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Vic Silverfish
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SAFE-ISH

I agree that these are rather loaded questions. Just to stir the pot a bit: Why would anyone enter a burning structure without putting on their masks? 1) A 9 story building, fire in the top floor -...

Replied Nov 19

Dry or Wet Line?

My current department (NSW Rural Fire Service) always charges the line first. In Australia, fire-fighter safety is king, saving lives and property, less so. We are a more rural department, so water...

Replied Nov 16

What do you consider to be a jr. firefighter?

Don't let being a junior member discourage you, there's plenty you can do outside. FDNY has an entire role for the "Outside Vent Man" or OVM. Someone needs to start pitching laddars, assisting with...

Replied Nov 8

What Have You Found to be Useful Tools on a Rural Main-line Pumper?

If you end up fighting a lot of bushfire, you should put some food and drinks on the rig. We try to carry enough to spend 24 hours in the field with no re-supply, a real lifesaver in the opening ho...

Replied Nov 3

 

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Vic Silverfish replied to Jack/dt's discussion 'SAFE-ISH'
I agree that these are rather loaded questions. Just to stir the pot a bit: Why would anyone enter a burning structure without putting on their masks? 1) A 9 story building, fire in the top floor - do you mask up at the street level, or after asce...
on Thursday
Vic Silverfish commented on Jeanine's blog post 'Trauma Codes'
Excellent posts...I would advise that we not get too far ahead of ourselves calling a trauma code. I agree that if there are injuries incompatible with life and no vitals, you should call it. Does that mean you don't treat a patient who is unconsc...
on Thursday
Vic Silverfish replied to blair4630's discussion 'Dry or Wet Line?'
My current department (NSW Rural Fire Service) always charges the line first. In Australia, fire-fighter safety is king, saving lives and property, less so. We are a more rural department, so water supply, backup, and staffing are never guaranteed...
November 16
Vic Silverfish replied to Caroline's discussion 'What do you consider to be a jr. firefighter?'
Don't let being a junior member discourage you, there's plenty you can do outside. FDNY has an entire role for the "Outside Vent Man" or OVM. Someone needs to start pitching laddars, assisting with water supply, set up fans, do the "gopher" work. ...
November 7
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November 3
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November 3
Vic Silverfish replied to lucas miller's discussion 'what have you found to be usuful tools on a rural main line pumper'
If you end up fighting a lot of bushfire, you should put some food and drinks on the rig. We try to carry enough to spend 24 hours in the field with no re-supply, a real lifesaver in the opening hours of a big bushfire.
November 3
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November 2
Vic Silverfish commented on Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich's blog post 'Follow the Yellow “Safety Brick” Road!'
Can someone direct me to a transcript or video of these presentations? All I can find is reporters comments and message boards like this one. I can't believe that two active duty fire-fighters would try to get more of us killed, so I have a bit of...
November 1
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October 30
Vic Silverfish replied to John Menchen's discussion 'Hit the Lights'
Interesting. In NSW we are really limited how many flashy things we can have on the apparatus, so our wagons aren't nearly as bright as back in the US. That said, I'm a big fan of every available light, flasher, indicator, and bit of reflexite tha...
October 27
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October 27
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October 26
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October 26
Vic Silverfish commented on Misty Cummings's blog post 'The Left Side'
Good answers above. The stomach is on the left side (more or less) and in our ambo, laying on the left faced you towards the bench seat. If a patient has an embolism (air in the blood stream, for you supression only lot) laying on the left side w...
October 25
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October 25
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October 25
Vic Silverfish joined Dustin Bruce's group
PGFD(Prince Georges Firefighters)
Career and Volunteer firefighters of PGCo
October 25
Vic Silverfish joined Firefighter Nation WebChief's group
Maryland Firefighters
The group for Maryland Firefighters
October 25
Vic Silverfish commented on jamesbloodgood's blog post 'Aggressive'
I think we've always been agressive about water supply. The original fire hydrants were removeable breaches in water mains (fire plugs, if you will) that could be opened and used for drafting. I think Boston was the first US city to implement them...
October 25

Profile Information

Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I joined because I love the excitement. I stayed in because I enjoy making a postive impact.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
NSW Rural Fire Service
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Other Past or Current Departments:
PGFD
College Park MD
District Heights MD
My Training:
Fire, HazMat II, EMT-B
About Me:
American expat living in Australia. Grew up in Prince George's County Maryland, now living about 30km from Sydney. Back home, my department was entirely urban, here we are mostly bush fire, it's very different, but a lot of fun doing a new thing.
Day Job:
computer security guy
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The heavy focus on firefighter safety is starting to outpace our commitment to the public. We need to be prepared to risk our lives a little for property, and a lot for life.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Chicks dig it!

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At 9:23pm on November 3, 2009, DUST said…
I grew up their but didn't start firefighting till I moved to NC still a great dept. my neighbor across the street was active for many years there...thanks for sharing I enjoyed the article.
At 5:57pm on November 3, 2009, Luis Garcia said…
firefighters at war:
http://firesoulmuseum.blogspot.com/2009/11/firefighters-at-war.html
At 12:37pm on October 30, 2009, DUST said…
So you married a girl smarter than you...I can relate!
At 9:24am on October 26, 2009, Jessica Swift said…
haha yeah. that was my initiation into the dept. as well as their way of celebrating my passing of my level 2 certification.
At 10:38am on October 25, 2009, DUST said…
Oh and that handsome bloke is me!
At 5:58am on October 25, 2009, DUST said…
Tacoma Park! I know it well, so how does one end up down under?
At 11:59am on October 22, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Vic, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon
 
 

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Oldman replied to lutan1's discussion 'Firefighters need rescuing at fun park!'
Gives a new meaning to "down under".
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Peter Barriscale replied to Peter Barriscale's discussion 'Violence/Agression against crews'
If the police are aware of a weapon threat, they include armed officers in the response. Our usual tactic in these areas is to ensure we have an escape route - if the fire is in a cul-de-sac (dead end) we reverse the truck in so we can drive out q...
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FETC replied to Dustin J. Millis's discussion 'AED Question'
I have seen child pads with a reducer but for a baby birth to 1 (pediatric pads???) I havent seen them yet.
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