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Hit the Lights
Replied Oct 27
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I have had EVOC 4 or 5 times and have never heard of your instructor's theory. We leave the red lights on, but I sometimes turn the head lights off if they are pointed toward on coming traffic. I wonder if amber lights work
well enough to put mone...
When I replied to this the first time I had a call and could not finish the picture, so I'll try again.
One company in central Pa. has "We fight what you fear" on their engine.
The truck company that I run with has scorch (see pic) on the back of their shirts.
They also had a Haz-mat trailer with "If you are fellowing this you are going the wrong wa...
Everyone made some good points but missed the big one. All of them are wearing tupperware.
I have seen some bigger than 4500 in the New Jersey.
If you go to the discussion "How do you fill your tanker?" (square 5 at the bottom of "Apparatus & Vehicle Discussions")
At the end of that discussion I have a telly of tankers and their sizes, ...
If I dream about owning an engine would that count?
Before I was married I tried to buy several engines but I was never the higest bidder. After I was married
my wife told me that I could buy an engine if I gave her a kid or a dog. It is 30 years ...
If you can't find time to take any courses why not get the text books and read them? I read the text book for my
FF 1 & 2 certifications as I ate lunch. It is true it is not hands on but you have to start somewhere. Another option would to find a ...
When our county (Northumberland County, Pa.) dispatches for a MVA they also call Lifeflight and have them stand-by. Someone on the scene will call county and let them know if Lifeflight is needed or not. We are lucky
in that Lifeflight can make it...
I run with 2 volly companies. Stonington Fire Company has its name on the diver and officer door of each rig.
On the back side compartments of the engine we have an American Flag and the engine number. The tanker has the name and the tanker number...
Maybe you should look at this fire this way, you did the right thing, you did as you were told. Reading your report I can see all kinds of problems. Everyone has stated the problem with command. What about dispatch, why not a full assignment first...
with water.
I went thru the replys and did a tally. This is the way it looks as of 7-6-09, tankers sizes (in gallons), (7) 1800, (3) 2000, (1) 2200, (1) 2250, (1) 2400, (4) 2500, (1) 2800, (3) 3000, (1) 3500, (3) 4000, (2) 4500, (1) 5000. Number of hoses and ...
We have 1 Water Tender. It carries 2,800 gallons of water and has a Darley/Champion 500 gpm PTO pump. It has drafting capability. Our supply lines are 2.5 and 3 inch hoselines. We have a few private hydrants scattered so we're very dominanting dra...
First time I have seen a water supply for fireboats.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Northumberland, Pa.
- I Live: (City, State)
- Sunbury, pa
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 37
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- My father was a Vol. firefigher, my brother is a paid and Vol. firefighter.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Stonington Vol. Fire
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:52am on May 19, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - John, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
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