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Tactical Building Bloc...
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Technical Rescue
119 members
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Truck Company Operations
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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.
In these tough economic times we need to ensure we are getting the most bang for our taxpayers bucks. This group will cover the pros and cons of apparatus specs and purchasing and how departments got what they wanted or would have done differently.
Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you have any gadgets or special techniques, this is the place to share them.
This group will promote discussion and debate about the many functions, personalities, tactics, training and policies of the FDNY. Whether you are a member of the FDNY or another company or department, you should find some of these issues interesting
A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.
This group has to do with anything that would do with HazMat Training or News.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Belmont
- Department:
- Gastonia, Belmont, Salisbury
- Title/rank:
- FFII
- Years of public service:
- 4
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- NC FF1
NC FF2
Hazmat Operations
Hazmat Tech
EVD
Driver Operator
Driver Operator Aerials
NC breathing Equipment School Graduate
- Bio:
- I am a full time fighter with The City of Gastonia Fire Department, Im assigned to Ladder 4. Im a father of four little girls and married to my wife Deneen. I also work part time in a the Salisbury Fire Department and Belmont Fire Department.
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