- Uniform Shorts - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
We are looking for guidance on the use of uniform shorts in our department I have been asked to gather info We run combination fire EMS and inspections Our personnel are all cross trained, and respond to all types of emergencies, some of our guys ride the engine, some on ambulance, some in staff cars as inspectors Our current uniform ensemble allows us to wear station pants, safety toe
- The Switch - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
hey guys and gals, I'm looking for a bit of advice I'm currently a career firefighter for a very affluent suburb of a major city Our equipment is great, our tactics are progressive, and there is never a lack of training That being said, there are some things (not looking to elaborate at this point) that
- Stortz Connections - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
General firefighting discussion We use 5" supply with Stortz couplings, and they work pretty well The few problems we've had involve couplings coming undone when laying supply line, but as long as one makes sure the quarter-turn is complete, it shouldn't relly happen They are much easier to couple and uncouple quickly in times of need Hope this helps you FFSThomas Share Tweet #5 04-16
- chat rooms - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Spec Krista M Aukeman, United States Army Some day, in years to come, you will be wrestling with the great temptation, or trembling under the great sorrow of your life But the real struggle is here, now, in these quiet weeks Now it is being decided whether, in the day of your supreme sorrow or temptation, you shall miserably fail or gloriously conquer Character cannot be made except by a
- On Duty Exercise Program - Firehouse
On Duty Exercise Program 08-09-2006, 08:19 AM Hello, I'm Mike Stefano, author of The Firefighter's Workout Book, as well as health and fitness editor here at Firehouse Com Following my last article, I've received many questions regarding the practicallity of training hard while on duty Many were concerned about how it would effect immediate
- Starke Fire Department - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Residents of Starke have reason to be proud of their city fire department because of its dedicated employees and their determination to serve the people of the community in their area of responsibility The department's primary mission is to fight fires, but firefighters can often be found at the scenes of traffic accidents or other places of trauma In 29 years of service with the Starke Fire
- Leather Fire Boots Warrington-Pro 3009 - Firehouse
Hi there i want to hear from the members who use the Warrington-Pro leather boots Particularly the 3009 or 4000 series I need to know how much the 3009 weighs compared to the 4000 model (5 5lbs) Is there really a big diffrence with the Nomex kevlar Fabric? Does it justify the added cost? What if chief officers were wearing these as opposed to line firefighters?Any and all comments appreciated
- Air Force - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
The Air Force has an outstanding Fire Protection training program So much so, that some on this forum have cautioned that you need to get a committment in writing that you will get into Fire Protection Apparently, some recruiters in the past have promised recuits the Fire Protection program but have not put it in writing
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