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Test help!!! Those darn pulleys!!!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Tibbitts Nov 18.
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That sounds great. I have some young guys at my job asking for help with those things and I want to give them some good info on how to understand how to pass those sections of a test, since they never were my strong point.
I will write you with m...
I think i have some old study guides that hit on that if you want i can mail them to you, as long as you send back when finished.
Does anyone know where to find information on understanding those gear, pulley and plane test questions we encounter on tests? Sad as it may be, I am very bad at this portion of tests and would like to get better at it.
Thanks for anything you go...
For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers will be provided a few days later. Discussion or arguements can follow.
Why are we so against not allowing someone to not make probation if they do not make the cut? The probation period on my job is for 18 months.That should be more than enough time to figure out if someone is going to make it or not. Why do we keep ...
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- Residence.
- New Lenox IL.
- Department:
- Midlothian Fire Department IL. Union Professional Firefighter
- Title/rank:
- Training Officer
- Years of public service:
- 18
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manpower
- Professional Qualifications:
- OPs level in all subjects, TPM, F/O 2 Inst II, 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 18 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 (29 comments)
- 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!
"Alsip minor alarm, Alsip minor alarm..."
- At 3:01pm on January 13, 2009,
Rob Cannon said…
- Hey thanks and look forward to it!
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