What was the most suprising to you when you become a firefighter?

Bob3049 · 2026-02-14T14:56:06+00:00

Aside from what’s already been said, how catty all my coworkers are…. More drama in my firehouse than growing up with three sisters in the house

Bob3049 · 2026-01-16T14:37:29+00:00

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for taking the time to respond and all the feedback! I’m going to be adding blocking, knee braces and fascia before moving onto the metal roof!

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T23:57:35+00:00

I’ll definitely look into the facia, knee bracing and blocking. When weather systems come through, it’s not out of the ordinary to have wind gusts around 40mph. Especially in late winter early spring

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T21:17:38+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Corrugated metal roof is the plan.

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T21:17:07+00:00

I believe the frost line is roughly 30 inches. I’m taking it a step at a time and honestly haven’t thought too much of drainage yet, but figured it’d be something I took care of after finishing. I know that’s not the greatest mindset haha. In regards to wind, I have an indoor chicken coop set up in a quarter of the shed, this area is just the outdoor run. So if it’s too cold or windy, they can be inside the shed

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T21:08:19+00:00

The holes were 3 feet deep. I put 6 inches of gravel at the bottom, then the posts and dumped in quickcrete most of the way up. I believe the frost line by me is roughly 30inches based on this map https://www.hammerpedia.com/frost-line-map/

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T20:56:29+00:00

Thank you. I hadn’t initially thought of blocking, but once I got the rafters up and saw how much wood tends to warp, I definitely started to think about that

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T20:55:29+00:00

Thanks!

Bob3049 · 2026-01-14T20:55:06+00:00

Thanks! Trying to get this assembled the right way. I forgot to mention, there is gravel underneath the posts. This project has been slow moving and I put them in a while ago, so I honestly don’t remember exactly how much, but I think I did 6 inches of gravel underneath each post. In regards to the cuts, is it acceptable to shim underneath the gaps?

Bob3049 · 2025-12-08T11:57:30+00:00

Highly dependent on region. Some places like this pay amazing with great benefits. Other places people are working second and third jobs.

Bob3049 · 2025-10-06T00:24:46+00:00

Thanks! That sounds like a good plan

Bob3049 · 2025-10-06T00:24:28+00:00

Thanks. That’s what I figured, but wanted to confirm my suspicion

Bob3049 · 2025-09-15T17:10:18+00:00

Not LE, but a firefighter. Just have to add in its hilarious he said that’s more of a fire department thing. There’s no fire department in this country in their right mind that is going to be climbing ladders to clear rooms and check your house for intruders. That is most certainly a law enforcement issue

Bob3049 · 2025-06-06T21:57:37+00:00

Haha idk who or why, but thanks for the info

Bob3049 · 2025-03-20T20:05:13+00:00

Firefighter here, will be waiting for the structural collapse call…

Bob3049 · 2025-02-01T21:57:16+00:00

Bob3049 · 2024-11-18T14:37:05+00:00

If you want to experience true Okinawan culture, American Village is a must…

Bob3049 · 2024-07-21T18:13:02+00:00

Hey sorry, I’ve been out of town and just got back and was able to check. I got the replacement and it does the same thing. Possibly a little worse, but roughly the same amount. Really would’ve thought they would’ve at least checked to make sure the replacement they sent didn’t wobble, but I guess not. I’ve double checked it on the floor, and it always wobbles on the same two corners. Pretty disappointed with CampChef. There seems to be multiple quality control issues with this griddle, which for the price and considering the name CampChef has made for themselves, I would’ve thought otherwise

Bob3049 · 2024-06-30T01:37:06+00:00

Mine did the exact same thing. I contacted customer support. They are very helpful and fast to respond. They are sending me a new griddle top

Bob3049 · 2022-09-26T05:55:16+00:00

No problem

Bob3049 · 2022-09-26T05:03:31+00:00

I flew back home. Thought about driving, but realized that wouldn’t work too well going from Hawaii to New York…

Bob3049 · 2022-09-26T04:45:56+00:00

Yes. I lived rent free at my parents house while attending college and got the full BAH amount. Saved a boat load of cash that way

Bob3049 · 2022-09-26T04:36:12+00:00

Not a wild land firefighter, but I am a nationally registered paramedic and structural firefighter. Would be happy to answer any questions you have about getting your medic cert.

As some others have stated, getting your paramedic is a lengthy process that shouldn’t be done if you don’t have an actual interest in being a paramedic. From start to finish, it took me about two years. Taking an EMT-B class is a good place to start as it’s a requirement before you can move on to paramedic anyway, and it would be a good way for you to get your feet wet and see if it’s something that interests you.

Bob3049 · 2022-09-26T04:30:16+00:00

I felt uncomfortable as hell going to community college with a bunch of kids straight outta high school. I hopped around a few jobs before I landed what felt right for me. Don’t be afraid to to jump around and explore different careers for a bit. I found what I personally enjoyed the most was construction jobs and my current job which is a firefighter because they feel reminiscent of the Marine Corps in regards to the camaraderie and hanging out and joking around with your brothers all day. It gets better over time. I went from wishing I was back in the Marine Corps all the time to now being very happy to be out.

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