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This is my personal tool:
If I'm going interior in a fire, I'm going to have a traditional tool. If i'm not foing inside, then I don't need the extra wieght on me at all times.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.
Not necessarily high stress or foreground related, but about understanding how habits work so you can create habits to better yourself. I.E. eating habits, exercising regularly, etc.
Cheap gloves from Home Depot for “Work Gloves” when doing anything but extrication.
Certified or not, you want the right stuff for extrication or doing any work around vehicles. These are what I have and have lasted years.
Ringers R-314 Extrication Gloves, Cut Resistant Work Gloves https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XPUR6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qkH.FbE1VGGVT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is a cross post from r/ems because I think it has value being read by firefighters who don't think of EMS as being a core service and it is a worthwhile read. The actual letter can be read here: https://www.scribd.com/doc/298789450/Jullette-Saussy-Resignation-Letter
I got a book called firefighter functional fitness by Jim moss. It has some good workouts in there and great information.
May not be exactly what you are looking for but this gives good insight into wildfire due to different fuel types etc. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/mobile/p/fire-in-californias-ecosystems-neil-g-sugihara/1100002719/2675186337172?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+Textbooks_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP20456&k_clickid=3x20456
NJ Civil Service Announcement was posted
Antarctica is looking for airport FF/EMT's found it on indeed
*not an expert on the process and just saw the postings
My service has a no drugs policy, which includes any anabolic steroids. That being said, steroid use is not policed at all. However if they decided to pursue it, it could be grounds for termination.
Hard to say how without knowing your training schedule, and the roster your agency runs. But generally most services allow some time during the day to train and have gyms on station.
Depends on how busy your station is, but it will definitely impact during your recruit training period and probation. Also if you have a big job (structure fire etc) the last thing you feel like doing is hitting the gym.
People do compete, but you are completely correct about the energy deficiency. You need to be at 100% and you are only letting your mates down if you have no energy and you don't want to be that guy.
17 is pretty young to be juicing, especially with only 2 years behind you in the gym. 17 is also very young for the fire service, so if this is your dream - I would be putting anything that could jeopardize my application on hold. Also one of the biggest killers of firefighters is heart disease (sorry for the webmd, but there is plent more out there), and I am sure you are aware the stress steroids place on your heart.
I suppose that depends upon the purpose of the building. Nursing homes and stuff- should be better access for EMS/fire. A lot of parking lots don't allow for ready entry of larger vehicles, and although most nursing homes/hospitals have covered areas for pickup and return of patients, the antennas always seem to scrape the roof. I worry about setting off fire sprinklers (even these breezeways are sprinklered out here) with the antennae.
Ditto with ready access for patients: ramps that are too steep, winding, or no ramp at all- bad juju.
Similarly, in the US, the trend has been towards increasingly heavy patients; removing them through conventional means (hallways, doorways, etc.) is tough in all but the best-equipped structures: litters are too wide/long for ready access.
From a fire perspective, Class 4, 5, and 6 fire resistance is where it's at.
Firefighting apps that are useful... That is a very slim list. CADpage is a must for Volunteers IMO. This one isn't too bad either. The second one is more of something you are asking for. To be honest others may know of some stuff but the FF market isn't explored by app developers. Why make a quiz app for FFs when you can make a quiz game for kids and it get 100 thousand times the downloads and plenty of ad revenue? I'm interested to see what others respond with tbh because I know of nothing useful like that on the app store.
Mine sits on one of these.
Makes it more tolerable without waking up the entire house. Matches the kitchen docor too which is a plus.
I bought a coat. It's under armor. I got it on Amazon for about $200.
Under Armour Men's UA Storm ColdGear® Infrared Porter 3-in-1 Jacket 3XL GECKO GREEN https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB3WQ7I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ko-6ub0KENX9R https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB3WQ7I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ko-6ub0KENX9R
It runs a little big. So I would get at least one size smaller. Looks like they're sold out of the black too.
If you type in waterproof insulated gloves, you'll get hits on Amazon, Ive seen department stores start carrying them too.
I happen to use these, I person I work with had a spare pair gave them to me.
