Fire District Scandle

By brian
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:39 AM CST

I would like for every citizen in Iberia Parish to stop and think about this. Civil Service law allows an employee to return to his previous job and rank if there is a position available. Now Mr. Mayon will be returning to the fire district as a captain after quitting his job with even giving a notice. Now for this to happen 2 firefighters would had to have action taken against them. The first was to Chris who was fired from the fire district. The reason for him needing to be fired is because there would be no Firefighters on the Captain's list in the event of an opening. Now Nick's only friend Kenny went out of his way to find reason's to fire Chris. The second firefighter who need action taken against them were Mike and he needed to be demoted from Captain. He was demoted from Captain with only 3 weeks left in his year of probation. Now there is a Captain's spot open with not Captain's list. So won’t you know who is going to work at the fire district as a Captain? Mr. Mayon. Now the problem with this is, during the tornado in Belair in 07 Mr. Mayon and his Father cornered Mike during a search of the neighbor and threatened to do bodily harm to this firefighter on Duty during an emergency. A police report was made of this incident. Why would the New Chief want someone like Mr. Mayon to come back and work for the fire district? The employees at the fire district are outraged knowing Mr. Mayon will be coming back to the fire district. I cannot believe the new Chief and Kenny would do what they did to 2 of the most dedicated firefighters the fire district has so Mr. Mayon could come back and work at the fire district.

Mr freyou, wake up before you are faced with a big decision. One by one volunteers will start walking out, when they have to start dealing with Mr. Mayon again. I hope mr freyou looks into the process of hiring of the Chief's position. I want everyone to know that the parish president cannot disicipline are fire the fire chief the way it is currently set up. He has no decision in the hiring of a fire chief.

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Outsider looking in wrote on Mar 12, 2008 12:23 PM:

" A lot of kids want to grow up and be firefighters. Looking at the turmoil in Iberia, I don't think it is possible to do both! "

truth wrote on Mar 7, 2008 9:58 PM:

" To the person acting as 2 out of 4. Grow up get a life, stop acting as a child. All of those in Lydia didn't have any charges put against them. The chief than even told he gave permission. Do you have any certification cause all of the 4 do in the fire area. So Once again grow up and dont act as a child "

Get Done (Allegations) wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:41 PM:

" Do law enforcement agencies investigate soley on hear say or even the DA's office? I don't think so, they have to have probable cause to look into things.So maybe if you open your eyes and see the truth it will hit you like a sack of rocks.Why did an ADA till the fire board of commisioners they have serious problems that need to be addresed. May be just may be they are focused on conducting a proper investigation to ensure all crocks are caught at once and not left in the public system to futher ruin it. "

"Alligations" wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:08 PM:

" "Alligations"....is this when an alligator accuses someone of doing something wrong? Just a question, because I'm confused. Also, if an alligator wrongfully accuses someone of wrong doing...is this considered a "scandle"? "

2 out of 4 wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:51 AM:

" I see the second of the 4 lydia bandits have rejoined the fire district. Where is this orginization headed. "

Get it done wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:50 AM:

" Maybe the DA is not dragging there feet. Perhaps the people you are saying did Illegal things did nothing wrong. Has that ever crossed your mind. Remember, the whole investigation started off by one revengful person alligations. "

Neighboring Chief wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:47 AM:

" You are correct about the Chief's Job. But, in a combination department that strives on volunteers you would think the paid Chief would be more involved. How do you expect volunteers to give up there time if you never give up your time. Chief Sonnier choose to come to a combination department so he should deal with the complaints are go back where he came from. "

Neighboring Parish Chief wrote on Mar 5, 2008 11:21 PM:

" For all those that seem to know a lot about the civil service and the fire service. If they would really sit back and take another look at the whole picture, they will realize and understand the roles of a Chief. Things have changed over the years. In todays fire service the Chiefs position is mainly administrative. He has officers in place to oversee the calls. If he so chooses to respond then fine, if not still fine. The comment was made that Chief Sonnier doesnt respond during the night..SO WHAT. Seems to me people do not like change. "

Get it done wrote on Mar 3, 2008 11:13 AM:

" Instead of accusing people of past actions why not reveal the truth. The DA needs to stop dragging there feet on the issues brought to them. We see it on the news and in the paper.Did'nt the parish under the former parish president put pressure on chief bird to change his business practices about part time employment and vendors after that letter, also the author of the letter you are accusing NM of writing was never known. Bottom line is the DA needs to make the hard decision and procescute the one responsible for all the crimes they have committed! "

bengalwatch@yahoo.com wrote on Mar 3, 2008 11:04 AM:

" It was a Grand Marias's member who led the charge with Sam Bird to have the board of commisioners changed and have Mike A and several other members removed from BOM.The truck purchase in Jeanertte was in fact illiegal thats why the AG's office handled it with the city attorney and the DA, since purchasing practices have changed in both agencies. Research what was just said and you will see the truth.It seems as several people have there own version of past events however they fail to seperate fact from fiction. "

