tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post2597992975584781294..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8668946505219473602013-06-08T14:45:45.522-05:002013-06-08T14:45:45.522-05:00As a citizen who has had a long and fairly close r...As a citizen who has had a long and fairly close relationship with a Raytown firefighter, and also an Uncle who retired as a firefighter in a town not unlike Raytown in Texas, I feel I should share this.<br />Yes, they have been dispatched to Brookside, Independence, Grandview, Lee's Summit, and all places in between. <br />As for the issues with Raytown Police Dispatching that they have, I understand that they refuse to be become Qualified Medical Emergency dispatchers. From what I gather this makes for dispatched calls that don't require emergency responses and that the dispatchers are not even qualified to coach a citizen through CPR (God forbid) if it were needed.<br />It is correct that a grant saved 9 firefighter's jobs ( and don't forget that the other fireman took a 7% paycut to help keep those jobs as well after what I was told was a very emotional speech by their Battalion Chief)<br />As for that, management and the board from what I understand created a new management/chief postion and promoted a firefighter to take that job. What is interesting about this is that the management were planning on another Chief to retire in two years or so. But my question is if they are taking paycuts and grants, why are they making new positions to be filled?<br />What is also interesting from what I stated above is that the said Chief who should be retiring has filed a lawsuit against the department and the union, or so I have heard.<br />As for the firefighter at 10:44 AM, I've heard that out of several mouths that work there. Not that you don't want to do it, but because I understand that whatever people from EMS would come over would get free training to be firefighter qualified, but at the same time not being required by the department to staff the fire trucks. I understand that could be an issue when your own department has decided not to pay for any outside training for you, or so I am told.<br />I know I'm on the outside looking in, but it it is pretty apparent to me that the management and the board is doing the citizens of Raytown the most harm. From personal experience, spend anytime in the same room with the people that are employed to be the management at the fire district and you will probably come to the same conclusion.<br />All I know is that the firefighter's that serve us have their hands tied and are forced to abide by whatever policies that the board and the management set for them. From my point of view, the management is failing at both the Fire Department and at EMS.<br /><br />As for Mr. Palmer saying I won't count because I won't use my name: I won't to protect mine and others identity. Also I bet you wouldn't be able to call most of the firefighters by name that work in Raytown without a roster in front of you. From what I understand, you and Ms. Schlapia don't really pay them much mind anyways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-18827654054052568262013-06-08T12:44:13.106-05:002013-06-08T12:44:13.106-05:00Ok Doc time for you to weigh in on all this.Ok Doc time for you to weigh in on all this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62970747668548441932013-06-08T12:40:59.069-05:002013-06-08T12:40:59.069-05:00AnonymousJune 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I fail to see ho...AnonymousJune 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM<br />I fail to see how what you want has relevance in this discussion. I did not want to have to find a job after I retired, but the stock market and my property value had other plans. If your not willing to work on an ambulance and it means the city will save money by combining the services....then I wish you luck in your job search. As for the rest of your statements you lost me when you interjected your personal agenda....JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-58864004685404247222013-06-08T10:44:59.475-05:002013-06-08T10:44:59.475-05:00They are also only guaranteeing the RAYTOWN EMS em...They are also only guaranteeing the RAYTOWN EMS employees jobs for a year. We already have 9 firefighters who only have jobs because they are paid for by a grant that expires next year. Then they will be issued pink slips in order to try to qualify for another grant to keep them on. Can we really not afford these 9 without the grant or is this fraud in order to qualify for a grant? So if we can't afford these 9 without the grant how can we afford to take on EMS employees if we can't afford the ones we have without grants? Looks shady to me. I am a firefighter. If I wanted to work on an ambulance all the time I would work at EMS. This is not good for the City of RAYTOWN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-27953180960951641482013-06-08T08:56:53.603-05:002013-06-08T08:56:53.603-05:00The ambulance loses a ton of money for the city, ...The ambulance loses a ton of money for the city, it's about time they did something. Raytown is the last city EMS run department in the metro. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47581381029975341892013-06-08T05:22:04.131-05:002013-06-08T05:22:04.131-05:00Next Tuesdays Fire Board meeting 9 A.M. at Fire St...Next Tuesdays Fire Board meeting 9 A.M. at Fire Station 1 Raytown Trafficway should be a good one. You can pick up the proposal to the City of Raytown Emergency Medical Services Consolidation (The Merger) Did you know that the Raytown Fire Protection District plans the transition of all employees from the City of Raytown to employees of the Raytown Fire Protection District by November 1, 2013? Elisa Breitenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83829138791305109732013-06-07T20:56:43.584-05:002013-06-07T20:56:43.584-05:00As for your "proof" I did not see one RF...As for your "proof" I did not see one RFPD on the scene, all I saw was KCFD units. I am not saying it did not happen, something that large I still think it would be a MA call. I refuse to believe you, and only someone from the RFPD will change my mind. At least I post (part) of my name. KMCCLAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67843355495745963382013-06-07T20:42:40.606-05:002013-06-07T20:42:40.606-05:00It seems we have some folks on here that need to r...It seems we have some folks on here that need to rethink what others hear about our city.