Emergency Personnel Forum

[Jman423]

At the request of some members, we have added this forum that should be used to discuss things related to Emergency Equipment/Personnel.

For those of you that use the "New Posts" button frequently, this new forum can be found in the "General TrailVoy Discussion" section.

[cinsu]

w00t :woot: :thx What agencies do we work for? Myself, Shawnee County 911 (Topeka, Auburn, Silver lake and Rossville Police, Shawnee Sheriff, Topeka, Shawnee heights, Mission, Rossville, Silver lake, Auburn, Soldier and Dover fire departments) and Soldier Fire Department.

[Jman423]

w00t :woot: :thx What agencies do we work for? Myself, Shawnee County 911 (Topeka, Auburn, Silver lake and Rossville Police, Shawnee Sheriff, Topeka, Shawnee heights, Mission, Rossville, Silver lake, Auburn, Soldier and Dover fire departments) and Soldier Fire Department.

Is that all? :laugh:

[regularjoe]

w00t :woot: :thx What agencies do we work for? Myself, Shawnee County 911 (Topeka, Auburn, Silver lake and Rossville Police, Shawnee Sheriff, Topeka, Shawnee heights, Mission, Rossville, Silver lake, Auburn, Soldier and Dover fire departments) and Soldier Fire Department.

So what do you do on your free time?:D

I run with the local fire company. Great to see the new forum.

[SilverUnicorn]

I am a volunteer Firefighter for Richland Township Fire and Rescue, in Quakertown, PA.


I have been in the fire service and EMT service for 19 years now.

All volunteer.

Chris

[kswanson79]

Wakefield Ladder 1 in Wakefield, RI. Been a firefighter / EMT for 15 years. :cool:

[ktownff]

I'm a Vol. Firefighter/EMT for Kutztown Fire Co, and Kutztown EMS in Berks Co. PA

[Diablo03]

:woohoo::woohoo:

I got this forum started

Vol Firefighter/EMT for Shady Valley, Medical Tech in an ER

[goulds48]

Lieut. Seneca Falls Fire/Rescue in service for 12 years. Thanks Diablo :hail:

[nateb21]

Agency Fire and Rescue, been there 4 years and plan to be there til I can't walk anymore.

[Bthracer21]

Christiana Community Ambulance Association
Susquehanna Valley EMS
Providence Twp Ambulance

EMT-B (For now), EVOC instructor

Love the work and wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.

Stay safe!

[ieatglue]

A camp fire got out of control, I stamped it out :D

How long does leg hair take to grow back? :undecided

[06TrailSkillz]

Volunteer Firefighter for Suffolk County NY.

West Islip Fire Department
Union Hook, Ladder & Heavy Rescue Company
"Trucks Got The Job"

You've gotta be nuts to do this job!

[Fishhunter911]

Started at age 16 as a Jr. FF... still go to the station from time to time... Worked as a full time FF/EMT made it to Lt. Had to get out of it full time due to health issues. Now I am a Capt. for the Delmarva American Red Cross Disaster Action Team.

[flighthawk007]

Hi all...12 years as volunteer firefighter....curently with Livingston City Fire Dept. Full time job as a EMT-IV at Overton County Ambulance Service. Currently in Paramedic School at the moment.

[SilverUnicorn]

Started at age 16 as a Jr. FF... still go to the station from time to time... Worked as a full time FF/EMT made it to Lt. Had to get out of it full time due to health issues. Now I am a Capt. for the Delmarva American Red Cross Disaster Action Team.

Hey! I used to do that too! Before I was in the fire service. That is rewarding as well! :yes:

Chris

[Diablo03]

A camp fire got out of control, I stamped it out :D

How long does leg hair take to grow back? :undecided

You're abilities will always amaze us all.

:dielaugh::raspberry

[Bthracer21]

Just some stuff I had on my PC... the video is one that I made last year... it has some pics of calls I was on back at the end of 06 and beginning of 07. Enjoy!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/tcrank21/l_2d81712f5f72cd8d9d291debcfb50e35.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/tcrank21/l_c8c431034f0b36f517408f9b29258edd.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/tcrank21/th_Finalworkvideo.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/tcrank21/?action=view&current=Finalworkvideo.flv)
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/tcrank21/l_ce836756a2ff40eb06b80cf584c9a1e1.jpg


Stay safe!

[JamesDowning]

I was the president of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad during college. All volunteer. I was putting in at least 30 hours a week there.

With the new job in the real world I am unable to keep that up. I haven't looked much into it yet... I'd like to get back into it though.