Like any work glove, if you use them everyday, they fall apart by the end of the season.
When I was a Stryker Driver in Iraq we had emergency air bottles Similar to this that were in case of a water roll over
I believe this could also be useful for escaping a smoke filled house too
Yet to find anything better than an Excel spreadsheet. I have tried multiple platforms (Australia). Best app I have seen for trucks is called HVSC and is used for heavy vehicle safety checks. (Fuel, tyres, hours, etc) Edit (link for VSC): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foundry38.vsc
It would be great for a tick and note app for equipment. A layout like:
•Picture •Item Description / ID Number •Cost (if required) •Quantity •State (Select: Good, Poor, Replace, Repair) •Notes
Take the initiative, grab a book and plan some trainings for your team.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1284144631/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_2e0JBb03Q0GMH
If that book is too expensive, buy the 3rd edition from 2013 - the content is still relevant.
i've read a bit about mindfulness as a sort of practice related to meditation, but never as a class for first responders. a book i've read that i thought was excellent was The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. He worked in a monastery during the Vietnam War that took in all wounded and displaced people, from both sides. So he's seen his fair share of chaos. I've referred to his teachings often during stressful times in my carrer so far, i think it directly applies to our work.
I don't know of any apps specifically based on the writings of Norman and Brannigan. My best advice would be to download the Quizlet app and get flashcard sets based on them. I've found several sets based on Brannigans building construction, and Norman's handbook of tactics.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quizlet.quizletandroid
No-pager works well for me, it won't stop alerting utill you hit accept. Pair it with a minitor 5 sound clip and it should do the trick. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplex.nopager.app
Get a new CO detector. If that also goes off, it’s your furnace.
A way to avoid any confusion is to get detectors that verbalize what they’re activating for:
https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-21026065-Carbon-Monoxide-Warning/dp/B015BRS90O
It will make noise and say ‘Fire’ or ‘Warning, Carbon Monoxide’. This way the low battery/old faulty detector issue won’t be confused for an actual alarm.
Hello,
You had asked if I was looking for only individuals responding to the initial bombing. Due to difficulty finding participants the study has been expanded to those that were present at the Watertown Manhunt as well. I would deeply appreciate it if you could share this with anyone you think would qualify for the study. The updated study information is linked below.
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Hello Friends,
I am asking for help reaching first and secondary responders or individuals who provided medical care as part of the initial bombing, MIT Shooting or Watertown Manhunt who would volunteer to complete an online questioner for my William James College doctoral research project!
Please re-post this! Especially, if you think you know someone who may have responded to or provided medical care following the BMB.
Here is the direct link to take the survey if you think you are eligible to participate: https://tinyurl.com/y5gfdgwx
Thank you!
I'll assume you mean a flashlight. Not a lantern that lights a general area. I've used a Streamlight Survivor for many years. I bought mine a few years before my department bought the rechargeable ones for the firetrucks and mounted the chargers near every seating position on the new trucks. The one I had bought for myself uses AA batteries and I use lithium because I wanted to be able to swap them out and get light right away. I have the yellow one.
Please read my comments above.. I have used a surefire x300 ultra the last several years and an older version before that! 27 years and never had a problem.. even melted my helmet eye shield when we had those and a pair of goggles but the light kept working! Same batteries as the streamlight and streamlights are not “special for firefighters”.. just saying.. never had a problem …. Easy mount as well.. check the below! here is the link for the band.. light goes through the holes.. nice tight fit!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-99075-Firefighter-Rubber-Helmet/dp/B01I5HENRA
There’s lots of ways to do it, but the simplest is to have webbing in a pocket with a carabiner, and you can secure it to a tool or anchor by the window, wrap it under your butt and essentially belay yourself out. It takes some practice but it doesn’t require a harness or belt
/u/Hotshotberad,
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Buy the appropriate size of that cover right there. The security panels "lock" into the doors so it doesn't blow off in the wind. It goes down far enough to keep snow and ice off your wiper blades. Get one that comes with the mirror covers as well, put one at least on your drivers side.
