EA soon 2 Be

fireman99 · 12-06-2009, 11:53 AM

I was just recently notified that I had been accepted into my local lodge but it would after Christmas before I started my degree work. I am very excited to get started. What I am wondering is if anyone has heard of a fireman ritual team, I have heard of law enforcement ones. I have bought the "Freemasonry for Dummies" and probably will get the"Complete Idiots Guide to Freemasonry". I dont want to ruin the experience so I am not going to read too much, I have heard both of those book are excellent for both the soon to be EA as well as for family members.

BTW I dont want to step outside of the lines and do something I am not supposed to so I will let everyone know what Lodge I am joining after I speak with the WM. I will say that I am going to be a Hoosier.

**Ashlar521** · 12-07-2009, 05:04 AM

Congrats ! I have heard of all kinds of different degree teams out there in other Jurisdictions , so I am sure there is a " Firemen" degree team out there somewhere . We have the Past Masters degree team in my area and that's about it , but we do our own work .

fireman99 · 12-07-2009, 08:11 AM

Ashlar, thanks for your reply. If I found a Fireman team, I probably wouldn't ask. I wouldnt want to be rude and ask that some Brothers from outside my Lodge come in and do the work. To me,while I do not know what is involved, the degree work is something special that will be the building blocks for a solid foundation for me and my fellow Brothers in my Lodge and to help me along in my journeys. I would like to find some Brother Firemen to attend though along with a few Brothers from other Lodges that have been helpful to me. I have been told that once I become a Mason, I will be able to recoginize another Brother but until then, I guess I will have to continue looking at hands, bumper stickers or hat LOL.
I just want to tell all the Brothers on here that reading your posts, it is adding to my excitement to get my degree work started.

**Ashlar521** · 12-07-2009, 09:06 AM

You are correct in saying that it something special , it will be something you will never forget . Most say they will never forget their Master Mason degree , my MM was impressive but that first step (EA degree) was awe inspiring and I will never forget it and it will always hold very special place in my heart . I envy you and all new "future" EAs ' , there is nothing like that feeling of excitement and expectation leading up to your degree , wanting to learn all you can after your Intiation that your mentor/coach has to apply the brakes and slow you down .

I can't speak for all lodges or jurisdictions , but we like putting on our work . I really wouldn't know what your lodge would think about a new petitioner asking for a special degree team so I can not comment on that , but when you become a Master Mason and become proficient in the degrees , if there is NOT a "Firemen" degree team , if you find enough fellow firemen and Brothers in your district you could start your own in the future . Just a thought .

Please keep us informed and up-to-date on your progress and jump right on in the boards and become a regular .

fireman99 · 12-07-2009, 12:20 PM

Ahslar, I will keep you up to date. On a side note, I noticed you are a Chief Engineer and I am going to guess on a tug, I held an oilers cert and was getting ready to set for my asistant but decided to follow my dream of being a fireman.

As to the excitment, I am no young pup ( a 68 model) and besides a few things in my personal life ie birth of my kid and a few other things, I havent been this excited since I got offered a fulltime job with the fire department. While I am very excited to become a MM, I am looking forward to each degree and the lessons that go with them. I had heard of the one day deals and that is fine for some, I am old school and like to go the traditional route. My biggest lesson I am learning now is a bit of patience ( or is this a virtue???), I believe I have a bit of OCD and really want to get the ball rolling. But I do understand, with the Christmas Holidays, it is kinda tough getting things going.
Well, have a GREAT day and I will keep everyone informed.

**BG_TRBL** · 12-07-2009, 07:11 PM

Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay with us, and congratulations on your first step in becoming a freemason. As Ashlar has said, the 1st or Entered Apprentice degree is awe inspiring. I have no doubt you will remember it much more readily than the 3rd.

fireman99 · 12-17-2009, 09:49 PM

Just a quick up date, I spoke to the WM the other day and he told me my EA will either be Jan 14 or 21, he has to check with the others as to which day will be better. I am excited.

**BG_TRBL** · 12-17-2009, 10:50 PM

no doubt you're excited, but enjoy while you can, because they will be over so quickly you won't remember it all.

fireman99 · 01-13-2010, 09:21 PM

Just a quick update: My EA is scheduled for 1/21/10 @ 1900 Hrs at the Aurora #51 F&AM Lodge in Aurora IN. If you happen to be a local or like /want/or need a road trip and want to attend, I would appreciate it.

