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WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ALL THE REAL FIREFIGHTERS

Replied Sep. 1, 2008

SERVICE LIFE FOR FIRE HOSE
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Started this discussion. Last reply by roy yoder Aug. 31, 2008.

Hose testing

Replied Aug. 30, 2008

 

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I Live: (City, State)
Las Cruces, NM
Years in Fire/EMS:
24
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I joined the FD to help people. I found that I really enjoyed the work. FF's seamed to be special people and I wanted to be part of that.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Las Cruces Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Lieutenant, EMT - Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
20
My Training:
ARFF certified. Manage our Hose, Nozzle, and Appliance Program-hose testing and hose and appliance purchase.
About Me:
I like camping, mt biking, tennis, and basketball.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I am not sure what the top issues are across this nation. It does appear that we arn't doing very well at reducing line of duty deaths.

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FF Burned Badly While Wearing Full PPE

What temperature range and exposure length does it take for a ff to receive 2nd and 3rd degree burns under his / her PPE?

Posted on April 18, 2008 at 8:38pm — 6 Comments

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At 4:55pm on January 3, 2009, Doug said…
Greg. our depart. has 4inch hose and it has been in service for greater than five years it is snap tight hose.
At 10:05am on April 6, 2008, Greg cousler said…
I know this site is dedicated to ff safety. My I ask what 5" hose are people using? I don't want to mention a brand name at this time. At my dept. we are having to fail alot of our 5" hose. Is there a brand/model that people are getting more than 5 years of service life?
At 8:12pm on April 4, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…
JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE
At 9:16am on April 4, 2008, Dusty Baize said…
Welcome to FFN. Feel free to add me to your friends list. Have a good but safe one!
 
 

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