When the pager goes off, for a small amount of snow you should be able to pull all of it off the windshield when you remove the cover - just a matter of opening drivers door, undoing the fastner, and pulling the cover with you as you walk around to passenger side, and then either toss the cover in the back seat or inside your front door.
If you're expecting several inches of snow or more, keep a (clean-ish) push broom ready, use it to push the bulk of the snow off your windshield and hood (but don't go clear down to the metal in case there's a rock or something in the bristles of the broom), and then remove the cover.
you velcro your gloves on? just strap them up and clip them on
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0762RSGQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I mean, sometimes you just don't have an option. Ideally though you would use some sort of torch shield
The weather channel actually posted a video about how this fire has increased the radiation level in the area. https://weather.com/news/video/radiation-levels-spike-at-site-of-forest-fires-near-chernobyl-plant
I've come to absolutely love Psyberia's Offline Maps. You can do anything your map fetishes could desire. Custom maps, layering, editing, waypoints and much more. Even great for sharing POI with people or recreational activities. Other than that Google Maps will suffice for most things.
For blue tooth capable pager, you can get this sleep headband or wear a bluetooth wearable that will vibrate on notification if that can wake you up. I am in IT and on call every 4 weeks, so I have tried a few somewhat recently because I felt bad for my wife, but 20 years now she is an IT wife, and told me to "stop being such a ninny".
Loops. Cheap, super easy to put in, and specifically designed to be able to hear other people talking in loud environments.
I have a pair and they work as advertised.
I run 1 of these on my POV (4x4 Chevy Silverado because our roads are creekbeds sometimes) with my flashers on. It's very bright at night which is great when there's 0 streetlights and pitch black darkness.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXPP0UC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If we get a call on the other end of my district it can take me 30 minutes to get there. If we get a call in the remote areas of our district it can take me 45 minutes, so I get where you're coming from. Often I'm still only the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd responder on-scene when I get there.
It took an hour for us to get to a mutual aid call at a trailer fire a couple days ago and we were the 4th engine and the main pump station.
The magnets on that light are very strong. Our roads don't have posted speed limits and on paved roads I've hit 65 without issues with that light. We have countless 180 degree hairpin turns and blind switchbacks up in these mountains and it has never budged. Clearly I recommend it :P.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roasting-Tin-Around-World-Dinners/dp/1529110130/ref=asc_df_1529110130/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=430871429448&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17728186667662393701&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&a... This book is good and easy! There’s a series of them.
Also lasagne is much easier than it seems to cook and have it with some garlic bread or whatever. Jsut mince veg and a few sauces
Not fire specific, but Im a big fan of Building Construction Illustrated
This is more a look at the policy decisions that led to ‘The War Years’.
Old post, but I found this via Google and was looking for the same thing. I have big legs as well (I race mountain bikes) and the 5.11s were way too tight on my quads. Are these the ones you are recommending here?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098SF6841
Thanks!
Ok, what about shirts… Proper seem to be advertised as good quality… I cannot find one in my size, and color required…
Patriot/galls say they have one and they just haven’t sent it. It’s been a week. Which makes me believe…. They don’t have one(L) . I ordered a XL…. Knowing it would be big… but wow!!! Way too big for me, sleeves past the elbow by two inches and I’m 5’10… used to be 195-205lbs. Now 165-170(🙏).
So I went ahead and ordered one of these… the zipper actually makes a little sense to me… and it’s not a color I have ever seen anybody wearing at any local, county, state level nor private company around here…. So it’s basically a 1 week shirt and then a range shirt at best. Opinions? Are there better shirts?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UONX4W/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_8TCHY4JWX455NYKZJ8AA_0?psc=1
Ok, what about shirts… Proper seem to be advertised as good quality… I cannot find one in my size, and color required…
Patriot/galls say they have one and they just haven’t sent it. It’s been a week. Which makes me believe…. They don’t have one(L) . I ordered a XL…. Knowing it would be big… but wow!!! Way too big for me, sleeves past the elbow by two inches and I’m 5’10… used to be 195-205lbs. Now 165-170(🙏).
