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Started this discussion. Last reply by P.J. Norwood Apr 24.
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my dept goes on these types of calls. we would look for a open 2nd floor window to gain entry that way. pd is on scene with us. try not to do any damage or do as little as possible. sometime we will use a spatula to force a window or door jam.
we are a paid dept in nj. we use a pager system and cell phone recall system. it can either be a shift recall on a small incident to a full dept recall on something larger. shift recall is the off going shift. we work a 1 on, 1 off, 1 on, 1 off, 1...
I too was not a fan of shorts until we started wearing them. Now I cant wait for that time of year!
I do agree that the number of times it's truly hot enough to wear them is slim. But, they are an optional work uniform that is a really great opti...
A group composed of those members who wear or want to wear the traditional leather fire helmet!
Our guys can wear shorts Memorial Day to Columbus Day. They are required to wear either EMS pants or bunkers for EMS runs where hazards exist. This allows them the ability to make good or bad choices. Too many bad choices and the shorts will be go...
Philly permits optional uniform shorts for all units, rank of captain and lower, except those at the administration building. Can only be worn from May 1 to September 30. If worn, must wear a low cut shoe, ie. oxford, no boots. (Sneakers also forb...
Do you really need them in New Jersey? I'm in Florida and I've only wore mine a few times.
Anyway, more or less the firefighters(lieutenant and below) can wear shorts in place of their pants. The only time that it's not appropriate is when class ...
I have responded to fires while wearing shorts (I was off duty and responded to a call up while on the road), and you can really tell the difference in your bunkers when you have shorts vs. long pants. I can see shorts if personnel respond only to...
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- At 10:00pm on July 29, 2008,
Anthony Avillo said…
- hopefully by sept
waiting for final manuscript supposed to get it this week
enjoy the summer
aa
- At 10:00pm on May 12, 2008,
Steve Gooley said… - Welcome to the New Jersey Group. Make sure you invite your fellow New Jersey Brothers. This is your group so feel free to pass on some knowledge, start or join any discussion, or if your looking for a place to vent, vent away
- At 9:09pm on March 23, 2008,
- hey JK
this is a great site and a great place to network and learn
take full advantage ot it
did u get made yet?????
- At 9:14am on March 22, 2008,
Kevin Reilly said… - Welcome aboard Joe! Get that mug up! Ask Kat to pick a picture that won't scare anybody. Your buddy, /Kev
P.S. Marrrrr say's hello!
- At 8:25am on March 22, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - we could use your input in our Tactical Building Blocks group. We are on page 3 of groups.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips
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- 527 HIGHRIDGE AVE CLIFFSIDE PARK
- Department:
- RIDGEWOOD FIRE DEPT
- Title/rank:
- SRFF/ENG
- Years of public service:
- 18
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- LEVEL II FIRE INSTRUCTOR, FIRE OFFICAL, FIRE INSPECTOR,
- Topics you provide training for:
- FIRE SUPPRESSION, CONFINED SPACE, HAZ MAT. ICS, CPR, TRENCH RESCUE, HIGH RISE OPS, ROOF OPS, FLASHOVER TRAINING
- Bio:
- married, 3 kids
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