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Jeremy Bell
  • 22, Male
  • memphis,tennessee
  • United States
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Interview at 1400hrs

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Volunteer vs. Career

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new vollies...how do you train them?

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Aaron Whitford replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
thats right paul, and i have also learn't you gotta use heaps science knowledge because our fires "move" unlike a structure. So you gotta keep on top of the wind direction, wind speed, heat factors etc. But its all very fun
June 19
Richard Adams replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
Yes, That is a large problem with many departments in Texas that I have found. Texas is broken into two groups TCFP (Texas Commission Fire Protection) and SFFMA (State Firefighters Marshals Association). The SFFMA is for the Volunteers and TCFP is...
June 19
Jeff Cole replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
Personally I find this unacceptable, and clear evidence of the state of the fire service today. Whats worse is that many people don't even see this as a problem, and discuss it as if it is nothing more than a nuisence. This is 2009??? "Podunk" Pu...
June 15
paul raynel replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
that is not too much of a surprise we were not alowed into any structures but did grass and bush before we did the courses but in saying that a fast moving grass fire can be just as dangerous as a structure fire
June 14
Padre Pete replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
MMM Make that "write". Right?
June 13
Eddie Rogers replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
We issue all gear and pager to new members. They have 6 months probation in which participation in meetings and runs is looked at as well as the individuals general interest in our dept. We allow 1 yr from "hire" date or the first available class ...
June 13
Aaron Whitford replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
lol I gotta admitt thats how i learnt. i got all my PPE and the first fire i went to i had no training and i was uspposed to be a "runner" but i was order to grab a hose and go like fuck which i did (im a bush fireman) but then 6 months l8r i did ...
June 13
paul raynel replied to Jeremy Bell's discussion 'new vollies...how do you train them?'
when a volly starts in nz the get the usual police check and medical befor being accepted then they get issued with a pair of coveralls and structural gear helmet ect they then hold the rank of recruit which is essentially a support person unable ...
June 13

Profile Information

Hometown:
memphis,tennessee
I Live: (City, State)
memphis,tennessee
Years in Fire/EMS:
2
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To serve my community and to greatly impact lives in a positive way
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
grand valley fire department
Department Type:
EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments:
kingston springs fire department
My Training:
emt
About Me:
I am an emt-b going through school to be a paramedic
Day Job:
night manager
Top Issues Facing Responders:
New technology makes it more difficult for fire/ems
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
the adrenaline rush and serving my community

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At 3:48pm on October 7, 2007, icvfd28 said…
Oh pretty good, this week is fire prevention, so we just got done washing and WAXING our engine.
At 5:35pm on October 4, 2007, icvfd28 said…
Thanks... so how are things in tennessee?
At 8:01pm on October 3, 2007, FeliMarie said…
thanks its nothing special really... thanks for the add tho
 
 

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