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Please dont let the comments lead you astray. Most depts. train on a regular basis and do so properly. Most fire depts. follow s.o.p. when it comes to training. Most are regulated by state fire marshals and ect. to meet standards. E.M.S. is also r...
Our new firefighters get over 500 hours of initial training in fire ops with at least 40 being in ground ladders. They also have to pass state skill stations individually in order to pass Fire 1 and 2 (Fire 2 and Tidewater Regional Fire Academy ar...
I believe that you MUST train continually on basics in order to be able to operate with any type of proficency or skill. If you don't practice the basics, yes, you will get rusty and it will take longer to complete your task. To answer the questio...
Well said Greg....I wish everyone had your attitude. Over the years I've noticed in just about every dept, mine included, 65% are in to it, 20% are somewhat in to it and 15% are just fillin numbers.
all I can say is that I am new to the volunteer Fire/EMS world....I truly hope that I get the proper training so that I can continue to build upon it during my time with the fire hall here in WNY. During my probation time I truly hope that my inst...
I agree. Hands on training is important,very important. The more"hands on" The more experience gained the better the firefighter. It has been my experence training with a dept. that trained once a week, Yes thats once a week, that more personel sh...
Understand, no bad thing. I know our brothers and sisters are lookingfor something to hold there attention in regards to training. I can say I do also. Lets face it boring is boring, but at times required. Yes I am stuck on the "you must train" st...
Greg, I didn't mean that as a bad thing; guy's get to whining about what we are doining and want somthing different, as refered to above "latest and greatest" Always makes me think about that quote.
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- Hometown:
- chandlerville,Il
- I Live: (City, State)
- same
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 16yrs
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- To help others
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Department Type:
- EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Other Response Agency Type
- Rank/Role There:
- Captain, EMT - Basic, Other
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- SAR ESDA EMERGENCY PLANNING FF EMS ECT ECT ECT
- My Training:
- SAR FF2 EMT A, A/C,I,I/D ECT.ECT>
- Day Job:
- Own buisness
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- The ever changing challenges facing depts and there personel
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- helping people
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 1:15am on April 7, 2009,
Jim aka Bick said… - Hello Greg,I don't hardly ever get on here any more myself. I hope all is well on your end too.
- At 1:51am on April 6, 2009,
Captain Busy said… - Thanks Greg, I've been doing graphic art for years and this seemed like a good avitar for me... : )
TCSS, Mike
- At 12:37am on April 6, 2009,
DeAnna LaHaye said… - Hello Grey,
thank you...I am glad that some one knows how I fell.
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Good morning! How are we faithing? When things take place that just plain throw you for a loop, praise God. When you are hurting emotionally or physically, praise God. When you feel like you are like pond scum, praise God and of course when you ar...
Good morning! How are we faithing? When things take place that just plain throw you for a loop, praise God. When you are hurting emotionally or physically, praise God. When you feel like you are like pond scum, praise God and of course when you ar...
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