FreeJoeCrane.org needs your help to convince the powers that be to allow Joe Crane to transfer from the paramedic unit to the engine company. Please send your words of encouragement to [ ] and they will be added to this site as a show of unity and support. Anonymity will be maintained if desired and messages may be edited slightly to fit the web page formatting.

Another way that you could help Joe Crane is by becoming a paramedic with the Annapolis Fire Department. FreeJoeCrane.org has learned that the fire department has a staffing goal of twelve advanced life support (ALS) personnel per shift. Unfortunately there aren't enough providers to meet this goal. It seems unlikely that Joe Crane will receive his freedom while vacancies exist or a replacement is not ready. Make the ultimate proclamation of your support and submit an application [PDF 631kb] today!

Not interested in resigning yourself to a lifelong career as a Paramedic? Take the bull by the horns and step into the only position that has the power to decide Joe Crane's fate. Up for grabs is the seat of the big cheese himself! There is no better way to ensure Joe Crane's future free of the paramedic unit than to become Chief of the Department. But hurry, you only have a limited time... and when you submit your application be sure to tell them that FreeJoeCrane.org sent you!

FreeJoeCrane.org is not interested in upsetting Joe Crane's boss or inconveniencing him in any way, as Joe Crane is happily employed by the Annapolis Fire Department and would like to remain so for a long time to come. The best way for you to show your support of Joe Crane's cause is to send your comments to the email address above. The appropriate people will see them and your comments will help. Deluging the Fire Chief, lesser fire department officers, or folks at other departments within the city government will not help Joe Crane and may actually hinder Joe Crane from gaining his freedom from the paramedic unit.

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