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dontfall
Dec 18, 2007, 3:46 PM
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Hey guys,
I recently joined my local volunteer fire department. I will be enrolling into the Essentials class this upcoming spring.
I have been issued all of my gear and it fits quite well-considering it is hand me downs till I complete my classes.
I see other guys have different things in there pockets, biners attached, etc.
What I am looking for is what do you think would be helpful to have on myself while responding to calls? I know each firefighter has preference but I am full of questions.
Thanks for all of your help!
Chris
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c4c
Dec 19, 2007, 8:04 PM
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dontfall wrote: Hey guys, I recently joined my local volunteer fire department. I will be enrolling into the Essentials class this upcoming spring. I have been issued all of my gear and it fits quite well-considering it is hand me downs till I complete my classes. I see other guys have different things in there pockets, biners attached, etc. What I am looking for is what do you think would be helpful to have on myself while responding to calls? I know each firefighter has preference but I am full of questions. Thanks for all of your help! Chris
I don't know. How about a fire extinguiser?
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microbarn
Dec 19, 2007, 8:45 PM
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I enjoy these firefighting questions to break up the monotony, but if you are actually hoping for answers...there has to be a better place. If I remember your last thread, I was the only one with firefighting experience that posted. However, I have SQUAT for firefighting experience.
If you are in a class, this seems to be a thing to bring up to the instructors. There also could be another forum where actual firefighters post.
If you are just posting this stuff for fun and you don't mind that you get crap answers...please post away.
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microbarn
Dec 19, 2007, 8:48 PM
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all that being said... a multitool would probably be a good thing.
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binrat
Dec 19, 2007, 8:54 PM
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Spring loaded center punch for breaking auto glass and a BFK.
Binrat
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epoch
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Dec 19, 2007, 10:36 PM
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One of these:
Emergency Rappelling Belt
And one of these:
Truckman's Belt
Get yourself a good flashlight too.
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pinktricam
Dec 20, 2007, 3:19 AM
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Because almost every firefighter
I've met has had a personal story.
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epoch
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Dec 20, 2007, 3:34 AM
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I forgot to add this:
This comes in handy for a ton of possible situations.
PMIŽ HOT X-It Kit
Designed especially for firefighters, PMI's Hot X-It Kit helps to protect your rope against heat damage during emergency egress. In a hot room or flashover situation, seconds count. PMI's nomex Heat Guard is a heat and abrasion resistant chafe guard that helps to protect the rope against flame, adding critical moments to your opportunity for safe egress.
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dontfall
Dec 20, 2007, 3:21 PM
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microbarn wrote: I enjoy these firefighting questions to break up the monotony, but if you are actually hoping for answers...there has to be a better place. If I remember your last thread, I was the only one with firefighting experience that posted. However, I have SQUAT for firefighting experience. If you are in a class, this seems to be a thing to bring up to the instructors. There also could be another forum where actual firefighters post. If you are just posting this stuff for fun and you don't mind that you get crap answers...please post away.
Def not posting for the hell of it.
I don't pay attention to the crap answers.
A window punch and a decent flashlight sounds good! I'll also carry a pair or two of latex gloves.
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wjca
Dec 20, 2007, 3:35 PM
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dontfall wrote: microbarn wrote: I enjoy these firefighting questions to break up the monotony, but if you are actually hoping for answers...there has to be a better place. If I remember your last thread, I was the only one with firefighting experience that posted. However, I have SQUAT for firefighting experience. If you are in a class, this seems to be a thing to bring up to the instructors. There also could be another forum where actual firefighters post. If you are just posting this stuff for fun and you don't mind that you get crap answers...please post away. Def not posting for the hell of it. I don't pay attention to the crap answers. A window punch and a decent flashlight sounds good! I'll also carry a pair or two of latex gloves.
The spyderco knife I linked has a window punch, a whistle and will cut through a seat belt like butter (without a sharp point to stab the person with).
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redpointron
Dec 21, 2007, 6:42 PM
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microbarn wrote: I enjoy these firefighting questions to break up the monotony, but if you are actually hoping for answers...there has to be a better place. If I remember your last thread, I was the only one with firefighting experience that posted. However, I have SQUAT for firefighting experience. If you are in a class, this seems to be a thing to bring up to the instructors. There also could be another forum where actual firefighters post. If you are just posting this stuff for fun and you don't mind that you get crap answers...please post away.
are you talking about this thread?
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...est=24451000#1716269
maybe you ought to pay a little closer attention to the details, you think?
you are correct that there are better places to look than the community forum of a rock climbing website, but the kid is asking questions, which is more that most do...
donfall...if you have questions, please p.m. me (fwiw, i will be promoted to captain next month, have taught almost a dozen recruit classes and would love to answer your questions). you could also p.m. arcee.com user "flamer". he's been fighting fire in downtown denver for over 7 years. he's a truckie, so all he does is break things, but he's a good source of info too...
regards.
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jmvc
Dec 22, 2007, 3:55 PM
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epoch wrote: One of these: [image]http://www.fireauthority.com/jpegs/336521.jpg[/image] Emergency Rappelling Belt And one of these: [image]http://www.fireauthority.com/jpegs/141405.jpg[/image] Truckman's Belt Get yourself a good flashlight too.
Surely the fireman's suit has a harness with leg loops and a decent light.. I'm only recently a volunteer, but if we have them over here in spain surely the suits in the USA have them..
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