Hey Everybody

Hey everybody I Lt. Eddie Hannebohn 854 have taken over the lvfd blog. I want to thank Steve for starting this blog and I'll keep everybody informed on the events and training from the good people of the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department. Don't forget that next Saturday May 21st we are going to have another dance to raise funds to repair the trucks so we can like always be there to sever and protect the town of Ladonia Texas.  We are also asking everybody to donate to Lvfd to show support. You can send donations to Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 65 Ladonia TX, 75449.

Thanks for supporting us Ladonia.

Bearing FALSE WITNESS! (Citizens of Ladonia)

Proverbs 19:5 ESV / 38 helpful votes

A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.

Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV / 36 helpful votes

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

Exodus 20:16 ESV / 24 helpful votes

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Proverbs 19:9 ESV / 18 helpful votes

A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.

Revelation 21:8 ESV / 11 helpful votes

But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

1 John 2:4 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,

1 John 4:1 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

John 8:44 ESV / 9 helpful votes

You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Ephesians 4:25 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

Luke 23:34 ESV / 8 helpful votes

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But test everything; hold fast what is good.

Revelation 22:19 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

Mark 16:20 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.]]

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 5 helpful votes

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Hebrews 5:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,

Romans 13:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 10:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Matthew 19:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,

Revelation 20:10 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

1 Peter 3:18 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Titus 1:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes

In hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

1 Thessalonians 2:13 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.

Colossians 2:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.

1 Corinthians 2:13 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.

Romans 10:13 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Romans 9:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them will be saved,

Romans 6:23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 4:25 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.

Romans 2:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

On that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

Romans 2:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them

Romans 2:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

Acts 17:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

Acts 2:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—

John 21:25 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.

John 14:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 10:30 ESV / 3 helpful votes

I and the Father are one.”

John 9:1-41 ESV / 3 helpful votes

As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” ...

John 5:23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

That all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Luke 17:29 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all—

Luke 16:19-31 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. ...

Luke 15:7 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 13:1-35 ESV / 3 helpful votes

There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” ...

Luke 1:1-4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

Matthew 5:18 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

Deuteronomy 22:5 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Exodus 20:1-26 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, ...

Revelation 21:27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life.

1 John 5:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

1 John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 2:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—

Romans 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Matthew 27:35 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots.

Matthew 24:1-51 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. ...

Matthew 17:1-9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” ...

Matthew 16:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 16:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 7:21-23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Jonah 3:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's journey. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!”

Isaiah 14:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Sheol beneath is stirred up to meet you when you come; it rouses the shades to greet you, all who were leaders of the earth; it raises from their thrones all who were kings of the nations.

Isaiah 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Psalm 55:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.

Exodus 3:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

Genesis 12:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you.

Genesis 2:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.

Genesis 2:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.

Another tool in the Ladonia VFD Arsenal!

Hello Folks

I am pleased to announce the unveil of the Ladonia Fire, Fannin CERT and NCTX-Scanner Joint Community forums. These forums are open to all LVFD but be sure when you dart over, you READ the rules. As this is a Joint collaboration between multiple Jurisdictions including an official Fannin County Agency which is overseen by Commissioners and Judges, We need not step on each others toes.

I believe these forums will be a lot of fun. They are safeguarded against unwanted intruders such as Ex members or people who have no business using them. Wow, we even have a place for the Junior Corps to hang out at.

So waltz on over to the New Forums, log in a new account and be a part of the fun and information process.


http://nctx-scanner.us/community/index.php
See you there!

BONHAM FIRE SCHOOL

Its official Folks -

The Bonham Fire Department will be holding its annual Fire School Saturday, May 21st. 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Bonham Fire Training grounds.

This class covers an awful lot of Highly useful information From Fire response to Gear training to Searching structures while a fire is going on.