So I went ahead and ordered one of these… the zipper actually makes a little sense to me… and it’s not a color I have ever seen anybody wearing at any local, county, state level nor private company around here…. So it’s basically a 1 week shirt and then a range shirt at best. Opinions? Are there better shirts?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UONX4W/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_8TCHY4JWX455NYKZJ8AA_0?psc=1
They’ll get woken up by one of the others and most likely get called sleeping beauty and have their stones busted until the next guy does it. These are also a staple for future occurrences.
Also a pretty good book on Pat Brown, called Miss You, Pat.
https://www.amazon.com/Miss-You-Pat-Sharon-Watts/dp/1430327049
Talks a lot about the type humble person he was, while still being a tremendous leader and FF.
I don't have a picture, but we recently switched to these. Game changer.
Veto HB-XL (Extra Large Hydrant Bag) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJTPQGL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_YWPMEH1XM0VT61JFD9W3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the spray im referring to. If you end up liking it, you could go to the chemical guys product that another commenter mentioned, it’s just not a spray and costs a bit more.
The first time you use it, you’ll wash your car and spray your car off, spray the wax on, then dry your car. So you’ll be spreading the spray around while drying your car. When people say you really don’t have to use much, you don’t. I maybe do like 1 spray per main body panel lol.
Every time after the initial spray & dry (assuming you wash your car relatively regularly), just wash your car and spray it on then spray your car off again. The pressure from the water will push the wax around, then you can just dry your car like normal.
Gifting is a very tender art. We choose some beautiful things and give them to someone we love and adore as a sign of affection. I'm going to buy my firemen a firefighter travel tumbler gift. well, I have chosen a not-bad product and am ready to gift. Firefighter travel tumbler gift link.
I am here just for firefighter gift ideas. I'm going to buy my firemen a <strong>firefighter travel tumbler gift</strong>. well, I have chosen a not-bad product and am ready to gift. Firefighter gifts should be items that aid relaxation after a long day, something they can utilize at work, unique gifts, and themed memorabilia that have the Fire & Dept emblem.
Downloading a tabata timer app you can save your workouts and configure the settings and times. You just create the workout, select what you want to do and it tells you when to switch and rest.
This is the one I use. Takes a little work but great way to bring workouts you like wherever you go
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evgeniysharafan.tabatatimer
Late to the post but Frank Viscuso's Fireground Operational Guide was the most useful book for me recently studying for a promotion.
Fireground Operational Guides https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593702590/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_D1H6MVZB8AQNG26KH1SN
These Sneaker Balls work pretty well. I originally got them for my climbing shoes and now use them in my station boots too. If I end up working a 24hr shift (normally do 10hr days/14hr nights) then I put on fresh socks at shift change.
Found another source: > Unfortunately, he also fell prey to crack cocaine addiction, which derailed his music career. Coolio entered rehab and straightened himself out by taking a job as a firefighter in the forests of northern California.
Looks like you had the right idea.
I would recommend reading The Body Keeps the Score.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_RKQ9BF0313P1WEBRQVKM
My one chief recently got this bag so I snagged one as well, it feels really well built and fits things in just right. The only complaint he had was his didn't come with the shoulder strap oddly, mine thankfully did lol
Was talking to a coworker today and he mentioned a tool that clamps the opening shut. Way better option but more expensive.
As with everything, YMMV, but fire rated safes do have different ratings.
This is just solely to illustrate the point, but THIS SAFE is rated to withstand 760ºC (1400ºF) for 30 minutes, while THIS SAFE says that it’s rated for 927ºC (or 1700ºF) for 60 minutes.
I’ve also see a literal SHIT TON of cash survive a fire in a metal filing cabinet…so, there’s that too.
Here’s a few options for you. I have one of the rubber DoorJamms that says FIRE on it. Used to use the cheap clamps, but when you’re at a building with a personal vehicle working a medical call awaiting an ambulance in the middle of nowhere like me, residents tend to remove them without knowing you’re there. These tend to stay in place, and as you can see have multiple uses.
Debating about buying a set of these, but I don’t have any experience with them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LSTYDXD/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_57SYYD66VQXA1NTP5701
When I was ALS in the US, I carried a pair of chocks that could wedge a door open - at the bottom or over a hinge. As both a firefighter and as a medic.
