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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Charlie Huertas is a bumbling idiot. What ever project he starts is guaranteed to end just as quickly. The man cannot focus his efforts or attention log enough to finish the task. When he assignes anything to Waller it to is guaranteed never to be completed or implemented. Their both completely incompetent. Years ago our union would make sure the Chief was adhering to the contract, now the union is nothing more than bunch of defense attorneys protecting all "Dobson Deciples" hired years ago when he was chief. How's that saying go: "the chickens have come home to roost"! Hartford wanted only city residents and they got city residence, unfortunately its caught up with them.

December 7, 2014 at 3:33 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

City resident Terry Waller is too busy with serious, illegal improvements and renovations at 287 Park, as well as his other properties. The structural work he's doing at 287 Park must be done quickly and quietly since it's done without a license and without permits. After all, Terry was behind on his taxes so he had to catch up and move fast.
Our city top lawyer, SKB, is fully aware of this but does nothing to stop it.
Our city licenses & Inspection is fully aware of this but do nothing to stop it.
I'm told that Segarra and his spouse read this blog, so now the mayor himself is on notice.

December 7, 2014 at 3:59 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

If Huertas is going to compare his dysfunctional firefighters to a family, he might want to consider attending counseling with them and by the looks of their recent history, AA meetings also. Maybe hold them at the monthly Union meetings

December 7, 2014 at 4:36 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

The two men that belong as Chief and assistant chief are DeputyChief Shapiro and Chief of training Dan Nolan. Two men that actually have balls and know what's going on and also Deputy Chief Mike Juda. 3 men with a proven track record who won't embarrassed the department

December 8, 2014 at 10:39 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

When Huertas asked Shapiro to be the Interim Assistant Chief, Shapiro told him that he would but it can"t be the "same old crap" that has been going on inside the department for years, the department has to change for the better and look towards the future. Huertas agreed 100%. Now skip to present day, Shapiro stepped down and went back to his Deputy Chiefs position on the line because Huertas was incompetent and useless in making any decision, correction Huertas did make a decision, not transferring Shapiro back to Tour D / District 1 where he came from after he said he would. This is the kind of man Huertas is, a useless coward who will not stick up for his employees, interests, or department.

December 8, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Anonymous Tic tac toe said...

When terry takes over, he will handle all of you like apollo creed in rocky. Enough of your big mouth capt D. Are you running for mayor ?
I cant wait for the city hall xmas party, which none of you will be there.

December 8, 2014 at 3:18 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kevin,,No disrespect ,but YOU contributed to the mess the Fire Dept is in by SUPPORTING and BELIEVING in the ridiculous notion that HIRING "ONLY" CITY RESIDENTS would better suit the Dept. YOU and OTHERS bought into the "UNFOUNDED" theory that hiring people who reflect the makeup of the city over "more qualified" non-residents would benefit its residents. I HAVE ASKED YOU SEVERAL TIMES TO JUSTIFY YOUR POSITION,,,PLEASE RESPOND! YOU AND OTHERS "WANTED" THE FIRE DEPT TO "LOOK" LIKE HARTFORD ,,WELL GUESS WHAT, YOU PEOPLE HIT THE "BULLSEYE"!!!!! Years ago or i should say decades ago,NEPOTISM worked well in most all occupations ,plumbers..carpenters...lawyers..etc...would pass down their skills to "QUALIFIED" sons ,nephews,cousins etc. NEPOTISM was extremely prevalent in the fire and police service. Here's the sad fact why it worked back then and not now. Those "old timers" WOULD NOT ALLOW INCOMPETENCE,, which would have disgraced their hard work and "good name". NEPOTISM in the HARTFORD FIRE DEPT has for "TOO" long taken the dangerous path of hiring those that are least qualified but "CONNECTED". The word "embarrassment" does not exist in the City Of Hartford,,no one seems to care about having PRIDE THROUGH ESTABLISHED REPUTATION,,,THATS WHAT"NEPOTISM" MEANS TO ME!

December 8, 2014 at 4:45 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yo Tic tac toe, am I invited to the Xmas party? Who's gonna serve the caviar this year?
How about paying your taxes, AAC Wallet, so we can have some $$ for the caviar

December 8, 2014 at 5:50 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tic tac toe Terry cant wait for the city hall xmas party. We cant wait for the handcuffs put on SKB

December 8, 2014 at 5:53 PM

Anonymous Capt D is a zero said...

The media is calling huertas a coverup artist. This is not good. Trying to make excuses and muddy a death ?!?!! This is the worst thing that could happen. Who is gonna fill his footsteps ?? Nolan is done. Terry is connected, but a complete idiot. An external replacement would be best, but i would not envy who gets that task.

December 8, 2014 at 9:17 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Its good to kno you an Dan Nolan are dating, kevin.

December 8, 2014 at 9:49 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Anonymous 9:49;

I wish, did you see that beach house he bought from the last settlement from the City. I hope he properly thanked Eddie Perez and Chief Teale for it.

December 8, 2014 at 10:23 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

If im getting this right,it sounds like a classic scenario where a "truckie" or "rescue guy" is trying to "push in closer" to save the day. Well chew on this awhile before you respond,,,,STATISTICALLY, ENGINE CREWS LOCATE AND FACILATATE MORE RESCUES OF FIRE VICTIMS THAN ANY OTHER COMPANIES,,,,( by the way ,nice job rescuing that girl on Hamilton St. Cookie from "ENGINE" Co 15,we are proud of you). So if thats appealing to any of you,then put in for a transfer ,otherwise continue with your supporting roles. We engine guys appreciate that your always "BEHIND US" all the way at "real " fires!!!

December 8, 2014 at 11:13 PM

Anonymous Tac 4 life said...

Capt ocasio, u r my hero ...

December 8, 2014 at 11:13 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Let' not get too far off line with the bashing comments, I think we all appreciate and respect what you all do. I can understand the bitterness due to the lack of leadership and poor morale, but when we need you we don't care if its a tac member or from an engine, we just want the best possible. don't forget that most of the guys you are tearing apart here would most likely lay their lives down for you also if it came to it

December 8, 2014 at 11:24 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Let' not get too far off line with the bashing comments, I think we all appreciate and respect what you all do. I can understand the bitterness due to the lack of leadership and poor morale, but when we need you we don't care if its a tac member or from an engine, we just want the best possible. don't forget that most of the guys you are tearing apart here would most likely lay their lives down for you also if it came to it

December 8, 2014 at 11:24 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brokman,

When you limit the field of eligable candidates to city residents only, you are NOT getting the "best possible" candidates.

I seriously doubt that those who are here just for the paycheck will lay their life down for anyone.

If you needed brain surgery would you choose your surgeon on the basis of race/ethnicity or the location of their home? I know that I wouldn't.

When your life is on the line, these things shouldn't matter. But in Hartford, the emphasis is on the color of your skin and not the content of your character. That is the real motive behind the residency requirement.

And before anyone gets the wrong idea, I would like to say that I've had the pleasure to work with many fine people of all colors and ethnicities. But if the goal is to make the city departments look like the community we serve, at least open up the process so that the people we serve get the "best possible" candidates. The citizens of this city deserve nothing less than the best services.

Thank you Dr. M.L. King for your infinite wisdom. I still believe in your dream. May you rest in peace.

December 9, 2014 at 12:56 PM

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December 9, 2014 at 2:45 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Just to clarify, I have never advocated for residency requirements for City employee's and I am still not committed to forcing residency on Department heads, I am not convinced that A DPW Director will do a better job because he lives on this side of the City line than south of it we should make it inviting for employees to live in Hartford, not force them to

December 9, 2014 at 3:18 PM

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