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Rapid Intervention, or On-deck teams?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Waller Aug 12.
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Dude hold on you say here when you were still a rookie when you make it that far cuase hoe your my probie
FETC, you're right. As designed, neither RIT or On Deck involves standing outside staffing backup hoselines. RIT is primarily a unit with tools - forcible entry and prying tools, rope, a TIC, extra air supply and lights, webbing, carabiners, etc.
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We have a company in the area that are called in as mutual aide for the sole purpose of RIT.
I guess what we do would be similar to on deck for every person inside there is on outside packed up and ready to go in.......that being said in our are due to distance issues very few times due we get to go in
I guess it would have to be a department thing, but for my department we feel the rit team is working great for use and to have another team with another hoseline at every door that a team is inside of seems to be a bit of a over kill and a lot mo...
Jeff,
Lighten up. Many of us write some lengthy and well thought out reponses and do not feel the need to repeat the work and effort for everytime someone pops on FFN and just click on add discussion.
Why should we work to repeat the response, w...
Well thank you for the input and the negativity. Next time I'll just pay attention before I post and ask anything. Thanks.
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- Hometown:
- Lebanon
- I Live: (City, State)
- Lebanon, Missouri
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 4
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I wanted to be a fireman ever since I was a child. I have a natural fondness for people and love being in a service that allows me to help them.
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- St. Robert City Fire and Rescue
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- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
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- 2 months volunteer. Hired full time 31 Mar 09
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- Sleeper Volunteer Fire Dept
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- Firefighter, First Responder
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- 1 year
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Lebanon Rural Fire Protection District 3 and a half years
- My Training:
- Basic Firefighter, First Responder, HazMat Operations, Vehicle Rescue Technician, NIMS 100-700, Commercial Structure (Restaurant Fire Management- MUFRTI Class)
- About Me:
- I am a proud Firefighter, First Responder wishing to move from Volunteer to full time. I am fun and outgoing. In my spare time (becoming more and more rare) I hunt, fish, play guitar, sing, and spend time with family and friends.
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- Top Issues Facing Responders:
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- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I get to interact with people and help them.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:52pm on February 24, 2009,
*Jessica* said… - Hey, How are you? Thanks for your comment on my son. He loves everything about the fire dept :) And sure we can be friends!
- At 11:45pm on February 8, 2009,
Chandra-LEE said… - I have been in for 7 years with Strafford...i am trying to go payed soon...i know a few people up your way,...dustin britzman....and ricky savage.. they are friends of mine...i take it you injoy being in?...good luck with class, if you need any help...let me know...i help teach firefighter1 and 2 at OTC every semester...
- At 11:01pm on February 8, 2009,
Chandra-LEE said…
- nice to meet you too jeff. how long have you been in?
- At 2:04pm on August 13, 2008,
Tina said… - Hope you have a wonderful and safe Birthday!
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Pop? oh, you are talking about the drink what comes in bottles. Thought there for a minute someone was getting hit. ;l
Congrads flloyd , first today is on me .
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When you are having to advance a hose-line up a ladder, it should be carried up the ladder from the left side, with the nozzle draped over your shoulder, and uncharged. If the line is accidentally charged, there is less of a chance the h...
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