Bonham Fire will also put Firefighters in a structure and expect the firefighter to be able to get in, search and get out while Bonham Fire men are messing with them. This also includes a "Hot Box" where firemen are put into a room filled with smoke and must get their masks on and complete various tasks in the Dark smoke filled room.

This is Most excellent training for anyone who will come against a burning structure, Field or may have to rescue entrapped family members.

This School is open to Any and All Volunteer Firefighters in Fannin Co.

For more information contact Bonham Fire/Rescue.

Up-Coming Events & Classes

Howdy Folks - Ladonia VFD is going to really start doing some training. Our Dearly Beloved Chief has asked us all to step up to the plate in lieu of the new assignments and changes to the command structure. While there will undoubtedly be changes in rank this next week. Regardless I have been asked to assist the Chief in getting US trained and ready for anything that gets tossed our way.

I have several items in the works and all of these are going to be Fun as well as educational. I will also be getting with Thomas Mead #855 soon to get some new Medical training going. In addition to the Medical I am working to bring Ladonia its own Ambulance which would be based at our Station and run EMS calls in and around Ladonia.

MONDAY May 9, 2011 @ 7:00pm -

Dance Debrief: What went wrong and why and How to fix this. Better advertising I'm sure will be discussed and what other area's we need to advertise in. We will also be finding out who our new Command leaders will be and voting in new members (This is a special meeting due to the changes which took place over the weekend)

WEDNESDAY June 15, 2011 @ 6:00pm -

The TRENTON FIRE DEPT. in Trenton Texas will have a Fire Seminar with speakers from the Texas Forest Service and TEEX (The Texas A&M Fire School) This will be free and have entertainment and refreshments.

TBA Soon

The Safety & Education Trooper with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety Sherman Office will be coming in to teach us Texas Law on Responding, Safe Driving and other laws and regulations pertaining to First Responders.

TBA Soon

We will be bringing in PHI Air Medical from McKinney for a LZ (Landing Zone) Class. This will be both a Classroom and Hands  on format.

If anyone has other idea's, suggestions or comments please contact LVFD #850 or LVFD #852 and we'll look into them and see if we can swing them.

FEMA Defends No More Help Over Texas Wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency defended its decision to refuse to declare nearly all of the state a disaster in the wake of devastating wildfires, saying Wednesday that the state has already received sufficient U.S. government assistance.

Late Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry criticized the White House after learning that his April 16 request for a federal major disaster declaration and additional help had been rejected.

"I think we've had 9,000 separate fires in the state of Texas," Perry told reporters in Austin on Wednesday. "The federal government has only helped us with 25 of them. That's inappropriate."

But a spokesperson in Perry's office confirmed that of the roughly 9,000 reported wildfires this season, the state has only applied for 25 fire management grants through FEMA. And every request has been awarded to the state, the Perry representative said.

A FEMA spokesperson confirmed that the agency awarded Texas 25 "FMAGS" this fire season. The representative couldn't put a dollar amount on the how much the grants were for.

The FMAGS help firefighters pay for things such as equipment repairs, food and shelter. The funds do not help fire victims with recovery efforts.

In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, FEMA spokeswoman Rachel Racusen said that the federal government has already provided Texas with assistance.

"FEMA has been in close contact with the state since the fires occurred and, based on the information they provided, it was determined that there was not a need for additional support at this time,"

Racusen said. "Over the past few months, FEMA has awarded over 20 fire management grants to the state, which provide targeted funding to help with firefighting efforts, including 16 in April alone."

In 2006, Texas was granted a disaster declaration -- and $19 million in federal aid -- after 1.9 million acres burned, according to FEMA. Wildfires since November have blackened at least 2.2 million acres and damaged or destroyed more than 400 homes across the state.

FEMA will continue to work closely with the state and local emergency management officials, Racusen said. Perry said the state will consider all its options, including an appeal, which must take place within 30 days.

"I am dismayed that this administration has denied Texans the much needed assistance they deserve," Perry said in a statement Tuesday night. "It is not only the obligation of the federal government, but its responsibility under law to help its citizens in times of emergency."

