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The Volunteers Forum (22)

What Do you do about your paid jobs 63 Replies

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 FirePoliceWife 2 hours ago.

Fatal MVA's 5 Replies

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 Victor May 10.

Strange Time For A Wildland Fire 1 Reply

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.

Certifications for Special District Fire Departments?

I have some questions regarding certifications for a special district Volunteer fire department in California. I live in the special district but i volunteer for the County fire department. The res... Continue

Started by Chris Bandley Apr 18

Relationships between Volunteers and paid FF 6 Replies

I will be starting as a volunteer in June and have heard that there can be issues in regards to the treatment of Volunteers and paid FF. I would appreciate any information, advice, or comments. Th... Continue

Started by Catherine Lemmons. Last reply by masonfire30 Apr 17.

Fill the boot day

My station is holding its first fill the boot event to raise money for the station. I'm looking for any advice for promoting the event, and any ideas or ways that have worked for other stations in ... Continue

Started by Chris Bandley Apr 11

Small town politics 6 Replies

I am a volunteer in a small community. We are having issues with our local government. Our village president fired out pump operator and our cheif. He then forced our assistant cheif into retiremen... Continue

Started by Andrew Kersten. Last reply by Lou Ortiz Apr 6.

Training veterans 1 Reply

I am sort of new in the dept, as I have only been there for four years, but I have been to every training we offer. I passed FF1 last year, I have been through countless other trainings, and my chi... Continue

Started by Jason. Last reply by Capt 723 Mar 28.

hospital based ambulance service 4 Replies

Any volunteers who are at the first responder level or the emt level have you encounter any problems with some of the personnel who work for an hospital owned or operated ambulance service? I would... Continue

Started by danny. Last reply by Mike Livingston Mar 21.

fire prevention 2 Replies

I just became a fire prevention officer and im still learning the curves im needing some ideas from other deptments and fellow firefighters to expand our fire prevention program

Started by shrek. Last reply by shrek Mar 19.

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