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I think one of the reasons that Chief's don't want to train themselves is that in position and function they are above the level of most in house training. Add that to the fact that as an officer, they are usually having to conduct the training an...
How bout the time they ran in to that house without checking the floor when there was nearly one there.
We can roll with max 6 I don't like to move with less than four. I look at it this way two is one one is none. We are using a twop wide response right know early stages.
Third due engine (4 personnel) is dedicated as the RIT team.
Hey brother how you doing. My name is reggie. I work for two small towns part time fire departments. Its really varies to how many guys are working that day. One house has 6 the other has 3 maybe 4. As a rit , the one company we have 3 guys. The o...
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- Hometown:
- Apollo, Pa
- I Live: (City, State)
- Apollo, Pa
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 17
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Third Generation firefighter (It's in the blood)
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Oklahoma VFD
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Training Officer, Captain
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 3
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Apollo #2 and #3 VFD
US Navy
US Steel Fire & Rescue
- My Training:
- Various Military Certs
EMT-Basic (172057)
Nims 100,200,700,800
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazmat R & I
Hazmat Awareness (State cert #2059)
Hazmat Operations
Basic Vehicle Rescue-Awareness
Basic Vehicle Rescue-Operations
Basic Vehicle Rescue-Technician (Cert #200577)
Bus Rescue
Rescue Technician General Requirments (Cert #118)
Priority 911 (Emerg. Med. Dispatch)
EVOC
Safety & Extinguisher Training
Structural Fire Rescue
Resource Accountability for the First Responder
Advance class/Rescue RIT
Basic RIT
Structural Burn Session (x 6)
Carbon Monoxide Detector Response
Arson Awareness Emergency Response Person
New Aerial Apparatus Familiarization
Breath Alcohol Technician/DOT
Basic Wildland Firefighting (PA-130)
Confined Space Rescue (U.H.A.R.T.)
Manage Co Tac Oper- Preparation
Manage Co Tac Oper-Decisions
Manage Co Tac Oper-Tactics
Engine Company Ops at Residential Fires (ZSFB) (Structure I)
Truck Co Ops I (TRCO)
Firefighter I (Prep)
Firefighter I (Cert # 13562)
Rescue Tech-Veh & Mach (Cert # 283)
Firefighter II (Cert # 5448)
The courage to be safe (CTBS)
Water Rescue & Emergency Response
Firefighter Survival
Boat Operations & Rescue
Hazmat Awareness Pro Board (Cert #257938)
Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Pro Board (Cert #257940)
Firefighter I Pro Board (Cert #257941)
Firefighter II Pro Board (Cert #257939)
Pump Ops I
Fire Operations at Large Structures (WZSFA)(Structure II)
Educational Methodologies
Incident Safety Officer
Fire Service Instructor I (Cert # 2710)
Fire Instructor I Pro-Board (Cert # 263629)
Officers' Command (ZOCC)
Fire Officer I (ZFOI)
Fire Officer I (Cert # 1320)
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Managing the Mayday
Q-325 ICS Sim Series: Townhouse
Q-324 ICS Sim Series: Ranch House
Q-327 ICS Sim Series: Casper Hall Dorm
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Water Rescue for the First Responder- Awareness Level
- About Me:
- Training, I love Training!!!!
- Day Job:
- Own my own business " Baum Mfg"
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Training, Training, & most of all, Training
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Unless your in it you will never understand how it makes you feel!!!
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Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 7:09pm on June 26, 2009,
Ashleigh Haluscak said… - no muchiiieeee. Are you coming to our work day we are having Sunday since they canceled our RICE class? We are starting at 7am and gram is making her pizza for lunch!
- At 3:12pm on June 8, 2009,
Jeffrey C. Faber said… - Love ya lol!!!!!
- At 1:32am on June 8, 2009,
Jeff Gaudio said… - Bull, we're early in on this one again and it hasn't broke out yet. We're one short with Brian gone who is with the next in engine...lol
Whats up man, thanks for the friend request and thanks for your response to my discussion. My chief officers push training and try so hard to make things work but few want to do anything. It's scary when I think about the big one. Anymore, I hope the big one doesn't happen because I'm afraid of a possible end result.
They call me AXE at my station. Don't know why but throughout my years in the company different guys have called me that and it kinda stuck.
I respect your training background. If you're ever planning on moving into Monessen, I'll have an ap ready for you!
stay safe, talk to ya. Delete Comment
- At 8:00pm on June 2, 2009,
Tammy L. Ayers said… - Having a female team is really awesome. We run with 3 surronding counties and they are mostly guys, a few girls at times that we work with, but as I said mostly guys. But they treat us no different. We are a hard workin bunch of girls. The cool thing is we bust our butt and it shows because whenever something goes down they will get on the horn quick an in a hurry to call us. Imagine your back up being 11 gals!
But we have alot of respect around here and are very close with all the firefighters, like family. Take care and be safe....Chief Ayers
- At 2:56pm on May 29, 2009,
CHIEF NORMAN said… - Well Bull its always tough when you have new recuits. Im a really tough chief when it comes to my guys, they have a tremendous amount of respect for me because of time & position, just like you. When I have rookies that are just coming off probation I have my senior officers set down and go thru our sog's with them and make them understand just exactily what there position is with-in our dept. Now dont get me wrong we are a vol. dept but we run a tight ship because of all the laws and bylaws that are out there...And it only takes once for a new recruit to do something wrong and it comes back and bites you on the butt...lol..I see where your coming from with all the training he has done but one thing he dosent have is your knowledge and experence...I thank if I were in your position and you felt comfortable with this individual I would allow him to get his feet wet under your supervision, if it comes a time when he or she is not familiar with the situation have them stand back and observe...I never talk down to my guys but i do make them understand without them getting upset and jeopardize a possible good or great fireman. One thing I done as I went up the chain of command is I would stand back and just watch my guys work and correct them on the spot if need be, it not only made me aware of who they are but what they were capable of doing...And as you know hands-on teaching is a whole lot better then reading out of some book or watching a film...I hope this helps brother and be safe out there...My Hats off to ya...
- At 9:08am on May 29, 2009,
CHIEF NORMAN said…
- Bull, your more then welcome to pick my brain anytime brother. And your right the more you learn now the better off you will be later...Good luck and be Safe...
- At 9:13am on May 28, 2009,
CHIEF NORMAN said…
- Bull thanks for the add...Be safe out there brother and great jog on your page...
- At 7:17pm on October 29, 2008,
josh slagel said… - hey bro hows it goin.
- At 8:13pm on October 7, 2008,
josh slagel said…
- hey bro hows everything in apollo.
- At 11:42pm on August 26, 2008,
Z. Ingraham said… - Hey bro. how are you?
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Backdraft is an awesome movie even though it is a little far fetched in most parts. Ladder 49 is also a great movie that is more realistic. Both are #1 in my opinion, I'd rent, or better yet buy, both and get it over with.
Andrew, don't feel too badly, I have driven trucks and my own POV - as an authorized emergency vehicle - with lights and sirens, and have been ignored by motorists.
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