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Two In Two Out, Using the BUDDY SYSTEM

HAZMAT Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120 states that we should use the BUDDY SYSTEM when making entry. What exactly does the BUDDY SYSTEM mean to you? Todd McKee

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Permalink Reply by Todd McKee on August 6, 2008 at 12:24am

Let me start this one!

I have the opportunity to teach in about four states for a University here in Ohio. This allows me to see several GREAT firehouses that love to train and take it seriously. Heck, that is the reason I'm there!

I always like to ask "What does the buddy system mean? "95% of the time I hear "two in two out", I then follow up with "What does two in two out mean?" Again, 95% of the time I get a response of "if two firefighters are in two firefighters better come out." I do agree with this, but it is only 50% of the answer. Can anyone tell me what the other half of the answer is?
Thanks for reading! Todd McKee

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