**Ashlar521** · 01-14-2010, 04:32 AM

Best of luck , keep an open heart and mind , your going to love it .

12-06-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	EA soon 2 Be I was just recently notified that I had been accepted into my local lodge but it would after Christmas before I started my degree work. I am very excited to get started. What I am wondering is if anyone has heard of a fireman ritual team, I have heard of law enforcement ones. I have bought the "Freemasonry for Dummies" and probably will get the"Complete Idiots Guide to Freemasonry". I dont want to ruin the experience so I am not going to read too much, I have heard both of those book are excellent for both the soon to be EA as well as for family members. BTW I dont want to step outside of the lines and do something I am not supposed to so I will let everyone know what Lodge I am joining after I speak with the WM. I will say that I am going to be a Hoosier.

12-07-2009, 05:04 AM	#2
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Congrats ! I have heard of all kinds of different degree teams out there in other Jurisdictions , so I am sure there is a " Firemen" degree team out there somewhere . We have the Past Masters degree team in my area and that's about it , but we do our own work . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

12-07-2009, 09:06 AM	#4
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	You are correct in saying that it something special , it will be something you will never forget . Most say they will never forget their Master Mason degree , my MM was impressive but that first step (EA degree) was awe inspiring and I will never forget it and it will always hold very special place in my heart . I envy you and all new "future" EAs ' , there is nothing like that feeling of excitement and expectation leading up to your degree , wanting to learn all you can after your Intiation that your mentor/coach has to apply the brakes and slow you down . I can't speak for all lodges or jurisdictions , but we like putting on our work . I really wouldn't know what your lodge would think about a new petitioner asking for a special degree team so I can not comment on that , but when you become a Master Mason and become proficient in the degrees , if there is NOT a "Firemen" degree team , if you find enough fellow firemen and Brothers in your district you could start your own in the future . Just a thought . Please keep us informed and up-to-date on your progress and jump right on in the boards and become a regular . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

12-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay with us, and congratulations on your first step in becoming a freemason. As Ashlar has said, the 1st or Entered Apprentice degree is awe inspiring. I have no doubt you will remember it much more readily than the 3rd. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

12-17-2009, 10:50 PM	#8
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	no doubt you're excited, but enjoy while you can, because they will be over so quickly you won't remember it all. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

12-07-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Ashlar, thanks for your reply. If I found a Fireman team, I probably wouldn't ask. I wouldnt want to be rude and ask that some Brothers from outside my Lodge come in and do the work. To me,while I do not know what is involved, the degree work is something special that will be the building blocks for a solid foundation for me and my fellow Brothers in my Lodge and to help me along in my journeys. I would like to find some Brother Firemen to attend though along with a few Brothers from other Lodges that have been helpful to me. I have been told that once I become a Mason, I will be able to recoginize another Brother but until then, I guess I will have to continue looking at hands, bumper stickers or hat LOL. I just want to tell all the Brothers on here that reading your posts, it is adding to my excitement to get my degree work started.

12-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#5
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Ahslar, I will keep you up to date. On a side note, I noticed you are a Chief Engineer and I am going to guess on a tug, I held an oilers cert and was getting ready to set for my asistant but decided to follow my dream of being a fireman. As to the excitment, I am no young pup ( a 68 model) and besides a few things in my personal life ie birth of my kid and a few other things, I havent been this excited since I got offered a fulltime job with the fire department. While I am very excited to become a MM, I am looking forward to each degree and the lessons that go with them. I had heard of the one day deals and that is fine for some, I am old school and like to go the traditional route. My biggest lesson I am learning now is a bit of patience ( or is this a virtue???), I believe I have a bit of OCD and really want to get the ball rolling. But I do understand, with the Christmas Holidays, it is kinda tough getting things going. Well, have a GREAT day and I will keep everyone informed.

12-17-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Just a quick up date, I spoke to the WM the other day and he told me my EA will either be Jan 14 or 21, he has to check with the others as to which day will be better. I am excited.

01-13-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Just a quick update: My EA is scheduled for 1/21/10 @ 1900 Hrs at the Aurora #51 F&AM Lodge in Aurora IN. If you happen to be a local or like /want/or need a road trip and want to attend, I would appreciate it.

01-14-2010, 04:32 AM	#10
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Best of luck , keep an open heart and mind , your going to love it .

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