<br /><br />It was positive news that the Raytown Fire Department was helping others.<br /><br />If was negative news that the Raytown Police Department is spending so much time at Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee that the citizens are having to arm themselves and defend there property.<br /><br />Just think that same property was just blocks from the shots fired last Friday night.<br /><br />Yes, our police department needs to step up and recall they are to protect us the citizens of Raytown not a select few businesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-31598016472106429382013-06-07T17:48:36.341-05:002013-06-07T17:48:36.341-05:00Don't forget the RFPD were big supporters of t...Don't forget the RFPD were big supporters of the last Wal-Mart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-77836429765180910242013-06-07T16:16:40.585-05:002013-06-07T16:16:40.585-05:00Has anyone heard any news about the new Dunkin Don...Has anyone heard any news about the new Dunkin Donuts? I have seen nothing from the city since March.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45421396974097381482013-06-07T12:45:13.889-05:002013-06-07T12:45:13.889-05:00Here's proof RFPD has responded to Brookside: ...Here's proof RFPD has responded to Brookside: http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/natural-gas-odor-prompts-evacuation-of-brookside-neighborhood. That's pretty far away from Raytown and a real big stretch to call that mutual aid. That's lack of equipment on the part of KCFD. If you want further proof of where they have had to respond, call them up during business hours.<br /><br />The fact they have an expanded agreement with KCFD shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Remember when KCFD had ambulance crews based at a Raytown fire station for quite a while? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37715696834181248422013-06-07T11:47:25.849-05:002013-06-07T11:47:25.849-05:00If the Fascist Fief won't comply with the Free...If the Fascist Fief won't comply with the Freedom of Information Act, maybe they will respond to DISCOVERY when a lawsuit is filed.<br /><br />Is there a fine or penalty for violating the FOIA?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81511917581385780502013-06-07T07:18:23.850-05:002013-06-07T07:18:23.850-05:00Google announced it was coming to the Kansas City ...Google announced it was coming to the Kansas City area about two years ago.It has taken that long for them to (just recently) finally having some hookups in Kansas City.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong. Google coming to Raytown is a good thing. But it will probably be another one to two years before the service will be up an running here.<br /><br />As an earlier blog mentioned. It will not be like service provided by telephone companies, which is available to nearly everyone. <br /><br />Google will determine if there is enough interest in a neighborhood to put in the hookup. <br /><br />If you are the only one on your block that uses high speed internet service you will probably not be offered the service.<br /><br />I see that City Hall is pushing real hard to make this the only news item out there. If you go to the city's website you will see it is the only news item they are covering.<br /><br />Guess that's what a PIO is for. Spoon feeding all the soft, touchy feely news that will fit.<br /><br />Sorry guys....it is not working.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-46530999239143213742013-06-06T21:26:55.321-05:002013-06-06T21:26:55.321-05:00Fire Board Meeting Tuesday 9am at the fire station...Fire Board Meeting Tuesday 9am at the fire station on Raytown Trafficway. Please plan to attend. JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67818744188701673882013-06-06T18:41:19.530-05:002013-06-06T18:41:19.530-05:00Does anyone know when David Bower is going to let ...Does anyone know when David Bower is going to let us know about Raytown getting a Sam Club?<br /><br />Come on David we all know you want to turn this city into one big Wal-Mart mess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-36751849802278217352013-06-06T08:50:48.272-05:002013-06-06T08:50:48.272-05:00Mike,
If that grocery store ever opens enjoy it w...Mike,<br /><br />If that grocery store ever opens enjoy it while it is here as two other stores within a block of that location didn't make it and they didn't have the large number of people who wouldn't shop the store because of who owned them.<br /><br />Bower doesn't get it we will speak at last with our money and Bower will just leave Raytown with another empty building.Power To The Peoplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63361003922861064982013-06-06T07:47:43.747-05:002013-06-06T07:47:43.747-05:00Google is coming to Raytown but there has not been...Google is coming to Raytown but there has not been any timeline announced by the Google or the City of Raytown as to implementation. <br /><br />The announcement was made in about four suburban cities in the Kansas City area earlier this Spring.<br /><br /><br />The plan works something like this. <br /><br />Google will solicit homeowners and businesses to see if the interest is high enough to warrant the investment by Google into a neighborhood. Interested homeowners will then put a deposit down on the service.<br /><br />At some time after that, Google would determine whether or not to expand into a certain area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86464662448782080932013-06-06T07:36:37.641-05:002013-06-06T07:36:37.641-05:00Is there any news on Google coming to Raytown???
