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Josh Van Vlack
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- Hill City, SD
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One thing to think about BEFORE cutting the power is the seat position. so many of the newer cars today have power-only seats, and if you chop the positive right away you may loose all ability to reposition the seat. reclining the seat makes KED p...
it was a small honda, and I didn't notice any pressure/flow changes. i don't doubt that a larger vehicle, say a tender, would have an impact.
correct me if I'm wrong, but i believe it's illegal in almost every state for a vehicle to drive over a fire hose. I know for sure it is in SD. we recently had a fully involved downtown fire where we had several supply and attack lines running thr...
my 07 BMW, on a recent trip to Moab, Utah. Easily the biggest dirtbike ever made. 1200 cc
A group for those who have a love for two wheels and the open road. Harley, Honda, Victory, Yamaha; it doesn't matter. Share your stories. Let us know about bike events. Maybe we'll meet somewhere along the way.
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A place for FS Fire community to gather and share.
Our department covers approximately 500 miles: 5% urban/suburban, 35% Urban interface, 60% Rural/forest. We average 200 runs a year.
Staffing:
one paid Chief (part time position),
one paid administrator (part time position)
35 firefighters
3 "Jun...
Our ambulance is staffed 24/7 with two, but the fire side is all volunteer. We have a couple local business owners who work across the street from the station so our first out engine is normally out the door within 3 min. of the page. The majority...
Growing up with a volunteer firefighter (and eventually a chief) for a father has always given me a little different outlook on the fire service. I have always been, and always will be very proud of my father and his accomplishments in the fire se...
RED! Pierce #90 red to be exact! with a 1-6-1 white stripe. Is there another color for fire trucks? all kidding aside, we do have two white trucks as well, our rescue is white with blue and red stripes, and our Pierce/Oshkosh HAWK tender is white ...
Anyone who volunteers with an emergency service is welcome to join. Discussions about a wide variety including issues of being a volunteer vs full-time.
I usually just yank the whole stem with my channel-lock 88 rescue tool. You wont make any friends with the towing company, but it is by fat the fastest way to flatten a tire and settle a car onto your step chalks.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Hill City
- I Live: (City, State)
- Hill City, SD
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 8
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Family tradition
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Hill City Fire and Ambulance
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 3
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Missoula Rural
Johnson Siding
Doty
- Day Job:
- Forester
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:55pm on July 22, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Josh, 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
- At 12:12pm on July 21, 2009,
Chuck Nondorf said… - Was wondering if you had a Dept. patch that you would consider trading. I am very interested. Just let me know.
Chuck
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I was taught that you advance an uncharged line up a ladder draped over your shoulder with the nozzle on your back. That way if the line is accidentally charged, it will force you into the ladder and not off. I see no dangers to advancing an uncha...
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