Comments on: D.C. Fire Chief Rubin Shuts Down Fireworks @ Nats Games

By: Another Reason* I Need to Move to Denver « SWAGLESS

Another Reason* I Need to Move to Denver « SWAGLESS — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:58:36 +0000

[...] And you know what the fireworks didn’t result in? Any sort of situation like this. [...]

By: The 2009 Washington Nationals: A Season Of Bigger Failure | NewsHaven

The 2009 Washington Nationals: A Season Of Bigger Failure | NewsHaven — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:56:52 +0000

[...] Rubin attends an afternoon game at Nationals Park against the New York Mets. Rubin immediately suspends all pyrotechnics at the stadium after he is hit by “debris” during a fireworks display that accompanies the National [...]

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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:51:26 +0000

[...] part of such a winning tradition. All jerseys are spelled correctly, and no local fire chiefs are hit with flaming debris. Nationals Stadium routinely sells out, and with people actually rooting for the Nationals. Elijah [...]

By: FINAL Weekend Roundup: July 2 – 5 « Artomatic

FINAL Weekend Roundup: July 2 – 5 « Artomatic — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:24:50 +0000

[...] stadium is right next door to Artomatic) has a game against the Braves on Saturday. Despite earlier cancellations, fireworks displays will go on as planned for this 4th of July. According to Washington City [...]

By: Mickey

Mickey — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:07:51 +0000

I don't blame the fire chief for "wigging out". This is the most fire he has seen in a long time. He most likely extinguished his inferno with his glass of "Kool Aide". "Stupid is as stupid does"

By: sugarfoot

sugarfoot — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:26:08 +0000

Tom Miller - you are on "Q". That DC Fire Chief is a nut case and should be investigated for EVERYTHING.

By: Trayp65

Trayp65 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:17:58 +0000

Jason hits another Home Run!!!

By: DC Res

DC Res — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:02:34 +0000

[Nats Fan29] As you stated, Cherkis is a reporter. Sounds like he’s doing his job not grinding an axe. He gets paid for reporting news. Apparently, the Fire Chief’s handling of this matter is news worthy as it has been so widely reported. Perhaps because it gives the public a peek into the chief’s decision make processes as the head of an essential public safety agency. Cherkis just happen to break the story. Great Job WCP! Please keep us informed about our elected and appointed officials on/off duty behavior.

By: Q

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:53:33 +0000

Jay'O, you forgot "6. DC official denies any wrongdoing put promises an investigation." As this is a non-issue now, it if funny that something as simple as changing the ANGLE has boggled the minds of folks for how many years now? The question is, NOW where is the 'fallout' falling? LOL! In the Anacostia? In the new Half Street business district? On people's cars in the exclusive parking? Who knows...and better yet, who's gonna clean it up? Thanks "Truth Hurts" for the kudos! It truly was an honor being nominated too, LOL! I knew the “The Washington Nationals assumes no liability if…” line would fail, but it is typical rider language for folks who don't want to be sued.

By: Nats Fan29

Nats Fan29 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:42:27 +0000

Rubin is right on the money!
Who cares that he had to say "do you know who i am"?
Obviously he had to identify himself to people. The best part of this story is the Nats did not score anymore runs in the game. The root of the problem is the Nats suck!

Sounds like a reporter with an axe to grind with the chief and the mayor. Don't drag firemen into that are just trying to do their job.

By: Jay'O

Jay'O — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:33:26 +0000

WTF? Why is everyone complaining? Usually the story line goes like this:

1. Something really bad happens.
2. DC offical is nearby
3. DC offical does nothing.
4. Somebody reports it
5. Everyone is rightly outraged

This is actually the opposite. A DC offical (on his time off even!) see something HE thinks is bad and does something about it!

I don't know about the rest of you, but this is a refreashing change.

Hats off to our dedicated Fire Chief!

By: Tom Miller

Tom Miller — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:15:49 +0000

Fenty tore Rubin a new one! The conversation went something like this…Fenty: Fool, what were you thinking? You have until the close of business to fix this S*@# stupid. Rubin: But. Fenty: But my ass. Did you hear what I said? Rubin: Ummm yes Sir. Fenty: Welcome to DC Chief Rubin. Stay in your league {the minors} beating up on low level Fire and EMS personnel. Don’t you dare interfere with the Learner Family operations fool. You do what you are told by me and moe (Peacoholics), don’t go getting drunk and acting an ass at the NATS games. No more Boldwiser for you. and shampoo that S*%# out of your mustache from all that ass you kissed today. LMAO

By: Truth Hurts

Truth Hurts — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:30:31 +0000

Q: You said you're not a lawyer, but you sure have the instincts and analytical abilities to be a good one. One note, though: warnings are important and arm folks with facts they may not have known, but self-serving staements such as "we assume no liability for our f..ups" will rarely be upheld because one cannot unilaterally absolve one's own negligent/reckless conduct. BTW, congrats on commenter of the week honors.

By: Section 3

Section 3 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:14:52 +0000

"But we've ALWAYS done it this way!" A classic baseball reason for doing things. Too lazy to look it up, but I'm pretty sure there are a few crowd injuries a year from professional, certified-whatever fireworks displays. Far fewer than injuries from, say, balls and bats flying into the stands. But there's always -- "Awww, I've spun the chamber and fired half a dozen times. This Russian Roulette stuff ain't so bad..."

By: Terry Miller

Terry Miller — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:53:49 +0000

I think that Chief Rubin, if he has desired, could have handled the safety issues in a more discrete manner. I think that it is not wrong to be concerned about safety, but it is wrong to throw your weight around, just because you can.