These are some response videos and news clips from when I was there.

http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/CakoycWCXww/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CakoycWCXww) http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/isxNPrnTnH4/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isxNPrnTnH4) http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/22MlfsxQdig/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22MlfsxQdig)

We tried to keep the speeds reasonable because of pedestrians, so that's why it looks like I'm going so slow in the videos.

[DrumMedic965]

Great forum idea!

I've been a volunteer firefighter for almost 11 years between 2 different departments, serving 2 years as a chief engineer and 1 year as a lieutenant.

I started as an EMT in 2000. I became a nationally registered paramedic in July of 2006.

I currently work 2 full-time jobs. I work as a paramedic/supervisor for Lifestat Ambulance Service in Saltsburg, PA; and a paramedic for Murrysville Medic One in Murrysville, PA.

[rsqemt911]

first time poster, first time Trailblazer owner.

i am a volunteer EMT-Intermediate, EMS-Instructor, and BLS Instructor for Echo hose Ambulance Corps. in Shelton CT. i have been in EMS for 14 years as well as formerly being the medical officer for the local fire department dive team a few years ago. I also work full time as a Tech in the ER at Bridgeport Hospital.

[ILFF]

haha you guys make me feel young!
Part time/ volunteer FF/EMT-B for Crete Township in Crete, IL for 2 and a half years

[GB8410]

Firefighter/EMT-B for Great Barrington, MA Fire for the past 5 years. Firefighter/EMT For Rindge, NH Fire/Rescue from 2001-2005 while in college.

Also a Police Officer for the Town of Great Barrington.

[FireGuyTB04]

I'm a 5 year firefighter in Nassau County, NY. Must say, I beat the hell out of my truck going to the firehouse, and nothing major has happened, just minor neusances. One of them being the headlights/interior lights dim when I really step on the gas, as well as randomly....GM can't figure out what's wrong. Will post pictures up of my setup soon, as well as video, but for a brief rundown:

6-way Whelen Strobe 90W power supply (2 in front turn signal lenses, 2 in reverse lights, 2 in brake lights in an X pattern) - strobe box mounted under the driver seat

whelen headlight flashers, unit mounted under the hood

whelen B/B talon in windshield, mounted right below RV mirror (wish it would fit above it)

2 whelen tir 3s in the grill

2 whelen type (chinese knock off) talons in back window, mounted to headliner

whelen handheld siren/light controller HHS2100 to control everything, expensive put practical

dynamax 100w speaker mounted under some type of plate under the hood.

[BUFFaLOT]

Where you from fireguy? Are you on "the RANT"

I'm in Oyster Bay Co.1

[Devilz311]

hmm, I thought I posted in this thread before... I guess not. I've been in EMS for 7 years now, 6 as an EMT, and I've been a Paramedic for just about 1 year. I plan on switching over to The law enforecement side soon though...

[FireFighter7]

Ive Been A Volunteer FireFighter/EMT for 7 months now and i love every minute of it.

I ride out of Jarrettsville Vol. Fire Co. in Northern Harford county Maryland.

80% of our members cant do interior work so its always up to myself and all my buddies to play in the fire. We DONT MIND!:woohoo:

[Fishhunter911]

How can you be a FF and not do interior work??? :eek::eek:


I loved being on the nozzle...no other rush like it.. didnt mind truck work to much just preferred interior work.

[SilverUnicorn]

How can you be a FF and not do interior work??? :eek::eek:


I loved being on the nozzle...no other rush like it=

That is the most true statement I have ever heard. You have not lived until you're interior and the fire is rolling over your head :yes:

Fire is alive. It is awesome, and when respected, can be contained :)

Interior is awesome (until the fire is out....then it's just work :laugh:)

Chris

[06TrailSkillz]

How can you be a FF and not do interior work??? :eek::eek:


I loved being on the nozzle...no other rush like it.. didnt mind truck work to much just preferred interior work.


haha

In NY there called class b Firefighters ( only exterior Duties), and class C ( light wieght work, only driving)

I have to say the best rush is poppin the front door to a 2 stry pd, hitting the halway nand the flames roll over your head as your doing your primary search.... OHHH YEAAA...... and i still wonder why they call us crazy...


Ohh Joe i forgot we have another catagorey here but its not sanctioned by NYS.. Its called the Lawn Gnome :laugh: we have several in my dept and of course there all the ones that run there mouths after a call :no:

[FireFighter7]

How can you be a FF and not do interior work??? :eek::eek:


I loved being on the nozzle...no other rush like it.. didnt mind truck work to much just preferred interior work.


