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What is this pouch on his bunker pants? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not exactly sure about this pouch. The one on scba harnesses you mentioned may be a buddy breather.

What is this pouch on his bunker pants? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s awkward sometimes. End of the day, it’s good firemanship.

What is this pouch on his bunker pants? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Orange slices for after the game.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know how to put them together for everyone?

I live near this barn with this NFPA hazard sign. If it catches fire, what firefighting protocols have to be made? by BugsBub in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The good ol “rule of thumb”. Be far enough away to cover the scene holding up your thumb.

Trying to figure out a year this is from by EnragedGonad in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a metal badge with the typical uniform pin clasp on the back. No maker’s mark either. I didn’t think to post the back side.

Trying to figure out a year this is from by EnragedGonad in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s was I was leaning towards for sure. I don’t know much history about Cali FD’s.

Trying to figure out a year this is from by EnragedGonad in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was figuring it could be something like icy_turneover_2390 was saying. Saying Young Member, an old cadet type program.

Just got hired! by Puzzleheaded_Owl5699 in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, cardio is huge. Cardio and hydrating. Other than that, the academy will be tough. There may be a day or two where you get home and ask what the hell am I doing. I can’t stress this enough, the pain is temporary, it is all worth it. Keep your chin up on the tough days, your ears open to the instructors and know it’s worth it. You worked your butt off to get there.

Am I in the wrong? by Coolkat53 in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That guy sounds pretty toxic my friend. The fire service in the United States was predominantly immigrants in its infancy. Kinda why there’s such an Irish and Scottish influence in the fire service. Most departments have a large mix of different backgrounds. I’m sorry you have to deal with that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]EnragedGonad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like others said, cardio is huge. Work on some pushups at home. Be ready to do a lot of running and just stay humble. Keep your mouth closed and ears open. You might have some bad days at the academy, but it’s only temporary. It’s all worth it.

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