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Written on Letter alleges foul play by Anderson fire board:

Thanks to everyone who spoke up and let me know how they felt and also let me know a little bit of what is going on here in our community involving the fire board and the people inside the fire department. I admit I’m confused trying to make sense of all of this, I’ve gone back and read other posts and I am shocked and totally dismayed by it all. I don’t understand how three people and especially one of them can be so controlling and try to steamroll their own desires above the fire board as a whole. Am I missing something, I mean how can Norma Comnick act as though this is her board and she can do whatever she wants without any fear of being reprimanded. But who would reprimand her? I’ve seen mention of a recall and I think it’s a good idea. I would be the first to sign such a petition considering how unprofessional she has acted. I still go back to how worried my son is and she has helped make him feel that way. Howard Fincher seems like a bully to me and I don’t think he should be allowed to be around the volunteers, especially the younger ones. He sets a bad example too and I for one don’t like him interacting with my son. Something you all might find interesting, I was contacted by one of the news media about doing an interview and I’m seriously considering it. My neighbor works for them and mentioned my story and they are interested. I have a lot to say about what’s going on, but again my son is worried and doesn’t want anything to go against his volunteering at the station. I’ll think about it and try and decide what is best. Thanks to all of you for the kind words, you’ve helped me so much.

Written on Letter alleges foul play by Anderson fire board:

I am not sure where to start but I am the mother of one of those boys at the secret meeting Howard Fincher called. My son has pleaded with me not to get involved and embarrass him since he loves being a volunteer and wants someday to be a firefighter and is afraid his chances will be hurt. And let me tell you he is very afraid that if he doesn’t do what they’re suggesting or insisting or whatever they’re calling it, he won’t get to volunteer anymore. This is wrong! Who is this Howard Fincher to tell my son what he can and can’t do on his own time? He wouldn’t tell me everything but did tell me enough that I am concerned and worried. These are very impressionable kids and what this man is doing is setting a very bad example. Why should my son need protecting if he doesn’t back Howard or the board, (who I take it is Norma Comnick)? This woman is old enough to be his grandmother and should know better than to behave in the manner she is, and I’m about ready to read her the riot act. He was actually scared over this and still is. He has always liked the fire Chief, Joe Piccinini and so do I. I found him to be a very genuine and caring mentor to these kids and wished there were more people who honestly cared. In this day and time so many people are superficial and don’t have time or care to help others. I’ve had occasion to see the Fire Chief around town and he has gone out of his way to speak with me and he came across as one of those lucky people who really love what they do and represents firemen in a good way. I didn’t even know about the blogs or the letter from Debe Hopkins until a neighbor called me. How can this Howard Fincher’s supervisor let him do these things with our kids and not be called down for it? I’m just not happy at all but I don’t want my son to lose out on an opportunity to be a fireman down the road. I guess I’ll have to see how things go but right now I feel like getting a lawyer and suing the department for even thinking of treating my son this way. Thank you for letting me vent. Chief Piccinini I hope you are back in the office soon, keep your chin up and know there are so many people in your corner. God bless you.

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