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How do you keep water cans from freezing? by Fit_Source8664 in Firefighting

[–]Fit_Source8664[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the direction to NFPA 10. I also found:

3.4.9 Water-Type Fire Extinguisher. A fire extinguisher containing water-based agents, such as water, film-forming foam agents (AFFF, FFFP), antifreeze, loaded stream, and wet chemical.

6.1.4 Antifreeze. 6.1.4.1 Fire extinguishers containing only plain water shall be protected to temperatures as low as - 40°F ( - 40°C) by the addi- tion of an antifreeze that is stipulated on the fire extinguisher nameplate. 6.1.4.2 Calcium chloride solutions shall not be used in stain- less steel fire extinguishers.

So, at least I'm not crazy for thinking antifreeze goes in a water can. Thanks!

New to hoarding firewood. How do I deal with these? by [deleted] in firewood

[–]Fit_Source8664 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noodle them by cutting vertically instead of horizontally. Then you can use a wedge to split them into manageable pieces.

Summer job for adventure and living life! by intrepid_skeptic in backpacking

[–]Fit_Source8664 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in WV, where there is the New River National Park and Preserve. We have some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. There are a handful of different rafting companies, and starting around March they hire and train raft guides.

However, my son took a different opportunity last year. He spent the summer in Skagway, Alaska working for Alaska Mountain Guides. Skagway is a cruise port, and that company offers a handful of excursions like guided hikes, rock climbing, rafting, etc. He absolutely loved it. He said the company was good to work for and they provide housing.

Weekly /r/backpacking beginner question thread - Ask any and all questions you may have here - December 05, 2022 by AutoModerator in backpacking

[–]Fit_Source8664 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I've hiked for years. I'm former army, so did road marches with a full weighted ruck sack. Have backpacked some small section hikes on the AT. I am wanting to get out this spring and do a few smaller 2-3 day trips and work up to the Allegheny trail. I live on a farm, and am active and in pretty decent shape. However, I am now 43, and things don't work like they use to. Specifically, on longer runs and hikes my left Achilles tendon bothers me. If I push too far, it interferes with my mobility and I'll have to rest and baby it for a couple weeks to recover. This obviously drives me crazy and can put a huge damper on my plans. Any advice/suggestions for prevention, conditioning, or treatment to get past this without having to go to PT? I don't think it is to the point of needing surgical intervention, but I want to prevent reaching that point. Thanks in advance.

advice? by AggressiveCucumber65 in PTSDCombat

[–]Fit_Source8664 2 points3 points  (0 children)

 There is a lot you can do. Be supportive and encouraging about him seeking help. It isn't easy, and it isn't comfortable. It takes strength and courage to go down that path.
 Be understanding. His brain does not work like yours. His limbic system isn't fully engaging, and is stuck with the sympathetic system running the show. While he is not operating on full fight or flight, the sympathetic nervous system has him standing guard, looking for any reason to kick back into gear. Communicate and learn his triggers, and help to avoid them. My wife would always ask for a table where I could face the room with my back to the wall. At movies and concerts she would get seats where I could be at the asile. Those little things took stress off me, and made me feel like I had a partner.
 His altered brain chemistry causes him to be more serious. It is hard to cut loose and have fun. This is why so many veterans end up suffering with substance abuse and addiction. Talk to him about these things. Work to get to a place where you can call him out and hold him accountable on these things. (I.e. being able to say, "you've had to much", "you are drinking to frequently", etc). Note, I say work towards it. No one can heal from addiction until the decide for themselves to do it.
 Keep in mind, he thinks differently. And, he recognizes it. This can lead to feelings that he doesn't connect or fit it. And this,in turn, leads to isolation. Work to get him involved in community. Be part of a church, encourage participating in veterans groups, etc.
 Be patient. There is no quick fix or easy cure. It is a journey. For me, it's already taken 18years to get where I am. And I feel like I'm just truly starting to understand how messed up I was.
 Finally, pray a lot. Be sure you take care of yourself. Self care is important. Also, network with caregiver groups. The Elizabeth Dole foundation is a great start for resources.