W...Is there any news on Google coming to Raytown???<br />When we bought our home here a few years back we were hoping someday to have a grocery store we could walk to. I am glad it looks like that will finally happen.Mike Helselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14641259794858813872013-06-05T19:42:09.776-05:002013-06-05T19:42:09.776-05:00@KMCCLA
mutual aid and automatic aid are 2 entirel...@KMCCLA<br />mutual aid and automatic aid are 2 entirely different things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-36710276597852674992013-06-05T19:32:42.155-05:002013-06-05T19:32:42.155-05:00Last year, my neighbor's house caught on fire....Last year, my neighbor's house caught on fire. The RFD was there in less than 5 minutes. They worked quickly and professionally to put out the fire. They even rescued her cat. After the fire was completely out, they put a tarp over the hole where the roof used to be to keep water and stuff out. Someone (the fire department or the dispatcher?) called the Red Cross, who came and got them a room at the Holiday Inn on 350 Hwy for a few days until there insurance company could figure something out. After watching those guys in action, me and my neighbors can't say enough good things about the RFD. I don't care where the dispatcher sits. They call the fire station, and the firemen respond. The dispatchers could be on the moon for all I care.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90819749787108011652013-06-05T18:04:38.420-05:002013-06-05T18:04:38.420-05:00What we need for a mayor is a proven leader. What...What we need for a mayor is a proven leader. What we have is a proven bully!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-15385659077363634642013-06-05T17:48:38.616-05:002013-06-05T17:48:38.616-05:00I may have missed read but did I just read somethi...I may have missed read but did I just read something about the fact that the sale of the greenspace has now been completed?? If that's true shit is going to hit the fan and soon. It's going to be fun to watch bower turn red in embarassment and that stupid city attorney as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-58891063989901898582013-06-05T16:49:35.398-05:002013-06-05T16:49:35.398-05:00The KCFD would not just dispatch a RFPD to Martin ...The KCFD would not just dispatch a RFPD to Martin City, unless it was needed. If it was, it would come under Mutual Aid, and the KCFD would be responsible for the operation (per the mutual aid agreement). But it also works both ways -- when we have a big fire here in Raytown, guess who shows up? That's right the KCFD. I cannot even count how many fires I have been to (or heard on the scanner) when Raytown FPD called the KCFD for help. (I used to even joke how do you know when Raytown has a real fire? The real fire department shows up. No offense to the RFPD, they are just not as big, nor as aggressive) If you have proof that they sent a Raytown unit to Brookside or Martin City -- PROVE IT (and a mutual aid response does not count). Also, the RFPD district, from what I understand, extends one mile from city limits. Also, Raytown and KCFD have already been in a "automatic mutual aid" for some time now. The way it works is, The RFPD will still run for Raytown, but if needed, it will help cover for KC, and vice the versa, when Raytown needs help, Kansas City will cover as well. Having other cities dispatch of others is not new either. Lee's Summit dispatches for several in eastern Jackson County, for instance. As for communications, a simple patch can be put in place so both networks can talk (it already has been done in the past). Also, the KCFD dispatchers are (or where line of duty) firefighters. CJC (Blue Springs) also at one time dispatched for eastern parts of the county as well. Independence covers Sugar Creek as well (I think). There can be a benefit as well, having the KCFD as dispatch, if there is a big fire, they will automatically send enough units, instead of having to wait for Raytown to get on the scene and then ask for help. I am a man from Missouri, if Raytown units have been sent to Brookside or Martin City, and that Kansas City will just send them wherever they want to, then SHOW ME. (And Mutual Aid, DOES NOT COUNT). <br />KMCCLAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-4659714443774686072013-06-05T11:45:05.987-05:002013-06-05T11:45:05.987-05:00The fire dept has already been dispatched by KCFD ...The fire dept has already been dispatched by KCFD to those places mentioned above. They were not just made up. Feel free to check it out for yourself Pat. We now have no say so as to where KCFD wants to send our fire trucks. So the money saved on dispatching is now being spent on fuel, manpower, wear and tear, and unneeded risk to our emergency resources and our firefighters. All for what? Giving KCFD two additional ALS pumpers at the expense of Raytown citizens pocketbooks and our own safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-89968359216280049242013-06-05T08:28:40.893-05:002013-06-05T08:28:40.893-05:00After last nights BOA meeting if I was Mayor Bower...After last nights BOA meeting if I was Mayor Bower I would be working hard to bring the board together. And why hasn't Alderman Van Buskirk been recognized as Mayor Pro Tem? Because the mayor holds a grudge, he is throwing a big boy temper fit. That's ok mayor lets see if you get re elected again in two years. I would bet my life savings this is it for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com