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SCBA usage
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how about this for cheating, one person (a chief) took the nims 100, 200, etc copied the test and answers, then had most of the department "take " the courses, now most everyone has completed the required courses, or have they. Could this be why y...
Is it the mask itself or the whole pack that bothered you? Try just wearing the mask without the pack until you get comfortable with the mask, then put the pack on without going on air for a while, then move up to on air when you think your ready....
In my area, we only take pictures of accidents so the doctors in the ER can see the true mechanism of injury/car damage as related to patients' seated positions.
Sorry to bust your bubble but the last time I checked Fine VFD in St Lawrence County NY only had 10 or 11 members.
We use a three tag system, 2 tags are clipped to your coat or helmet. On scene one tag goes to the acct. board, the 2nd tag is taken when you go interior, the 3rd tag has no clip. It is carried in wallet or in pocket at all times. We have two acct...
1956 ford pumper parade truck called the Gray Ghost, 1998 ford pumper called the farm tractor because only has top speed of 62 mph.
Once at a car accident one bystander insisted on helping, trying to be the good samaritan. Several times he got in the way trying to help, so finally I told him I had an important job for him to do. Gladly he replied. So I told him to grab hold of...
back in 88 we were in middle of a waterball tournament when siren in village sounded. Reported as a shed fire six miles from town. Asst chief had 1975 international 2000 gal tanker with no running boards. When he pulled up on scene, five firemen c...
4 am, paged out to a fire call. Woman reports a huge flash of light followed by a loud explosion noise. Got on scene, found nothing out of ordinary. Explained to lady that a flash of light and a big boom is a normal occurance during a thunder and ...
In our department, the Chiefs have mobiles and portables. Each fire truck has a portable. The rescue van has 12 portables. On the Ambulance side, all medical people have portables, plus mobiles in their cars. All interior teams take a portable wit...
try sloppy joes, ground beef, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, water to thin. brown ground beef, add 2-3 bottles of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of mustard, quarter cup of vinegar, half lb of brown sugar, thin with water, add salt and pepper to t...
hi, Jim from Harrisville VFD and Rescue in Lewis County. Have a good day
I'm 57 and still active, but slowing down a lot. I am captain of the rescue company, training officer, secretary, safety officer, rehab officer, accountability officer, and an EMT. We are a small rual department with 31 active members. I rarely am...
The thing to do is stop every time. Returning from any ambulance call in the ambulance, we always stop at cars parked on the side of the road, even if it's clear there isn't an accident. Most times it is someone talking on a cell phone or a mother...
Profile Information
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 15
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- love the excitement and opportunity to help others
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- harrisville v.f.d/harrisville rescue squad
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Secretary / Treasurer, Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 15
- My Training:
- 8 ics courses
over 30 nys courses
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- At 12:10am on April 8, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - James, 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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True, KGOD:
But, someday, somewhere; there's gonna be that ONE time...
when you make webbing shorter to put in your bunker gear what do you call that
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