LPN wrote on Mar 3, 2008 12:09 AM:

" I think Henry will do good For The Lydia VFD. I Was With That Department In the 80s & 90s & I saw how Henry did with the sop.
from day one Henry always was behind his firemen and I think that is what make a fire chief and I think he is the man for that department. Also I think that the old hands need to come back to the department. "

Get over it wrote on Mar 2, 2008 5:02 PM:

" CC and ML sent a letter to parish government and the state attorney office about an illegal purchase. Nm wrote the ethics board about employees and there part time jobs. HR came up with his own theory about pay issues. I can go on and on but the truth is these guys look for little things to make trouble. Now what about a former Captain sending e-mails to a communication business discussing bids. WOW, how you like me now. I bet the da would like that one. "

Br wrote on Mar 2, 2008 4:58 PM:

" Hey buddy baton Rouge is not miles away. It is away but not that for. "

8 years latter wrote on Mar 2, 2008 12:12 PM:

" In 1999, the same cry babies that are causing all the trouble in the fire district were the same group of guys that caused the fire board to be changed. Nick headed up the operation with help from Labiche, Rivet and others. They "said and wrote lyies" about BOM and Mike A. Now the only difference between now and then is the chief, same people talking about BOM just different Mike's. So maybe the problem is with them and not Mike V. and BOM. Because everything has changed since 1999 except, those trouble makers are still here. "

ds wrote on Mar 1, 2008 11:49 PM:

" Jesus people,step back and take a gooood long look at yourselves.
It aint perty!
New Iberia already has a reputation of
stupidity, do you really have to go and prove it??
Shutup about it already! "

Former Screwed Fire District FF wrote on Feb 29, 2008 11:52 PM:

" Nick deserves his job back. I can sympathize with the mess that Nick has had to deal with because I went through it myself. After two years of service with IPFD #1, I was wrongfully terminated. Unlike Nick, I didn't have the patience to fight the system.

As far as Mike W.....he's nothing more than a troublemaker and has been since day one. He's finally getting what he deserves!

To the whining people, you look like a bunch of 15 year old crybabies from my point of view miles away! "

Chicken Butt wrote on Feb 29, 2008 5:18 PM:

" How much does a good divorce lawyer cost, and who would be a good one to use. "

Julie Staten wrote on Feb 29, 2008 10:52 AM:

" STOP!!!! Enough is enough. "

Concerned Citizen wrote on Feb 29, 2008 8:26 AM:

" These comments have become ridiculous!!! Come on! How many different ways can 1 person say the same thing, are you that desperate to make someone hear you that you have to act like it's 15 or so different people that all feel the same way???!!! That is just sad! The guys who work at the Fire District and a good percent of the Volunteers know how they feel about Nick coming back, so don't try to make it look like there happy about this situation! Nobody linched him last time, I think he just gave himself enough rope to dothejobhimself!!!!!!!!!!! "

Engine 439 wrote on Feb 28, 2008 8:48 PM:

" Hey Nick, glad to see you took the advice. Good luck on your trip to the top! I will be watching you, I know you have what it takes! "

Tim wrote on Feb 28, 2008 11:09 AM:

" I want everybody to know that Civil Service Law allows Nick to come back in the same position that he left in, as long as he returns within 4 years of his departure, and providing there is an opening in that position. I say congrats to Nick. Also I want everybody who is posting on this forum to think about how your public complaining is looking to the entire parish and how this will affect future voting for taxes. Please stop this embarrassing display. "

My Point wrote on Feb 28, 2008 6:00 AM:

" My point is that all this "writing" to this Forum means absolutely NOTHING! Everyone knows that any one person can write a hundred letters or comments, all acting like a different person and never sign their real name. Anyone can say anything about anyone else without ever having to prove it is true. Everything could be true, or nothing could be true. Letters here can serve to do nothing more than attempt to discredit someone that a "writer" doesn't like or has an agenda against. What you write here MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING in the reality of the real world. NOTHING "

Nick wrote on Feb 28, 2008 5:23 AM:

" Hey Nick, is it worth it going back to the fire district. Think about it brother. You have moved on and you have a great job, why would you want to go back there. look the controversy it has already started. John Salka, risk Vs reward. Think about it. Is the risk worth the reward. "

Desperate wrote on Feb 28, 2008 4:57 AM:

" Desperate people do desperate things, expecially away from home. You should never kiss and tell. "

Lydia wrote on Feb 28, 2008 4:54 AM:

" Look how fast it took for Henry to regain power in Lydia fire department. In one month Henry is back the chief of Lydia. I think there is something funny going on. "

