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S. Trotter is attending Firefighter Nation WebChief's event
July 21, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
About the Webcast July 21st, 2pm ET/11a PT Questions about hybrids abound in the fire service today; many first responders have misconceptions about these vehicles and how these vehicles impact our jobs as firefighters and rescue personnel. Extri...
July 25
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Michael Patterson commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER'
Well said for sure. I have had very similar experiences in my early years.
June 19
Dave Bloom commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER'
Couldn't have said it better myself.
May 31
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DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER Remember the old saying “Don’t shoot the messenger”? I was just recently reminded of the adage and how we in the fire service need to heed its meaning as much as anyone. As I was cutting up freshly felled trees on my ran...
May 31
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Dustin J. Millis commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
Not sure what a parade load is. Are you talking about a vertical hose lay? We lay our hose flat with no cover and have never had a problem with it falling off.
May 25
FETC commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
A parade load is neat clean and square. No crossing of the folds and when you stand back it appears that each piece of folded hose is directly on top of the one below, (looks like the hose is stacked straight up even though they are all weaved and...
May 20
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Sure a Parade Load looks great, and our employers (citizens/ taxpayers) always deserve to see that we take our job seriously. We should do everything with a maximum amount of pride and professionalism, but more importantly, a Parade Load has an im...
May 20
S. Trotter commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
thanks for the comments and great discussion. When I go back on duty this week I plan on getting some good pictures to illustrate everything talked about here. Pre-mature (and very undesirable) hose deployments have happened in many departments of...
May 19
Avery Dale commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
Same here Billy, we had a crosslay get blown off the truck by high winds while responding to an MVA on the interstate. Didn't even realize we where dragging 250' of 1.5" line for 5+ miles till we got to the scene and saw it laid out. Needless to s...
May 19
BillySFCVFD commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
ST, Are you saying that the hoses in the beds should be laid and folded sharply for protection from the elements at all times(thus Parade Load) and be covered so as they are not prematurely deployed and not covered to show them off during parades...
May 19
Brian D. commented on S. Trotter's blog post 'There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...'
I've never heard of a "parade load", got any pictures?
May 18

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I Live: (City, State)
San Jose, CA
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I love the opportunity to take care of business in the most professional way possible. I joined the fire service because I saw it as an opprtunity to work with a group of people who were as passionate about doing a great job as I am. I love my job, looking at every 911 caller with a "it's ok, no problem, we got it" kind of attitude. My motto: Treat everyone like a customer, no matter what time of day or night they need service. Blessed to be able to do what I love.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
San Jose Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With This Department/Agency
15
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http://sjfd.com
Other Past or Current Departments:
Benicia Fire Department, Orange County Fire Department (Calif. Now known as Fire Protection District), American Medical Response (AMR - Contra Costa County), Regional Ambulance, Doctor's Ambulance, Lifecare Ambulance
My Training:
How much room do I have here....
About Me:
Husband, father, friend, firefighter. I'm a Christian first in everything I do, say and think. Not perfect and don't expect it from anybody else. I try and hope that you do too.
Day Job:
Fire Captain

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S. Trotter

DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER

Remember the old saying “Don’t shoot the messenger”? I was just recently reminded of the adage and how we in the fire service need to heed its meaning as much as anyone. As I was cutting up freshly felled trees on my ranch I heard a voice from my past. It was of an experience I remember as though it just happened. I was a probationary firefighter in my first full time paid position at a small department when I decided to take advantage of some down time and train on chain saw maintenance. As I b… Continue

Posted on May 31, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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There's more to a "Parade Load" than just looks...


Sure a Parade Load looks great, and our employers (citizens/ taxpayers) always deserve to see that we take our job seriously. We should do everything with a maximum amount of pride and professionalism, but more importantly, a Parade Load has an important functional purpose. That rain… Continue

Posted on May 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

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At 1:49am on May 30, 2009, Ray Gayk said…
Hey Scott, thanks for the kind words. I got your email and I will give you a call tomorrow and we talk about some ways to get your program up and running.

Thanks,
Ray
At 12:09am on April 23, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
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.


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