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Chief Dino
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  • Magnolia Springs, Texas
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I'll second that. I learn a lot from the "ten minute" series
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four words: you go, we go
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Haven't seen these before. Thanks!
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she was old as dirt.
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I was on LASALLE from 04-05 and SAIPAN from 05-07 and both ships had one on the flight deck. When I commissioned BONHOMME RICHARD in 98 we didn't have one. So who knows. If the DCA didn't keep his AELs updated with what was supposed to be onboard ...
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A little more info for the group. The 95 and 125 gpm nozzles are used on 1 ½” lines and there is also a 250 gpm nozzle used with 2 ½” lines. All nozzles have three positions for firefighting, solid stream, wide angle fog (about 60 deg), and narrow...
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I've always felt that the pistol grip made for lazy hoze handling.
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I've been told they can also be used effectively on chimneys. Never had the need to test out that theory.
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Hometown:
Gary, In
I Live: (City, State)
Erin, Texas
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Firefighter in the Navy and now that I'm retired, wanted to serve the community.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Jasper County Tri-community VFD
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Battalion Chief / Division Chief, Training Officer, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years With This Department/Agency
2
Other Past or Current Departments:
Retired from the Navy in Oct '08. Spent entire career as an Engineer in Repair 5 and on the flying squad. For those not familiar with the Navy, Repair 5 is responsible for fires and damage control in the engine room. The flying squad is responsible for the immediate response to fires or damage occuring outside of a combat situation.
My Training:
Many Navy shipboard firefighting classes, currently working on a BS in Fire Science. Instructor I, TX SFFMA Basic, TX SFFMA wildland
Day Job:
Maintenance Mechanic Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital

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At 9:56am on October 3, 2009, Dustin J. Millis said…
Hey thanks, yeah we try to keep up on our apparatus as best we can. Were currenty trying to replace our 2nd due engine but along with the rest of the country, the money just isn't there right now. Oh well... I have some family that live in Hobart and Crown Point as well. The dept. also has a couple of firefighters from those areas as well. TCSS, Dustin
At 12:19pm on October 2, 2009, Reg Mathis said…
Hey Dino,

My time at Pearl was short(about 4 months), but at the time I was a GM(G) and a Navy diver. Man those were the days!!!

TCSS
At 5:16am on September 10, 2009, Kris Sihachack said…
Hi, how are you?
At 6:03am on June 20, 2009, Kris Sihachack said…
Hi Southern Cali, between San Diego and Los Angeles. It gets a little hotter than San Diego in the summer but still beautiful. Thanks and I hope you have a great week!
At 7:25pm on February 3, 2009, Bulldog324 said…
welcome abord im glad to have yea and i cant spell either
At 8:20am on July 21, 2008, Chief Dino said…
Thanks Bill!
At 10:42pm on July 20, 2008, Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P said…
Welcome to FFN from Amarillo Texas. Enjoy the site and stay safe
 
 

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