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Documented bail-out device uses

I was curious if anyone knew of any websites or resources with documented uses of bail-out devices on the fireground?  Several of my fellow firefighters and myself are trainers for our department's…Continue

Tags: survival, training, device, bail, Bail-Out

Started Nov 29, 2011

Chief Chauffeurs
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I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on departments that they know of that use chauffeurs in Chief vehicles. Any information as to the name of the department, size of the…Continue

Tags: Chauffeur, Driver, Chief

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Watters Aug 26, 2010.

Chief Chauffeurs

I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on departments that they know of that use chauffeurs in Chief vehicles. Any information as to the name of the department, size of the…Continue

Tags: Chauffeur, Chief

Started Jun 8, 2010

 

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Documented bail-out device uses

I was curious if anyone knew of any websites or resources with documented uses of bail-out devices on the fireground?  Several of my fellow firefighters and myself are trainers for our department's bail-out device program, and the question has been raised as to how many actual bail-outs with our certain device have happened around the country.  Any thoughts?  Thanks!See More
Nov 29, 2011
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Jeremy Watters replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"Kansas City Fire Department is the only place in the metro that uses a driver. This position is a captain and they are titled as the District Safety Officer and fill in when the Battalion is gone(7 battalions and 1 Deputy). They fill in as a safety…"
Aug 26, 2010
Ed Watters replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"Check out LAFD command teams on you tube. It will give you a good overview of the expectations that are required as a Chief Chauffeur or Staff Assistant. LAFD has 16 Battalion Command teams and three Division Command teams operating daily. It's…"
Jun 16, 2010
Gary Apple replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"Matt, I work for the Lewisville Texas Fire Department and I am assigned as an aide to a Battalion Chief. I hold the rank of Driver. We staff 7 stations with 130 firefighters on a24/7 basis and answer apporx.10,000 calls a year. My position's…"
Jun 9, 2010
Rich Bartlett replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"Matt, Jersey City, NJ FD has a chauffeur for the Deputy Chief"
Jun 9, 2010
Michael Bricault replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"-Matt, I know that Boston used them for many years. I'm not sure if they still do. -My dept tried it but for some reason it never seemed to stick since we send an additional squad company to handle the safety and administrative needs of the…"
Jun 8, 2010
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Chief Chauffeurs

I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on departments that they know of that use chauffeurs in Chief vehicles. Any information as to the name of the department, size of the department, responsibilities of the chauffeur, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Jun 8, 2010
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Bobby Halton replied to Matt Ballance's discussion Chief Chauffeurs
"Matt, I know that the New York City fire Department and the Phoenix fire Department both still currently use chauffeurs for their chiefs vehicles. They have a wide range of responsibilities in both organizations. I believe the Phoenix system uses…"
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