It was an earlier version, but this is what I saw on Amazon to be similar:
Wedge-It - The Ultimate Door Stop - Lime Green - TWO PACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0122FKADC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Y771AY2VVGFF8YFN3PE8
Side note, if I had any questions on if I should be there… I wasn’t.
Cheers! Good luck and God bless.
I bought these through Groupon. They do the job well enough for station boots and are waterproof. If you go for them I definitely recommend ordering a bit bigger than what you wear. I normally wear 11W sneaker but ordered both the 11.5 and 12. I ended up keeping the 12s and returned the 11.5.
I've never seen this before. Why isn't it more popular? It looks like it's been ripped off already or at least easy to supply
It’s more about showing up with something rather than nothing. Fruit and vegetable platters have become a lot more common where I work since we’ve had some retirements.
There’s an interview coaching program called Top Score that helped me a lot when I was testing the book they put out has a list of questions to ask on a ride along.
You can buy the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Firefighter-Interview-Rule-Book/dp/0996127100
No one testing and interview program is perfect and you still have to put in the work to get the job. But have something to fall back on and walking in with a plane really helped me. Best of luck to you!
I've just got one of these things shoved up each leg from a Y and it's completely dry pretty quick
Here’s one that would work. Not many choices out there, sorry.
Streamlight 68250 4AA ProPolymer Flashlight without Batteries, Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000670520/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GHWQZNZ6Z6WF95TE4DQC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-your-Firefighter-Interview-Lepore/dp/0972993452/ref=nodl_
This book is worth it’s weight in gold. He goes through commonly asked questions and explains how he would answer them, and then explains the reasoning behind the question and why he answered it the way he did. I was asked a few questions that were almost verbatim from that book. Even if you don’t, it’ll get your mind thinking the way it needs to be for this kind of interview.
Also, if you know people in the department reach out to them and ask to set up a mock interview or two before your actual one. Good luck!
This stuff is the best, little expensive though. I’ve been told Brasso changed their formula to make it less caustic or more environmentally friendly or something, it doesn’t work nearly as well as it used to.
Wright's Brass and Copper Polish and Cleaner - 8 Ounce - Gently Cleans and Removes Tarnish Without Scratching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UZQ59W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_90N51GXN5NFRNDSC1EPW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This book right here will get you heading in the right direction. It focuses on all aspects of firefighter fitness and breaks it down into different sections "core, cardiovascular fitness, strength, etc." Also touches on nutrition quite a bit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990844242/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_KAC5Y8EBZXE1S101XV3B
Cable cutters, $30 and always useful. Cheaper if you don't care about brand.
Klein Tools 63050 Cable Cutter, Heavy Duty Cutter for Aluminum, Copper, and Communications Cable
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000302X1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EYFYX0QP8ACM86QX7SXD
I know some guys who wear these. Easy enough to switch them up.
I've never felt the need, but there are a few times I wish I had them.
This stuff here works great. Doesn't stick to fresh tattoos (much, anyway) and if it happens to, just get it wet and it comes right off. Stays in place reasonably well. I got a full calf sleeve through my recruit process (full days in bunker gear) and had no issues.
Thorogood Men's 9" Waterproof Power EMS/Wildland, Composite Safety Toe Boot (Discontinued from Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053B2RSO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PYNPCF0W5DE3Y0DJB17C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are what I wear. They’ve held strong for more than 3 years.
Basically comes down to quals that the crews hold. That and amount/quality of work they're expected to perform.
See here for more info : https://tinyurl.com/y93zzcad
As an example a type 1 IHC (hotshots) is expected to cut 16.5 chains of direct line per hour in fuel model 5 (brush), while a type 2 handcrew is expected to cut 7 chains of direct line per hour. 1 chain = 66 feet. You can find the fireline production rates online or in the fireline handbook/redbook. It lists everything from 2 person engine crews to dozers to handcrews
Of course those production rates are optimal and not realistic (you won't be digging near as fast on day 12, hour 10 as you were day 1 hour 3) but they are technical written expectations.
Kershaws are good knives. They make models that flip open and are easy to use with gloves. They run $20-$30 which makes it palatable when you lose one.