The governor isn't alone in his fight for funds for Texas. Twice in the past month, U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison have written to the Obama administration urging them to honor Perry's request.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 | Updated 11:47 PM CDT

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Omar Villafranca, NBCDFW.com

Gov. Rick Perry says Texans were burned by Washington after the federal government rejects a request to declare nearly all of the state a major disaster because of wildfires.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency defended its decision to refuse to declare nearly all of the state a disaster in the wake of devastating wildfires, saying Wednesday that the state has already received sufficient U.S. government assistance.

Late Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry criticized the White House after learning that his April 16 request for a federal major disaster declaration and additional help had been rejected.

"I think we've had 9,000 separate fires in the state of Texas," Perry told reporters in Austin on Wednesday. "The federal government has only helped us with 25 of them. That's inappropriate."

But a spokesperson in Perry's office confirmed that of the roughly 9,000 reported wildfires this season, the state has only applied for 25 fire management grants through FEMA. And every request has been awarded to the state, the Perry representative said.

A FEMA spokesperson confirmed that the agency awarded Texas 25 "FMAGS" this fire season. The representative couldn't put a dollar amount on the how much the grants were for.

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The FMAGS help firefighters pay for things such as equipment repairs, food and shelter. The funds do not help fire victims with recovery efforts.

In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, FEMA spokeswoman Rachel Racusen said that the federal government has already provided Texas with assistance.

"FEMA has been in close contact with the state since the fires occurred and, based on the information they provided, it was determined that there was not a need for additional support at this time,"

Racusen said. "Over the past few months, FEMA has awarded over 20 fire management grants to the state, which provide targeted funding to help with firefighting efforts, including 16 in April alone."

In 2006, Texas was granted a disaster declaration -- and $19 million in federal aid -- after 1.9 million acres burned, according to FEMA. Wildfires since November have blackened at least 2.2 million acres and damaged or destroyed more than 400 homes across the state.

FEMA will continue to work closely with the state and local emergency management officials, Racusen said. Perry said the state will consider all its options, including an appeal, which must take place within 30 days.

"I am dismayed that this administration has denied Texans the much needed assistance they deserve," Perry said in a statement Tuesday night. "It is not only the obligation of the federal government, but its responsibility under law to help its citizens in times of emergency."

The governor isn't alone in his fight for funds for Texas. Twice in the past month, U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison have written to the Obama administration urging them to honor Perry's request.

"When nearly 7,000 individual wildfires burn through more than 2.2. million acres, result in loss of life, and destroy homes, businesses, farms and ranches across the state, it's hard to understand how these conditions don't spell "disaster" for this administration," said Cornyn on Wednesday. "We've yet to enter the hottest months of the year, and already wildfires have wreaked havoc in Texas -- yet our state has not received sufficient federal disaster aid. I will not stop fighting until Texas receives its due attention from President Obama and his administration."

Last week, Perry criticized President Barack Obama's administration for its speedy disaster declarations for areas hit by the tornadoes in the South that killed more than 300 people while Texas' request went unanswered.

"You have to ask, 'Why are you taking care of Alabama and other states?' I know our letter didn't get lost in the mail," Perry said Thursday.

His April 17 request for a disaster declaration for 252 of the state's 254 counties came before last week's wave of tornadoes and other damaging storms.

A "major disaster declaration" would have made the state eligible for help in responding to and recovering from the emergency.

Two firefighters died in separate incidents in April. Elias Macias Jaquez, who volunteered with the Cactus department, suffered severe burns. Gregory Mack Simmons, who was an Eastland firefighter, was killed after apparently being hit by a vehicle while in a smoke-filled area.

More than 200 Texas counties have outdoor burn bans as scattered wildfires continue. West Texas remains critically dry, according to the Texas Forest Service.

NBC DFW's Omar Villafranca contributed to this report.

