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A lot of our runs are OVER ten miles.Ever follow a chevroned rig? Particularly at night with all your warning lights on? NOT much fun. I'm betting the % of crashes the chevrons PREVENT will be so low as to be non contributory to our safety.Time wi...
You rip 'em out of a TT unit, you expose yourself to injury PLUS you make the vehicle impossible(in many cases)to TOW afterwards,Be smart,take out the valve inserts. Doesn't take any longer than pulling the stem(or at least not much)and makes road...
Yes,again nothing about Genisis impresses me.I've cut a LOT of "iron"with both the Holmatro and ResQtek EWO tools.NEVER had a blade problem.We're upgrading all our tools this year.I hope to have the rescue engine completely upgraded by Thanksgiving.
Here's a couple of ours.
You've either got to have advanced EGR(International/Cat)or SCR/DPF(everyboby else).Scr is going to use (urea)refined cow piss.In any even it's just another Government mandated bitb of BSW that is going to DECREASE the reliability of Fire apparatu...
He's talking about Rosie's UHP pump like on the Timberwolf.Having played with one,they work well.On the long haul I'm not so sure but they're laid out for easy service.
85' for a Quint apparatus,115' for a Ladder(or platform)used as a Truck.
Well the answer(in this case)was to block the fifth wheel and lift the front with a tow truck.If luke ever gets the time he can post the remaining pics showing the process.Fast and effective.End result was the end result.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Bridgton maine
- I Live: (City, State)
- Bridgton,Maine
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 41
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- At the time the FD was short of help and reorganizing.I was persuaded by the Chief to join as a junior member which I did.The rest,you might say,is history.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Bridgton Fire & Rescue
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Assistant or Deputy Chief
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 41
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://bridgtonmaine.org
- Second Department (if appl.)
- Sebago
- 2nd Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Safety Officer
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 10
- My Training:
- Numerous and continual over the years. Usual FF1/2,MPO,EVOC,Engine/Ladder ops,RIT,Fire Instructor,Heavy Rescue specialist.
- Day Job:
- Own A vehicle repair facility and Towing company
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Staffing and funding
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Rewards of being able to help people
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 1:17pm on February 11, 2009,
Heather said… - Not only are you a great cook (I always look forward to Sunday's meals) but, you are also very smart too. Did I tell you that you are my Hero? Well you are! have a great day!
- At 8:10pm on January 29, 2009,
Karen Knights said… - Hey there Chief..I miss your smiling face a smart witted humor, there is not another like you, you trained me right and I will always thank you for that..you know how to take a vehicle apart like no one else I know..miss working at your side as well as the rest of Bridgton you guys are the best - but until I win the lottery I need to stay in Florida and work, FF and EMS is definately different from our neck of the woods..and by the way you are a rigger..no doubt--Karen
- At 5:35pm on January 29, 2009,
Randy Schmitz said… - I thought I would find you on here sooner or later old timer!!
Good to have you aboard.
Randy Schmitz
- At 2:07pm on January 29, 2009,
Jim said… - Yes, your right. A rigger / wrecker operator can do wonderful things. Especially when you train together before the incident and there is a system in place to get that operator and that wonderful rig to the scene when you need it. But it's fun to tell the class, sorry no vehicles to acheive this scenario. HeHe ! Let me add, that sometimes the perfect vehicle is not available or can access. I ran a structural collapse several years ago that we called a crane to the scene. Problem was it couldn't make it up the grade. Learned something new that day. Couldn't get a wrecher boom close enough. Had a great rigger on the scene, but no high point. Oh well, best wishes for you. Come see us in Pennsylvania for the trench weekend May 1-3. We have had folks from Maine before. The program began in Baltimore County , Maryland and now moved to Penn. Usually 8 to 10 open trenches going at a time. Lots of stuff for newby to technician levels. Need to preregister. This is a great program and cann't recommend enough. Jim Young
- At 6:18pm on January 28, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Tim, welcome to the nation. Glad you joined the group. The more the merrier. Just jump in and get your feet wet. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with here. Your participation is important. Have fun and be safe.
Bill
- At 5:08pm on January 28, 2009,
Filiberto Rodriguez said… 
Welcome to the family where the language and reasoning importate the
border is not in our work is to save lives regardless of color, religion or social position, much less. The important thing in our work does not need language to communicate, or borders to help.
Greetings from Mexico
- At 3:40pm on January 28, 2009,
lutan1 said… - Hey there brother from a different mother! How the hell are you?
Long time no hear....
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Restaurant, bar and casino operators most likely. Hey, who can blame the Sen., I'm sure he wants to get re-elected and doesn't want to piss off the big-money backers. It's all about the politics. Contributions.....preparing for an emergency, contr...
Im all for training but as long as they dont do it like the air force 1 fly over NYC or the harbor "training exercise" on 9/11
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