Kershaw FreeFall Pocket Knife (3840) 3.25 In. Stonewashed Stainless Steel Blade with Modified Tanto Tip; K-Texture Handle; SpeedSafe Assisted Open, Liner Lock, Reversible Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU6NRJU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YH75K8TSDRFSKBTATFSN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Kershaw Cryo Folding Knife (1555TI); 2.75” 8Cr13MoV Steel Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating, SpeedSafe Assisted Open, Frame Lock, 4-Position Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.1 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_03AD43QPFHB1GV7WJ49H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I carry these in my radio pocket with a webbing loop attached between the two handles: KNIPEX 71 32 200 Comfort Grip High Leverage Cobolt Cut with Ntch and Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXO8LK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8IsJMCajFOzhj
This looks like the best I could find for around $50 USD. Any thoughts? I have never used an extinguisher since I was a boy. I'm not a small guy either and the wife could surely support 10lbs.
First Alert PRO5 Rechargeable Heavy Duty Plus Fire Extinguisher UL rated 3-A:40-B:C, Red, 10 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M2QR8U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_414WWY3NSEWPT5YWD1ZH?psc=1
Do I refill them at the fire station?
While I guess I would first use my CO2 extinguisher, for someone who never used one I would advise to have near kitchen 9 kg or at least 6 kg of ABC grade powder extinguisher, something like this . While this one is 30€ and you can refill you could probably get cheaper one that is only one time use. If you are afraid that fire can start while kitchen is unattended there are product that get installed above oven and in case of fire they will brake and release fire suppression agent like that
Take a look at the book Firefighter Functional Fitness. I got it a few years ago and restructured my department’s fitness program. Here’s the Amazon link:
Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990844242/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SDKFAFB5X4M3D4KXERRF
I asked this recently as well. I ended up with this one.
I got the large size. The medium was a little too small. With the large size I pack a hoodie, a few clean shirts, shoes to work out in, change of clothes for off going and there is plenty of room if I need to bring bedding back with me or my laptop and charger.
Hey man, I am in IA! 15 years on a FD, feel free to PM if you run out of options
Those two numbers listed above would be worth a try, they are national initiatives.
Also there are some online options, but less specific to FD https://www.7cups.com/ for example has a free option, where you get to chat with trained "listeners" or there is a paid option to talk to a counselor. Many communities in Iowa have limited mental health service, so possibly a tele counseling option like that might be more helpful.
That said, your mental health will affect your entire livelihood, so even if your department is unable to cover it, I would strongly encourage you to find a way to get services. There are plenty of grants available and in many cases you can get a sliding fee charge.
Page 1142 of this book specifically mentions OF-380 (there at the bottom of the label of that can), and the book is from 1945. It's carbon tet, either way.
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"safety issues"
read the letter from the local EMA's.
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the firefighters resigned because they wanted the guy who stole $5k from the department as chief in 2014 to remain and who shows no leadership and doesnt appear to require any relevant training.
In Germany, most hydrants are underground. Depending on the zoning of the area, the distance between two hydrants varies from 80 to 120 meters.
To make underground hydrants easier to find, every hydrant has a locator sign nearby which contains information on the diameter of the water main the hydrant is connected to and on it's location relative to the sign.
The hydrant locator sign in this picture refers to a hydrant that sits on a 300mm main and is located 1.1m left and 8.4m perpendicular to the sign.
Over the ground hydrants are typically only found near buildings which pose a significant risk and need lots of water, they're easy to spot because they stick out of the ground and are painted in a way they're easy to see. Also for such buildings, special plans exist which have to include all information relevant for the fire department. Those plans have to be kept up to date and given to the fire department regularly.
Some fire departments additionally keep hydrant plans of their area of responsibility, sometimes as a map, sometimes as a list, but not everyone goes through the effort of maintaining something like that.
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I’d say one of the best pieces of equipment to have a good pair of wire cutters. Not that combo one that everyone has with the spanner gas shut off combo. But a real pair of good cutters with mechanical advantage or high leverage. I use these and they’re in my opinion the best ones out there.
