Scott Carpenter:
CLASS OF 1992
Albemarle High SchoolClass of 1992
Charlottesville, VA
Scott's Story
Scott's schools include Albemarle High School.
Music Scott likes includes Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Radio. Movies Scott likes include Backdraft. TV shows Scott likes include Rescue Me.
One of Scott's favorite quotes is:"“I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a firefighter the position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the firefighter has to do believe that his is a noble calling. There is an adage which says that, "Nothing can be destroyed except by fire." We strive to preserve from destruction the wealth of the world which is the product of the industry of men, necessary for the comfort of both the rich and the poor. We are defenders from fires of the art which has beautified the world, the product of the genius of men and the means of refinement of mankind. (But, above all; our proudest endeavor is to save lives of men-the work of God Himself. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even at the supreme sacrifice. Such considerations may not strike the average mind, b...Expand for more
ut they are sufficient to fill to the limit our ambition in life and to make us serve the general purpose of human society.”
-- Chief Edward F. Croker FDNY circa 1910
"Training and education are two different things. Training gives you a skill set to perform a specific task. Education provides you with academic theory for problem-solving issues."
—Master Sgt. Juan Lopez, USMC
“The garbage man doesn’t get excited when he turns the corner and sees trash, and you shouldn’t get excited when you turn the corner and see fire. You should expect fire on every run.”
Andrew Fredericks FDNY Squad 18
There is no problem that can't be solved with a liberal application of sex, tequila, money, duct tape, or high explosives, not necessarily in that order.
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A government big enough to give you everything you want...... is strong enough to take everything you have.
-Thomas Jefferson
“I would like to make a toast to lying, stealing, cheating and drinking. If you're going to lie, lie for a friend. If you're going to steal, steal a heart. If your going to cheat, cheat death. And if you're going to drink, drink with me.”".
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