Monroe wrote on Feb 28, 2008 4:51 AM:

" I here they have some good training classes in Monroe on (pump operations and hose lays) lol "

parish resident wrote on Feb 27, 2008 11:25 PM:

" Why don't you firemen consolidate with NIFD? Remember what happend to the NIPD? The train is coming boys. Get on or lay down in front of it. "

Ohhh..Wrong again. wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:26 PM:

" Ohhh..nice try Mr. Holmes (Sherlock that is), but you're wrong again. This isn't LaBiche, although I once worked for the Fire District, and, surprise, surprise ...w as once an actual member of B.O.M. Now, I am an Iberia Fireman...far, far away.....(but still in this galaxy, that is...) "

Iberia parish resident wrote on Feb 27, 2008 6:20 PM:

" What is going on with ya fire fighters? Can ya all get together and fight fire instead of fighting among yourself. Who care who's captain or not. Just get the job done. Ya need get together and talk behind that closed door. Ya sound like a bunch of kids!!! What happen to ya professionalism?? I felt like my tax money are going to waste.. Grow up !!!!! "

Robin- The boy wonder wrote on Feb 27, 2008 5:06 PM:

" Holy turn of events Batman!! It sounds like the Fire District may be getting Capt. Nick Mayon back! This is great news, and a relief to the people of Iberia Parish. This has been long awaited since that day the "Birdman" tried to help his accomplice the "Joker" take over Gothem City. It looks like things are turning around though. "

Oscar Mayer wrote on Feb 27, 2008 4:18 PM:

" My Captain has a first name, it's N-I-C-K
My Captain has a second name it's M-A-Y-O-N
Oh! I hope he comes back every day
And if you ask me why, I'll say
Cause Nick Mayon has a way with
the Fire District no matter what you say.
Congratulations Capt. Mayon, and thanks for your hard work and determination to clean things up Chief Sonnier! "

Identify wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:46 PM:

" Hey "No Respect" Why don't you identify your self if your a district employee and you sincerely want to see the better meant of the department. I bet I know why because you are either one of Mike's cronies or you have no expercience and certifications. Bottom line is your just looking for a promotion without earning it, well the free ride is over, times are changed. Do some research on the subject before posting, we perfer to see valid opinions versus ignorant statements! "

Aragorn, Son of Arathorn wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:42 PM:

" Speak no evil of Chief Sonnier! You know not what you say. There is in him and in this Fire District, no evil, unless a man bring it hither himself. Then let him beware! The hour is come at last. When all this Fire District is clean of the servants of he who's name shall not be spoken, I will hold the oath fulfilled, and ye shall have peace and depart for ever.
"

NIPF all over wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:41 PM:

" we wonder why NIPD was dissolved. Because of this same issue. A person can quite his job on his own free will and a year latter decide I want my jon and position back and just like that he has it back. Not fair to all the firefighters who are working and are about to take a Captain's test. Nick quit, nick wants back in he starts at the bottom. "

Re Been there wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:37 PM:

" No Buddy, the participation started falling July 5. Numbers do not lie. The only year Mike was the training officeer there were more individuals obtain certifications then any other year in the histroy of the fire district. The training hours rose to an all time high. Training was exciting. We had more hands on training, better training then ever before. Now with nick and sonnier there will be no more volunteers let in 6 months. Mark this down. keep the numbers before Nick and after Nick on residental fires. Just on the shift whick nick will be on "

Lets Roll wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:37 PM:

" Well we all know its a really good thing Captain Nick Mayon is comming back. Now we need to let our actions speak louder than our words and support him in his role. We all know cetain linch man will be head haunting him so we must not all them to root him out again. We must stand strong and prevent those tyrants from ousting him again. We are behind you Cap and we not allow your talents and knowledge to be taken away from the community and department ever again.This action spews positive change! "

Why wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:29 PM:

" Why!! tell me why would the Chief want all this drama. To me this hiring will just cause more drama. There was never any drama about the fire district until Nick quit. Now the forum is always full of drama. Why bring back someone full of drama "

Lies wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:26 PM:

" I have a question. Sonnier you told the board last thursday the reason you terminated a volunteer from BOM was because in the past, when a Career firefighter was terminated hey were terminated also as volunteers. In the past if someone was rehired hey started off as a new employee just like everyone else. I remember Nick was against another firefighter being rehired as a captain. So he was hired as a firefighter. Lets do things like the pass. O but this is different. I Think it is time for some lawsuites. "

Neil Armstrong wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM:

" I hear Capt. Nick Mayon is coming back!! That idea sounds "out of this world"! Chief Sonnier, Congratulaions on a wise, but difficult choice...I think the Eagle has landed!!! This sounds like one small step for the Chief, and one giant leap for the Fire District! "

ok labiche wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:19 PM:

" Ok Labiche, we get the point. You do not have to write all these comments to the forum about nick. We know you are happy. Go by some choclates and you and your husband can celebrate tonight. "

Mr. Miyagi (The Karate Kid) wrote on Feb 27, 2008 3:11 PM:

" To writer of Forum letter. I tell you what Miyagi think! I think you *dance around* too much! I think you *talk* too much! I think you not concentrate enough! Capt. Mayon-san bring back honor to Fire District. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. Banzai!!
"

Ryan wrote on Feb 27, 2008 2:40 PM:

" I know nothing of what is going on but if u have something to say about anything, u need to use your own name and no one else's. Man up to what u have to say and sign your name. "

Yoda- Jedi Master wrote on Feb 27, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Ahh...Long awaited, the return of young Capt. Mayon, has been. His destiny, to overcome the dark side, it is...hmmmmmmm. The force he shall use. Surrounding us, and binding us, it does. Strong with this one, it is. "

No Respect wrote on Feb 27, 2008 12:14 PM:

" I am currently employeed with the fire district and cannot understand why would Chief Sonnier even consider brining Nick back to work. Chief Sonnier knows how the employees cannot stand nick. I am one who did not like to see what happen to Chad and Mike but said things happen and lets move on and give Chief Sonnier a chance. I will lose all respect for Chief if Nick is rehired. I think there will be many positions come available if Nick comes back to work at the fire district. "

D Zurawski wrote on Feb 27, 2008 11:52 AM:

" I wouldn't worry about any scandle if I were anybody involved. Now, maybe if there were a scandal there might be something to worry about. "

Kool & The Gang wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:21 AM:

" Capt. Nick Mayon is coming back?!?! Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)

There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years

Put your hands together!!!! "

Coca-Cola Classic wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:16 AM:

" Just like when we fixed our problem when we got rid of that "New Coke"...Chief Sonnier, thanks for bringing back "The Real Thing"! "

Been there wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:15 AM:

" Well i know the truth of that incident on Belair Dr. and nothing occured I guess thats why five other residents besides myself signed a petition stating what really happened.The Mayon's had no contact with Mike, Mike walked through my yard across the street from the Mayon's. It sure appears that they are not satisfied that they linched Mr.Mayon before, they want to linch him before he even starts.why when Mr. Mayon stopped teaching classes the attendance dropped to nothing, why was there no more training offered. Because no one was qualified. This parish needs Mr. Mayons knowledge.Welcome back! "

Timex wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:12 AM:

" Capt. Mayon...He takes a lickin' and just keeps on tickin'! It's finally "Time" to "Rewind" and bring back the "Hands" of leadership. Puns intended. Thank you Chief Sonnier! "

Nathan Hale wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:08 AM:

" I regret that we have but one Nick Mayon to give to our Fire District!!! Thank you for bringing back leadership to the Fire District Chief Sonnier. "

BOB wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:55 AM:

" WOW! Ya'll are really scratching now....Now I 'm just looking in from another parish but it seems as though it's time to take out the trash because the trash is spoiled. "

Albert Einstien wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:54 AM:

" The above letter reminds me of something I once said in 1954 in my book, "Ideas and Opinions of Albert Einstein", it goes..."Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters". Congratulations Capt. Nick Mayon. Chief Sonnier, your formula for success is IPFD#1 = NM2 (think about it!!) But perhaps it is all "relatively" simple after all. Either way, good show my good man! "

Confucious wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:44 AM:

" Ah...Confucious say...Man who bring Nick Mayon back to Fire District, is wise beyond his years. Thank you Chief Sonnier, Fire District Board and President Freyou. "

Winston Churchill wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:42 AM:

" Never, I believe, has so much been owed by so many to so few! Thank you Chief Sonnier, for your tough leadership, and for making the hard right decisions, and congratulations to Capt. Nick Mayon. I think...this shall be, their finest hour! "

Larry the Cable Guy wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:38 AM:

" Capt. Nick's comin' back?!?! Heck, that's the best thing I've heard of since fried cheese on a stick! Good luck, Capt. Mayon....and Get-R-Done!! "

Forrest, Forrest Gump wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:36 AM:

" I may not be a smart man, but I know when someone is getting desperate. As for the above letter, I can only say...Oh what a tangled web we weave...And that's all I've got to say about that! "

Iberia Taxpayer wrote on Feb 27, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Capt. Mayon is returning to the Fire District?!?! This is great news, thanks for passing it on. Congratulations Capt. Mayon, you will finally be back doing what you were meant to be doing! Chief Sonnier, thanks for making the tough decisions and for doing the right thing. Bringing Capt. Mayon's experience, training, certifications, and enthusiasim back will definately help get the Fire District back on the path of doing what it was created to do, protect the people of Iberia Parish. Perhaps the wrongs of the past are really going to be righted. Keep your eyes on the prize! "

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