Would You Spend $400 Of Your Own Money?

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Permalink Reply by Spanner 122 on January 8, 2008 at 10:33am

You're awfully chatty today!! lol I would rather spend that $400 on a properly fitted pair of boots and a pair of gloves that will A - actually pull over my man hands and B - not fall off when they are wet. My helmet wouldn't be my first choice, but it keeps my head safe regardless, ego doesn't play into what I wear, just safety. As far as I know, the couple of bumps on the head haven't affected me... lol...although I'm sure I can find people who would differ with that opinion!! lol

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Permalink Reply by Robert on September 16, 2008 at 11:19pm

I agree that the money would be better spent on a good pair of boots and glove's ( of which I like kangaroo gloves). A helmet is important but the issued one has to be nfpa approved and safe. But then again I guess it would depend on your personal needs.

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Permalink Reply by Damon Dyer on January 8, 2008 at 6:24pm

I did and it is worth it. We are a small and straped for money dept. i needed another helmet so i used my own money on it and gloves reflective vest and light for helmet. When you are poor you do what you have to do.

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Permalink Reply by J Brooks on January 8, 2008 at 8:37pm

A well taken care of leather helmet will last your entire career. Other than paint every once and a while and a few minor repairs, my leather has outlasted every other piece of tupperware I have used.

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Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on January 8, 2008 at 8:52pm

And of course we you leave the department, you get to take the helmet with you.
When I stepped down, I had a "social" gathering and since my helmet was white, I had everyone autograph the helmet with Sharpies. It is great to go back and read some of the names and I can remember a story or two about them and the times we shared.

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Permalink Reply by gary l henderson on January 8, 2008 at 9:48pm

yes i would and i did but i am selling it now and trying to buy a new one any one want it e-mail me for info.

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Permalink Reply by Adam on January 8, 2008 at 9:48pm

ive spent the $425 on my leather helmet. this is my second one. the first on didnt fair to well with the pavement when it fell off the top of our engine at a garage fire. i will always were a leather now. money is no object when its your life.

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Permalink Reply by Beckah Priebe on January 8, 2008 at 10:04pm

I did because the helmet I was given was ill fitting. I got a NY style and love it. I also saved and got my own gear because I wanted a better fit. I was lucky though and have a buddy that works for a supplier and I got a better deal.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on January 8, 2008 at 11:06pm

yes i agree i have also spent alot of money on my own personal cairns 1010 i want to be comfortable while on the job

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on January 8, 2008 at 11:11pm

So long as it would be covered by the departments SOG's and insurance, I would spend the money on it. Would be leather NY style

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Permalink Reply by Marc Hansen on January 8, 2008 at 11:45pm

Personally I never have a problem spending my money on tools/equipment that let me do my job better or more comfortably. Along those lines my department does offer to give you the amount of money that we would have spent on the equipment and prorate it over 5 years in the event that you would leave you pay the prorated amount back. For example if we gave you $150 towards a helmet and you left 3 years later you would give us $60 for the helmet. This way the members get the gear they want and the department doesnt spend huge amounts of money on equipment, so long as the equipment meets NFPA specs.

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Permalink Reply by Bobby King on January 9, 2008 at 4:18am

Yes I would in fact spend 400 on a Crown to go on This King.. Traditional Style Leather with Ratchet Black in Color with Alternating Red and black Panels ... Why? Because Im from Cincinasty Baby!!!! Born and raised Red Stands for Engine and Black Stands for Rescue Operations

Why Spend so much on Your Equipment?
Well to put it plainly You wouldnt put a Donkey in the Kentucky Derby Partner and I wouldnt Expect a Thoroughbred to pull a plow HOOAH!!!!!!!

( That was soooo Cocky But yall love it )

B King

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