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When I was a small boy my grade one class went to this old Fire Station 5 at Willingdon and Hastings. A firefighter slid down pole and all the kids were amazed. We got to try the giant rubber boots on and spray a hose. I told myself I want to do that job when I grow up!. Well 20 years later I got the job and this station was my very first posting. I always loved sliding down the pole for the kids. And many times and told them the story. I always wonder how many Burnaby kids followed my dream .We eventually moved to the new Station 5 at Carleton and Hastings where I spent some time as a Captain. Always try to be a role model for children, they may follow the dreams that you create for them.
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As a young boy, I dreamt of being a courageous cop with a badge, gun and a loyal dog by my side. My mom even made me the uniforms as a child. But fate had a different plan, leading me to become a firefighter. I found not only a faithful companion and a badge; but also an an amazing career, an unexpected amazing journey filled with challenges, pain, and triumphs. I believe fate guided me on this extraordinary path so that I could share my uplifting story with all of you in my completed documentary film called, Spoke.  On the road, my good deed for the day. Saw this poor homeless man in the rain, sitting outside a A&W window, as I was warm and eating food . He was someones little boy at one time. I went out and talked to him. He never asked me for anything, that made me want to help him even more. This is Sebastian, from New Brunswick, been on road for 5 years. He tragically lost his wife, and his job. I gave him a $100 food certificate. He hugged me, which I wasnt too excited about really. But....he actually even smelled ok. Good luck Sebastion!  My unconditional best friend ever. A dog is the one special animal on earth, that loves you more than he loves himself !  .In the fire station, our beds are made as tight and neat as in the marine corps barracks. Now, feeling chilled, I dont even bother making my bed here... seems to fit in nicely! This scene is real. Its incredibly complex and dangerous to film real firefighting action scenes. The result, if done right is suspenseful to watch and to make. Producers and myself will visit 20 cities in five countries, for the premier, and give a talk. Honored to have a film on my journey made. Coming to film festivals in 2024, then a theatre near you !  When I drove a pontiac firebird to California, to surf and camp on the beaches for a summer, instead of riding a bike down!  Starting March 1 2024 the film will be released in a twenty city tour around the world. In select theatres the producers and myself will be present . Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Lisbon, Madrid, Seville, Vienna, Budapest, Allicante, Bangkok and Sydney. As well as film festivals in Toronto and Cannes. Stand by for exact dates and times. So proud my grandson plays me at 4 years old learning to ride a bike. Waiting in the dressing room for the next fire scene to be set. It is almost like waiting in the fire station. Even the food is just as good as the crews at the fire station cooked! Hello to everyone in the thirty countries I cycled across, all the hospitals and schools I visited etc. Its coming to a theatre near you spring 2024. You are all likely in it...... if I ever met you, even the evil people. Rudy After over ten years and 29,000 km right around the world. Filmed in jungles, mountains and deserts on the bike. Through cancer battles from occupation as a firefighter, losing my parents, my dog, through covid delays, funding, against all the odds, we are creating the "final" scenes in Seattle the next few weeks. The most amazing experience making this film with a creative award winning producer and director. Release is spring 2024 with a twenty city tour, film festivals and possibly a theatre near you. If I met you on my lifes journey, good or bad, you are likely in it, or in the credits. If you are a cancer survivor, bullied, or lost someone close, it will hopefully inspire. Stay tuned. |
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FIRE FIGHTER CYCLE
FIRE FIGHTER CYCLE
A Cycle Around the World For Cancer Charity
