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I also carry linemans pliers and had a problem with them fitting in my coat pocket. So, I took the pliers to the O'l saw and grinder, cutting the handles down to a size that would fit into my pocket and still allow the tool to have a good amount o...
Tools that you carry in your pockets, on your rigs, have fabricated or modified. All ideas are welcome, Truck, Engine, Rescue..... Show us!
So many cities have High-Rise structures and the tactics used by various departments varies as much as the cities themselves. The group is designed to allow Metro-City and Big-City firefighters discuss this challenging aspect of our jobs.
Profile Information
- Department:
- Five Points Fire Dept
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/ Emt
- Years of public service:
- 20
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing daytime fire responses.
- Professional Qualifications:
- Pro board certified Fire officer II , associates degree Fire science.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Forcible entry, engine co. ops, truck co. ops.
- Areas of expertise:
- Engine operations, truck operations including forcible entry and search.
- Bio:
- Fire service since 1979. Voluunteer with LI NY Company.
USAF 1982-2004 Fire protection.
career FF with present Dept.
- Web site:
- http://First state fools.org
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- At 10:21pm on June 19, 2009,
Todd McKee said…
- Welcome to the world's greatest training site. This is where the serious trainers come to train & learn from each other. Please allow me to invite you to the group called "HAZMAT PLACARDS TO SUCCESS". This group is for the firefighter, the EMA officer, and the HazMat Technician. I would love to hear what you have to say. This is a great time to join the group as our main focus is currently the first stages of the HazMat Incident.
Your friend,
Todd McKee
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