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Lessons Learned

24 members Latest Activity: May 3 We all make mistakes, and hopefully we all learn from them. Lessons Learned is a place to share these mistakes(and lessons learned!) with others. By…
Rope Rescue

299 members Latest Activity: Nov 19 Come share stories and techniques on rope rescue.

Vehicle Extrication & Rescue

741 members Latest Activity: Nov 19 To talk about all things related to vehicle extrication. Not USAR. Not Confined Space. Not SAR. Not BA. Not Swift Water. Not Trench. Vehicle ext…
Fire Prevention

99 members Latest Activity: Oct 27 This group is for people to exchange ideas about fire prevention and what they do for fire prevention week

Building Construction & Firefighter Safety

291 members Latest Activity: Nov 16 A forum to discuss issues affecting building construction, occupancy risk & hazards related to combat fire engagement, command & company officer decis…
New York Woman Firefighters

12 members Latest Activity: Jun 19 A group for Woman Firefighters.. where ya can help each other out and give adivce... plus just to chat tooo!

NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS

57 members Latest Activity: Nov 2
New York State Firefighters /Ems

56 members Latest Activity: Oct 24 For all of the firefighters and ems in New York state.

FASNY Members

127 members Latest Activity: Oct 25 Are you a member of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, or is your department a member? Stop by and say hello, introduce yourself and…
Dutchess County NY Firefighters

13 members Latest Activity: Feb 11 The place for the Dutchess County firefighters to talk

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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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