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Rescuing the Rescuers Discussions (8)

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Search Rope Do you deploy w/ a search rope? What is it? How is it laid out? Any cool tricks you can Share? Lt Dan Started by Daniel Brinkley	11	Sep 27 Reply by Charley Cahsen
How many personal to you use for a RIT team?? Do you use a 2 to 4 man team, or do you do as I was trained in Classes of having like 18 or more??? Just curious how everyone else does it!! Started by Bull	5	Sep 4 Reply by Spanner 122
Engine/Pumper Driver group ENGINE/ PUMPER DRIVER group. I hope everyone will join it, even if you do not drive or operate one, thanks!!! Started by Travis Bowers	0	Aug 9
Why do the rescuers need rescued? Is it going to far?, lack of training, command issue, communications, or at the wrong place at the wrong time? What's your opinion?? Started by Bull	0	Jun 26
rit We have a rit class coming up in one month . A lady just gave us a house so we will make the most out of it . Started by Damon Dyer	0	Sep. 11, 2008
RIT/RIC, FAST Teams & RIT Task Force SOG's Recently within the last 8 months my company and county have encountered numerous incidents with FF Maydays & 2 seperate LODD's one e... Started by Mike 63 DC	3	Jun. 11, 2008 Reply by matt foro
Rapid Intervention Team Resources What does your department do for RIT? Currently we assign our 4th in engine company initial RIT and when a working fire is declared we di... Started by Steve Hobbs	15	Jun. 8, 2008 Reply by Brian Falise
New & Old Firefighters We are seeing a change in out fire stations with some leaving and new people starting. What is your policies for your station with recrui... Started by Randy Macey	4	Sep. 20, 2007

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

Of course I always drive safely and utilize Due Regard. That's why I didn't just hop in front of the cars hoping that they would stop for me. It just irks me that people are either A.) THAT oblivious when operating a motor vehicle, or B.) That unc...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

The incident hindered my response by a minute or so which could make all of the difference. In this instance - no, I still made the rig (it was an EMS call). However, the "What If" factor plays a key role - the other drivers passing me didn't know...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

This is true. It's personally happened to me, I've heard horror stories about it, and someone I work with has even stated that she purposely does this as well. However, if it were her house on fire, or her husband and/or children that needed help,...

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