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I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that what was meant was that if one life is saved in a career, it's worth it. Call me a softy for giving the benefit of the doubt.

Jenn Let me start by saying that I am very sorry that you are going through this. Even though I am far away (Indiana) and have never met you, please know that I will be thinking of you and your family. I have not personally had to deal with this particular illness either, but did a little research and found some things that hopefully help you. You can try www.kidneycancer.org (Kidney Cancer Association), or www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/kidney (National Cancer Institute). I found a support group type forum that may provide better information from people that have been through this at www.z2systems.com/kca/ which is also part of the Kidney Cancer Association. I hope this helps a little. Shawn

I find it interesting that epi-do says that, according to his FD union president, Wishard will still run Center Township. What is the plan for the surrounding townships if/when consolidation happens? The word in Johnson county is that since the city/county government owns Wishard, they will simply takes those trucks and paint/stripe them to whatever they want, along with all the township trucks, and then lump them all together and put them where they need them. As far as staffing goes, the majority of what I'm hearing on the street is pretty much what everybody here is saying...civilians are cheaper. Not to mention, there are quite of few, mostly older guys, on the FD's that truly hate EMS and don't want to rotate out on the ambulance anymore. Of course, everything here is word of mouth and I wouldn't be shocked at all to see something happen that has not even been discussed. In my opinion, the new police merger should clue us in that maybe everything hasn't been thought out. Although, maybe the city/county governments will learn something to make the FD process smoother when it comes around. Also, as a side note...I understand Wayne Township to say they will not enter into the merger if/when it happens. I found this very interesting. Anyone heard anything about this, or have any thoughts?