They all cant do interior work cuz their all older than dirt an can only drive and pump. Or just stand around and go "yep its a fire"

[06TrailSkillz]

They all cant do interior work cuz their all older than dirt an can only drive and pump. Or just stand around and go "yep its a fire"


HAHA lol i needed that today thanks


"yup thats fire" hahah

[ghoster]

haha

In NY there called class b Firefighters ( only exterior Duties), and class C ( light wieght work, only driving)

I have to say the best rush is poppin the front door to a 2 stry pd, hitting the halway nand the flames roll over your head as your doing your primary search.... OHHH YEAAA...... and i still wonder why they call us crazy...


Ohh Joe i forgot we have another catagorey here but its not sanctioned by NYS.. Its called the Lawn Gnome :laugh: we have several in my dept and of course there all the ones that run there mouths after a call :no:


OH OH OH!!! Thats me thats me!!!!!!!:D:dielaugh:

www.lightbarsource.com (http://www.lightbarsource.com)

[UTIpastudent]

Just got into Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Newark,DE!

[06TrailSkillz]

OH OH OH!!! Thats me thats me!!!!!!!:D:dielaugh:

www.lightbarsource.com (http://www.lightbarsource.com)

hahaha ahhh thats a good one lol


Just got into Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Newark,DE!



Congrats! Welcome truckie have a good time stay safe remember to use your head when your in a fire!

[Fishhunter911]

hahaha ahhh thats a good one lol






Congrats! Welcome truckie have a good time stay safe remember to use your head when your in a fire!

Oh he has a lot of training first!!

Just got into Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Newark,DE!

Good luck and be safe @ good ole 7,8,9&10!! Which house you going to run from??

[UTIpastudent]

Going to be out of Station 9! I used to be a volunteer at station 87 in Seaford,DE for about 2 years. It's taken Aetna 7 months to process my application and get me through. Being a probie again will be interesting!

[Fishhunter911]

Going to be out of Station 9! I used to be a volunteer at station 87 in Seaford,DE for about 2 years. It's taken Aetna 7 months to process my application and get me through. Being a probie again will be interesting!



One thing you have to remember... Aetna goes through A LOT of members being a big college town. They have to take time to figure out who they will take on and who not to take on. If they took every person who applies they would be spending a lot of money on training and gear. They have a pretty large turn over there. Just be glad you got in... now go make us proud brother!! I was an active FF/EMT with Station 16 (Elsmere) and Stations 3,6&12 (Christiana) for about 16 years.

Maybe I will run into you on a fire ground some time. While not active in the fire service right now.. I am very active as a Capt. with the Red Cross Disaster Action Team in New Castle County.

[UTIpastudent]

Yeah i guess it is rare for them to get applicants who aren't full time students! Probie weekend is the 22nd and 23rd!!! WOOOOO!!! NEW GEAR!!! :woohoo:

[TBUAV]

Hey, I work Evidence Collection for POLICE and I recently bought a BCT15 scanner for my 05 LS and i need some ideas on where to mount the damn thing. it is a DIN E size. which means same size as an aftermarket best buy radio. I wanna see the display but avoid the top of the dash.. any suggestions??? oh and anyone got beef with glass mount antennas?? THANKS!!:thx

[Bthracer21]

Good choice in scanners. A suggestion for mounting the scanner, search around the CB radio threads. That can give you an idea on where and also a visualization of how rather than just words like I am about to give you. I had a smaller CB that I had mounted to the driver side of the center console. I put it down on the carpeted section. I had a good view of it and it was with in easy reach to turn on and off, change the channels and such. As for the glass mounted antenna some of the members here use the for their CBs. Me personally I have my Low Band antenna mounted on the drivers side pretty much straight across from the factory radio antenna. Here is a link to the pics of that http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=42947 . I made my own mounting bracket for the antenna and used the rear bolt to the hood bracket to secure it. Hope this helps.

[high-voltage]

All I got to say is
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
To all of the Firemen EMT's Police etc....
You make this world a place worth living!
Thank you for all that you do!!!!!
:hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:

[Bthracer21]

I am sure I speak for all of us when I say your Welcome!:thumbsup:

[Jman423]

Feel free to signup and post on http://lightbarsource.com for emergency related discussion. You might see some familiar faces over there :x :laugh:

[Bthracer21]

Are there people from this site over there??? I never noticed... weird:undecided

[gobles110]

Gobles Pine Grove Fire , Allegan County Sheriff's Office :thumbsup:

[Fishhunter911]

Feel free to signup and post on http://lightbarsource.com for emergency related discussion. You might see some familiar faces over there :x :laugh:

never heard of it....:x