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http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Perry-White-House-Denies-Disaster-Status-for-Wildfires-121226234.html?dr

This is BULL $#@&: Obama refuses to Declare Texas Wildfire area a Disater!

The rhetorical wrangling between Texas Republicans and the Obama administration over the federal response to raging Texas wildfires became more contentious today when Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison joined Gov. Rick Perry to blast the White House for denying Texas’ request for a federal disaster declaration.

The Obama administration quickly responded that it has offered 22 different kinds of federal assistance to Texas in recent months.

Sen. John Cornyn (AP photo)

Bottom line: Texas officials, caught in a state budget squeeze, want the federal government to send more aid to defray their costs. Federal officials, facing a record deficit, are being more selective in their use of “major disaster” declarations such as the one that followed the widespread devastation of Hurricane Ike or the recent Alabama tornadoes that killed hundreds of people.

Cornyn and Hutchison yesterday sent a letter to Obama asking him to approve Perry’s previous request to declare Texas a disaster area. Their answer came swiftly: No.

“When nearly 7,000 individual wildfires burn through more than 2.2. million acres, result in loss of life, and destroy homes, businesses, farms and ranches across the state, it’s hard to understand how these conditions don’t spell ‘disaster’ for this administration,” Cornyn said this morning.
Hutchison this afternoon called the decision “extremely disappointing.”

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (AP photo)

“We’ve suffered major agriculture and livestock losses and many Texans have lost their homes,” she said. “We need to equip communities with all of the tools and resources possible to effectively battle and recover from these fires. I am sure the governor will work with the administration to ensure all the requirements are met for timely delivery of this disaster aid.”

Texas officials strongly believe that the feds are not doing enough.

“I am dismayed that this administration has denied Texans the much needed assistance they deserve,” Perry declared. “It is not only the obligation of the federal government, but its responsibility under law to help its citizens in times of emergency.”

Federal Emergency Management Administration spokeswoman Rachel Racusen says the administration has been working for months to aid Texas.

“This administration, through FEMA, has been working closely with the state throughout the duration of these fires, and we are supporting the firefighting efforts,” she said. “In fact, we have already approved 25 fire management assistance grants in recent to help cover expenses for these emergency

response efforts, including 19 grants in April.”
Racusen said the administration believes “at this time” that the ongoing federal assistance to Texas is sufficient.

“Based on the information the state provided to FEMA through this process, it was determined that there was not a need for additional support at this time as the federal assistance is already being provided to Texas for response activities in the form of the Fire Management Assistance Grants,” she said.

Current federal aid covers 75 percent of Texas’s costs for emergency response work, such as evacuations, equipment, field camps and meals for firefighters, police barricading and traffic control. The agency’s regional office in Denton continues to monitor the situation and work closely with Texas Forest Service and Texas Division of Emergency Management, FEMA officials say. In addition, firefighting teams from more than 30 states have provided state-to-state support for firefighting efforts in Texas.

But FEMA’s response does not satisfy the Texas Republican officials.

“We’ve yet to enter the hottest months of the year and already wildfires have wreaked havoc in Texas –- yet our state has not received sufficient federal disaster aid,” Cornyn said. “I will not stop fighting until Texas receives its due attention from President Obama and his administration.”

Administration officials explain that fires are treated differently in disaster declarations than tornadoes or hurricanes because there are no no tornado or hurricane assistance management grants like there are for fires.

Gov. Rick Perry (AP photo)

Perry recently suggested that Obama is pursuing a political vendetta against Texas, citing the Alabama tornado disaster declaration and the failure to make a similar declaration for Texas.
“Why are you taking care of Alabama, why are you taking care of other states, and for some reason,” Perry said Thursday at a news conference in San Antonio, pausing in mid sentence before adding, “The letter didn’t get lost in the mail.”

