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Test help!!! Those darn pulleys!!!!!
Replied Nov. 17, 2009
Test help!!! Those darn pulleys!!!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Todd McKee Nov. 24, 2009.
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As a rookie on the job as a career firefighter, I am already picking up on the meaning of Pride, Honor, Respect, Tradition, and Duty. I thrive to learn more every day that I step foot into the station, and even on my days off. I am blessed to work w…
I think an easy approach first should be taken. A simple, "is this job to tough for you to handle" to the Capt on my shift along with, "maybe an assingment to the HazMat rig would be easier for you". Something simple. If it happens again, I would pu…
Great tips Chuck. We have been using the ejector bar for a along time now, along with the bar in the harness trick. But many people may not know these.
Keep em' coming brother. Good job.
I also am not a fan of trying to figure out a way to split 3 people, but in this situation, I feel confident enough in my crew that one guy can figure out how to do the most good by himself and not get into too much trouble. At least that is how I f…
Not at all Todd. The reason for the line at first to be sprayed from the porch or window is due to the fact of only having one member on that line at that time. Heavy smoke from the first floor, at first glance, will suggest to me either a basement…
Profile Information
- Residence.
- New Lenox IL.
- Department:
- Midlothian Fire Department IL. Union Professional Firefighter
- Title/rank:
- Training Officer
- Years of public service:
- 19
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manpower, Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- OPs level in all subjects, TPM, F/O 2 Inst II, ISO, rescue diver...
Field Instructor with Illinois Fire Service Institute, Cornerstone Program
- Topics you provide training for:
- All topics
- Areas of expertise:
- I would never say I am an "expert" in anything, but truck company, rescue and RIT are my passions.
- Bio:
- I am the Training Officer for my department. We are a combo department with two stations. I have 19 short years in the Fire Service and enjoy learning as much as I can every day to make myself better. I am a Field Instructor for the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute where I am assigned to the Cornerstone Division. I am a member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and the Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors. Member of the SOUTHSIDE F.O.O.L.S.
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Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 5:49pm on January 15, 2010,
Jon Kucharski said…
- Hey Im finally on this thing. Just replied the the friend request, still gotta get use to this, I like it but think i can get alot more from it with some more time one it
- At 9:08pm on July 8, 2009,
Frank Ricci said… - Joe,
Thanks hope to meet you at FDIC next year.
- At 2:23pm on July 7, 2009,
Jeff Clayton said… - http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=1407&cookie%5Ftest=1
Joe,
This may help your quest, if you read it...all of it (it will be tough), you will probably find it educational and eye-opening.
My apologies if this is a document you have already read.
Stay safe,
Jeff
- At 7:48pm on May 4, 2009,
Arthur C. Rauch said… - We did the Light em' and fight em' with the Garden Homes Academy. I will make that inquiry for you. Also I did get my resume to Alex Griff. Hopefullly if I get my application, can I use you as a reference?
- At 8:36am on May 4, 2009,
Arthur C. Rauch said…
- Joe, I can probably get you in the E.M.T. side. That is what I'm doing now. Have not taught any fire classes yet. Hoping to when they get the internship program up and running. We missed you last weekend and IFSI.
- At 8:00pm on April 24, 2009,
Arthur C. Rauch said…
- What is it you are looking to do?
- At 10:23pm on April 23, 2009,
Rob Cannon said… - I won't be on the IFSI training grounds. I am taking Leadership and Pump Operator. Keep in touch and let me know if you want meet up for some food or what not.
- At 10:13pm on April 22, 2009,
Rob Cannon said…
- Hey Joe how have you been? Anything new? I moved back to the area (for several reasons, nothing bad). I am going down to fire college, if you're going, maybe we can meet up and grab an adult beverage and chat.
Stay Safe Brother!
PTB-EGH
Rob
- At 9:35pm on February 28, 2009,
Marty Mayes said… - Joe
I left you a note on your forum. My number is 817.301.3150. I know we can help here.
marty
- At 12:21am on January 19, 2009,
Rob Cannon said…
- Joe this sound familiar? Haha!
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