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Will B
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  • Mount Pleasant, IA
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Looking for a 2 way. Need some feedback.

Started Nov 20

What is your department like?

Replied Aug 25

How many are on your department?

Replied Aug 19

 

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Looking for a 2 way. Need some feedback.
There are a few of us on my department who are looking at purchasing 2 way radios for ourselves. The problem we run into is when we get called out for brush fires or when a person is in one of our tankers. We don't have enough portable radios for ...
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Will B and Gary Gene Beckman ll are now friends
September 8
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September 8
Will B replied to Joshua's discussion 'What is your department like?'
All volunteer 30 members 180-200 calls a year All fire/rescue no EMS 1 station 185 sq miles both city and rural 3 pumpers 1 heavy rescue 1 light rescue/brush truck 1 brush truck 2 tankers 1 105ft tower 2 command vehicle 1 trailer for foam/insulati...
August 25
Will B replied to angela/jeremy's discussion 'How many are on your department?'
We have 30 firefighters on our department. A department in our county has 6-8 firefighters on it. They are lucky to run 10 calls a year.
August 19
Will B replied to elmer john panther jr.'s discussion 'fire preventon week'
On my dept we usually have between 8 to 10 guys that help on FPW. We split off in to 2 groups and either go to the schools and day cares or stay at the station as some day cares will come up to the station. At the larger schools we stand up in fro...
August 12
Jake and Will B are now friends
August 11
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August 3
Will B replied to Dustin J. Millis's discussion 'Rescue or Engine?'
We respond with these 2 truck This truck has gen set,casscade system, 2 complete set of air bags, jaws and cutters both run off the back along with anthor cutter and an omni tool run off the officers sides, hand tools and enough cribbing to build ...
August 3
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August 2
Will B left a comment for Bill Claus
August 2
Bill Claus left a comment for Will B
July 28
Will B replied to Jeff's discussion 'How many calls per year?'
Between 180 and 200 calls a year. 185 sq miles no EMS.
July 28
Will B replied to Matt Mason's discussion 'Fire Depts. with "Old School Tankers" Mack, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Kenworth, real trucks.'
We just retired this old late 60s Binder.
June 3
Will B replied to Capt. Mick's discussion 'What Type Of Ladder Truck Do You Have In Your Department'
We have a 105' rear mount. Truck was bought used couple years ago from the Indiana, Pennsylvania fire department. This was the truck that it replaced. Its a 1970 something 85' midmount that came from Seminole, Florida.
May 27
Will B replied to Dustin J. Millis's discussion 'your biggest tanker???'
We have 2 tankers. A 2000 gal Mack and a 1500 gal tank that was remounted on an 87 Ford chassis. It was originally on a 67 International that was retired.
May 27

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Hometown:
Mount Pleasant, IA
I Live: (City, State)
Mount Pleasant, IA
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
A way to give back to the community
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
MPFD
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
2.5
My Training:
FF 1
FF 2
Haz Mat Ops

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At 8:50pm on July 28, 2009, Bill Claus said…
Greetings Will, from a fellow Iowan down the road in Keokuk.
At 1:30pm on May 12, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Will, 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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