After the latest rejection, Perry said the state will “look at all of our options” to obtain federal aid.
“Our state has become a model for the nation in disaster preparedness and response, but Texas is reaching its capacity to respond to these emergencies,” he said. “We will immediately look at all of our options, including appealing the denial, so Texans can receive the resources and support they need as wildfires continue to threaten life and property across our state.”

Despite state officials’ complaints, Racusen insists that the federal government continues to aid Texas.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and peers of the fallen firefighters in Texas, and the families and communities being impacted by these wildfires, and we continue to thank the firefighters and first responders who have been heroically working around the clock,” she said. “We will continue to work closely with the state and local emergency management officials as their efforts to contain these fires continue.”

 Courtesy: Texas on the Potomac

Washington news with a Texas accent

http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/05/cornyn-blasts-obama-for-denying-perrys-texas-wildfire-aid-request/

My Personal thoughts on this is that No President who denies a State Federal aid after a Significant disaster should have a second opportunity to serve the American People as President or in any other office.

Cleaning house

Well it seems House cleaning comes in more ways than one. Not just are we cleaning the firehouse but were also cleaning the lower volunteer positions. We voted in five new members tonight at the Ladonia VFD Business meeting - Congrats to those Five new folks. And with the upcoming dance were going to begin cleaning the Firehouse.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we will begin cleaning the Firehouse up. Moving maintenance items to secure locations, Sweeping, Mopping and clearing up cobwebs and spider nests. All in preparations for the dance. So, if your an LVFD Member, hop up to the Firehouse and pitch in and help us clean the place up.

We are also cleaning up in other area's. Our Facebook page has gotten really cluttered and nasty. So the leadership has nominated a few of us to clean it up and make it representable again. For those who post on the Ladonia VFD Facebook we ask a few things of you. First, Keep it clean! No cursing in your posts and disrespecting each other. No RAP Music Videos - keep all that on your personal pages and Keep the Fire Facebook page clean and respectful.

The Photo team is going to be adding new Photos to the Gallery, Not just "one sided" of select members, But of the whole Team doing many things. Yes, We know all this is new to most of the members this is why were going through rigorous house cleaning to make it all pretty again.

PLEASE keep your problems with other OFF of Public media - Take it up with them at the station!!!

On another Note LVFD #850 has asked the Department to participate in the Fire Training on June 15th. at the Trenton Fire Department. Look folks this is free training from one of the better Volunteer Fire Departments in Fannin Co. These guys just want to bring other districts up to the caliber of excellence so that we ALL together can fight fires or save lives better. If no one from Ladonia wishes to go - The only persons your hurting is yourself and the citizens of Ladonia. Ladonia VFD has the opportunity to be among the best or even the Best. So lets get united and do it.

The Dance is this Saturday from 8:00pm to 1:00am at the Fire house - Everyone come on out and be an example to the community and have some fun!

God Bless America

Osama Bin Laden is DEAD - Killed by US troops in Pakistan. DNA testing confirms this. America is celebrating - The war on Terror is not over, but the Leader of Terror has been killed!

Retaliation against America? Media says this is a possibility. The next few month hold uncertainty to us all. As First Responders we need to be especially alert. If Al Quaida retaliates  on American soil We are going to be working on the front lines - Stay Vigilant Brothers and Sisters!

Denison Tornado

Head's up folks

The City of Denison in Grayson Co. was hit with a possible EF3 Tornado this morning. Denison Fire Dept. sent out a region wide Mutual Aid request for Fire & Fire fighter support. At this point The Fannin Co. Office of Emergency management can request Fannin Fire Dept's. to deploy at little notice.

Live Streaming and Production video can be seen at www.KXII.com and www.KTEN.com as well as followed on Ch-10.1, 10.2, 12.1 and 12.2.

Will update this as needed.

By 0900 this morning Denison Fire with help from many other departments had the situation controlled. No further help was needed. The morning storms broke out along the cold front pushing into north Texas.
Temperatures went from the upper 60's to lower 50's as the front moved in.