Knipex 71 32 200 Comfort Grip High Leverage CoBolt Cutter with Notch and Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXO8LK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7Z8P5ND1GZAKQFNJZCTG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Second to that is webbing with a good carabiner. This comes in handy all the time.
FF AutoPulse, we have a form for you to fill out.
Just busting your balls. He should have introduced himself. That said, if I were in your shoes at that moment, I'd have introduced myself and encouraged him to do the same to everyone in-house. Maybe some personal event happened and they didn't have their heads screwed on right today, who knows. It's everyone's job to keep the team working smoothly, and personally I prefer addressing problems like this directly with a "Hey, since you're new here you oughta do this...".
Happy new year! Our helmets look like this. The reflective heatshield is supposed to decrease heat, but I've never had to use it.
The diameter of our high-pressure hoses is 25mm. 0.98".
Our 2" low pressure hoses are "assault hoses", the transfer hoses (from pump, which split into assault hoses, 1 to 3 assault hoses per transfer hose) are 75mm, 2.95" .
Our uniforms look like this
I actually did not think you came off as a dick at all! And I hope you know my comment wasn't meant to be seen that way either!
Regarding the science gained from the Holocaust, you may find this book helpful. Dr. Lifton writes extensively about the ethics of using knowledge learned from those atrocities. It's very thought provoking. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak about 20 years ago (and nerdily had him autograph my copy of his book).
In addition to contacting the local fire inspector it never hurts to buy yourself a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
Also, if your apartment is close enough to the ground consider getting a fire ladder like this. They sell them in various lengths based on the height of the window you'd use. If that seems scary to use some also come with fall arresters and other features.
For anyone wanting an easy costume that won't impair your ability to respond to a call I highly recommend this.
Easy on. Easy off. Kids love it.
RUNFast/Max 12lbs-140lbs Adjustable Weighted Vest https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01AJ12MBY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4AMXW76CHF2FG4M7NAMC?psc=1
I have this one in 40lbs. It’s but effective and 10 lbs won’t make a ton of difference in the long run. Just do a longer circuit or go farther.
Sorry to hear about your struggles man, I’ve dealt with similar issues myself with this career. A lot of really good advice has been presented so I wont repeat what’s already been said. However I think you might benefit from a book I found during the course of my research. It’s called Firefighter and Paramedic Burnout: The Survival Guide .It’s not well known but there’s a ton of great information that touches on most of the issues your describing. Good luck brother
Honestly I'd recommend getting a pair of those rubber coated knit gloves, They dry easier and are a bit cheaper than good leather gloves. I have a pair that i need to replace but I like them alot, cut resistant and rubber grip help with non-fire work/clean up. If you're looking for something for extrication just get extrication gloves with the BBP layer built in. IMO if you're looking for exterior work gloves you should get used to using your structural gloves, it'll make it easier to go interior if you need to.
I’m quite into tying knots just as a hobby... Guess it’s because I’m getting old and turning into my dad. I find it quite relaxing though
Anyways, try to get two different colours so you can see the workings of the knot. Something to fix too as well, like a big karabiner. A thin bit of cord might be handy too depending on what you need to learn (some knots need you to tie a thick rope to a thin rope for example). You can by practice kits like this although I prefer a thicker rope to practice with. I got my stuff from a sailing store as you can buy it by the metre rather than needing to pay for a whole length.
Best self-rescue cutters. Able to cut through drop ceiling wire.
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I'm not a FF (yet) but I just ordered a Casio G7900 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284ADDU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Super durable, 4 alarms, two stopwatches and also shows the tides. I heard it had a lot of good features for EMS/FF so I picked one up to check it out.
Watch the Naudet 9/11 film instead. No fireballs, also that’s not how guns work. When ammunition is super heated it doesn’t fire. The explosion isn’t directed so they just kind of “pop”
The Naudet film is a documentary with live film during the day. The two Frenchmen were documenting FDNY operations and happened to be filming the day the towers were attacked.
I have the first and second generation of this knife and love them https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Generation-Response-SW911N/dp/B002ATCJIU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=smith+and+wesson+first+response&qid=1627703273&sprefix=smith+and+wesson+fir&sr=8-4