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Anyone who volunteers with an emergency service is welcome to join. Discussions about a wide variety including issues of being a volunteer vs full-time.

Members: 617
Created By: Crazy4Fire
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Fatal MVA's
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My Dept just had a fatal lastnight. I was wondering how other dept's handle these calls in regards to helping FF's deal with the mental "stuff" that goes along with this type of call.

Started by Lt. Scott. Last reply by Christie 4 hours ago.

What Do you do about your paid jobs
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I was wondering what does everyone do when they get a called when they our at work and our close to there district. I usually respond from work for 2nd alarm or 2nd dispatch from work when I can. ... Continue

Started by Zack Spalding. Last reply by Dustin J. Millis 1 day ago.

Strange Time For A Wildland Fire
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I just got off of a 30 acer wildland fire in Cold Springs Ca. Lost one structure, but no injuries I was the first on scene to a sight that i thought i wouldn't see until late may or June. I arrived... Continue

Started by Chris Bandley. Last reply by Zack Spalding Apr 21.

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Dustin J. Millis Comment by Dustin J. Millis 1 day ago
my name is Dustin, im a volunteer for hebron fire in the little town of hebron, IN. Im farily new to the fireservice and am open to any training ideas or just basic help anyone can give me.
KELLYVFD37 Comment by KELLYVFD37 on May 6, 2008 at 4:27pm
my name is kelly. i'm a volunteer for vinton fire in louisana and also on ward 7 fire. i love the job. i was a full timer for rual metro in phoenix az. and i just want to say our volunteer dept in vinton is just as good if not better than a paid dept.
jimmy Comment by jimmy on May 4, 2008 at 11:18pm
My name is Jimmy and I am volunteer with SSFD 7th District Volunteer FD. I have been volunteering for 8 years, and I am a Lieutenant and first responder. our website if anyone is interested is www.7thdistrictfd.org
Tim Comment by Tim on May 4, 2008 at 4:40pm
Hi everyone, I am new to the site so I am sure I will be adding and updating my profile frequently for some time. My name is Tim, I am a vol. FF in Spencer, MA district 7. I also am an EMT on call.
I am glad I found a site with people in the same situation as myself. Anyone in here from the central MA Area?
Todd Parker Comment by Todd Parker on May 4, 2008 at 11:04am
I am a volunteer with Ward 6 Fire Protection Dist. #1 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Brian Comment by Brian on May 2, 2008 at 5:35pm
i am a vol. firefighter in chippewa vfd in beaver county pa
Shannon Daniels Comment by Shannon Daniels on May 2, 2008 at 9:35am
My name is Shannon. I am a volunteer with the Bradfordville Fire and Rescue Dept. in Tallahassee, Fl. Just droppin in to say hi and stay safe
Michelle Comment by Michelle on May 1, 2008 at 6:08pm
Hello I am a Volunteer Fire fughter in Commerce Texas
christopher towers Comment by christopher towers on April 25, 2008 at 5:46pm
HELLO EVERYONE I AM THE CHIEF OF PONCE DE LEON VOLUNTEER FIRE/RESCUE
Shannon Comment by Shannon on April 25, 2008 at 4:37pm
Hi Everyone,
I am a 14 year member of the Canastota Fire Dept. in central NY. Just want to hello and for all to stay safe out there.
 

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