Billy FitzGerald

Billy was the AFC-Services, I was the Asst Fire Marshal. It was budget season and everyone was trying to get FTE’s (positions) for their different Divisions. I was no different. I did research back about 15 years concerning positions gained and lost, previous vacancies, retirements, promotions, etc. By my calculations, I had 5 vacancies. I made this spreadsheet, it was pages long, taped it all together and headed to Billy’s office. this spreadsheet was about 7 feet long, and I pinned it to the wall in his office. Before I could get deep in to details, he stopped me and said “you did all that work for spots a Fire Prevention?” “Yup” I replied, “I’m there and that’s my job”. He smiled and said “it’s correct, you have five spots?” “Absolutely” I said. “3 inspectors and 2 investigators!” He smiled and said “I’ll give you three”. “Deal”, and we shook hands. Three weeks later I had 3 spots to fill at Fire Prevention. Billy didn’t care where you were assigned, just appreciated a good job.