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The Social Network JUST for Firefighters, EMS & Rescue
The ultimate group for Truck Company brothers: if you know LOVERS PLUS isn't a dirty movie, if your knuckles drag, or if you got leather boots because they gave you better footing on the rungs, this place is for you.
Members: 207
Created By: Mick Mayers
Latest Activity: 4 hours ago
ok gang, I want to hear anyones opinion on this. I was watching the guys putting a new truck in service and I noticed that the truck has 2 1000 gpm fog nozzles in the bucket. I asked, "If you were ... Continue
Hey fellas, this is an old topic on many forums, but I figured since we're all truckies here I'd like to here what other ladder guys carry. Personally I carry 24' of 1" tubular webbing, 2 steel bea... Continue
Started by John D. Calamia. Last reply by Russ May 3.
Whats up guys? I'm looking for a 5' New York Roof hook. I was wondering if anyone had one in their possession. I am going to be making a Vulcan Hook or as some people know, a Farr Barr, I already h... Continue
Started by Tom Robinson. Last reply by firegirl1 May 1.
Im an acting capt on a Ladder company that is in a Dept that in the last three years has just decided that Trucks werent just long engines that you put guys who got in the way on the engine on. We ... Continue
Started by Chicfirefighter. Last reply by John Robinson May 1.
What books do you guys feel should be required reading for all serious firefighters? For example, I owe a debt to: Fire Command by Alan Brunacini Building Construction for the Fire Service by Fra... Continue
Tagged: books
Started by Tom. Last reply by josh slagel Apr 10.
I'm a halligan guy. I have also long been a disciple of the John Wayne (boot) method and the Rabbit Tool is great when you have a whole bunch of door opening to be performed so you can get back to ... Continue
Started by Mick Mayers. Last reply by Ted Bownas Apr 8.
Tradition holds in most "Real departments" (ie: the bigones) That truckies are the big guys, the gorillas , and whatever else theymight call us ... I've stated before that in 1995 They closed my tr... Continue
Started by SMOKEnPipesJim. Last reply by Mick Mayers Mar 25.
Sit down. Have a nice cup of firehouse coffee. Why don't you tell us about your truck? Does it have as many tools as you can fit on it or is it one of those pared down versions that the chief treat... Continue
Started by Mick Mayers. Last reply by Antiquefirelt Mar 15.
Check out FrictionForce Forcible entry training props at http://www.frictionforce.net (Be sure to check out the video how tos) This forcible entry Prop is unlike any before it,please checkout... Continue
Started by SMOKEnPipesJim. Last reply by SMOKEnPipesJim Mar 3.
I guess our recruitment drive worked. Looks like we got a few more in the past couple of days. Glad to have you all on board.
Started by Mick Mayers. Last reply by Dave Mar 1.
I'm a new Lt of a truck co. and well I have my work cut out for me. It seems that over the last few years a lot of guys have gotten away from the duties and responsibilities of a truck co.. Trainin... Continue
Started by Jason Mura. Last reply by Robert Owens Feb 21.
Has anyone seen the YouTube video of the LAFD truck companies venting a warehouse fire that was pretty much involved - on a truss roof... Very dramatic footage which fortunately ended well - But a ... Continue
Started by FireSiren. Last reply by Dan Horton Feb 19.
I haven't had a chance to look it over yet, but my brother (he's a truckie too)forwarded this link to me over the last week which looks as if it should have some serious value to you all out there:... Continue
Tagged: forcible, entry, truck, fdny, ladder
Started by Mick Mayers. Last reply by Dave Feb 18.
I thought I'd join this group because of the name " Cancel the Engine". I work on a truck in a 1 truck, 1 engine department in a fairly busy ghetto/old folks community. Anyways, the last 3 good fir... Continue
Started by Fire Man Beaser. Last reply by Steve Hobbs Dec. 29, 2007.
2008 is comming up I just wanted to say Truckie brothers and sisters lets stay safe out there....
Started by Truck32 Dec. 28, 2007
You can find an interesting resource page here. It's a commercial website with which I have no connection, although one of the owners is participating in a discussion about PPV/PPA here. They've do... Continue
Started by Tom. Last reply by Mick Mayers Dec. 28, 2007.
In the spirit of the season plus the boredom of a road trip yesterday, I thought I'd come up with a lil something for the Christmas time of year...Truckie style. But I'm gonna need your help sooooo... Continue
Started by Dan Horton. Last reply by Mick Mayers Dec. 27, 2007.
Congratulations to Mick Mayers, the creator of 'Cancel the Engine' who will be promoted to the position of Battalion Chief with Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue. See a picture of our crew pour... Continue
Started by Tom. Last reply by SMOKEnPipesJim Dec. 20, 2007.
so whats the best story you have reference the Ladder Truck or ladder operations anything good ?
Started by Irishtruckie12. Last reply by SMOKEnPipesJim Dec. 20, 2007.
I know this is all exciting and all, but some of you are really quiet. Not that there's a problem with that. But like, I've never been around 42 firefighters who are this quiet before. We've tried ... Continue
Started by Mick Mayers. Last reply by SMOKEnPipesJim Dec. 20, 2007.
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