Mar 4, 2005 · Lead or Senior Firefighter (not common in my experience) Firefighter Probie Just to confuse you here is the system used by the US Forest Service and approximate equivelent ranks …

Sep 11, 2001 · General firefighting discussionAn area to post requests for assistance from fire departments or firefighters in need. Please limit posts to stations needing equipment, or fund-raising …

Jun 12, 2002 · ‎ "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by …

Dec 29, 2009 · realistically, for someone donning turnout gear before riding in a modern apparatus with SCBA seats to a fire type alarm, you only need your boots/pants, coat, and hood on (down and …

Nov 22, 2009 · General firefighting discussion

Nov 19, 2005 · First team with all personnel in downed firefighter position wins. (we give the teams 1 min. before starting to come up with a leader and a plan) By having these drills done as a team, …

Oct 30, 2011 · Our department is looking to purchase Class A dress uniforms and we have a few questions. We have the firefighter design and chief and AC design (gold buttons, etc) taken care of …

May 9, 2009 · General firefighting discussionA CAN report is pretty much a situation report and can be used on arrival as well as all subsequent transmissions. If used on initial radio report you may throw …

Jun 11, 2013 · Generally falls in the 1-7 years of service. Advanced Firefighter: Black Helmet w/ Blue Shield denoting station assignment and grade. Firefighters who have a minimum of 4 yours in …

Jan 30, 2003 · With this knowledge, any firefighter can grasp a coupling on a hoseline and quickly determine which direction will lead to a desired location as follows (forward lay): To reach the exterior …