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Ground Ladder Poll

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Where did the fire service go???

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sense of entilement

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Some Irish Guy replied to NOVAFireman's discussion 'Ground Ladder Poll'
Well, where I live, most of the 2nd story windows are about 16 ft. off the ground. And an unextended 28 ft ladder is 16 ft. long. So for doing a rescue raise, a 28 ft. ladder is easy as hell-just throw it up to the window sill. In addition to havi...
May 16
ggraham@towngbw.ca replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Upper Body workout suggestions' in the group Fitness for Emergency Services
pull ups, overhead presses, upright rows, weighted dips really hit the upper body hard. these exercises are more of the functional strength training that we should be focusing on.
May 6
Bill replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Need advice on leather helmet sizes' in the group The Leatherheads
Removing the ratchet system on a N5A or N6A will not give you more room. I have removed mine as well as the pad the sits at the top of the suspension system. Personally I think it makes the helmet more comfortable. It seems to be a personal prefer...
March 27
Some Irish Guy replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Need advice on leather helmet sizes' in the group The Leatherheads
I don't think anyone in my dept. has a new one, actually. Everyone in my company uses a 1010, although some of the other young guys might be going to leathers in the next few years. In other companies, some of the real old timers use leathers, but...
March 27
Bill replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Need advice on leather helmet sizes' in the group The Leatherheads
You should be fine in a medium, but if you are concerned have a rep from one of your local distributers give you one to try on. If not do any of the other guys in your dept have one you could try on?
March 26
Some Irish Guy replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Need advice on leather helmet sizes' in the group The Leatherheads
Ahhh, thanks a lot. I was thinking a medium would be the better choice. Out of curiosity, why did you pick the N6A? I've always been a fan of the N5A, but is there anything about the N6A that led you to pick one?
March 26
Some Irish Guy replied to Some Irish Guy's discussion 'Upper Body workout suggestions' in the group Fitness for Emergency Services
Thanks for your input, and a very interesting post. I'm gradually making the change over to a more healthy, active lifestyle, but what do you mean about nutrition you can't get from food and pH balance? Do you have any specific suggestions for die...
March 26
Some Irish Guy replied to Allen Wahlstrom's discussion 'Where did the fire service go???'
"But HEY! what do you mean that getting a photocopied sheet of powerpoint slide isnt the same? LOL....I dont want an animated picture of someone cutting a roof...i wanna cut that roof darn it!!!! Dont hold up an axe and tell me how to sharpen it....
March 26

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At 7:41pm on January 16, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.
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