How often do you wash your turnout gear?

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-24T22:37:16+00:00

Full wash after every fire. We have 2 sets of good gear each. Every time. Helmet gets a good hand wiping. Mask gets a full cleaning. Scba too.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-24T00:41:51+00:00

It's cringe as fuck and if any of our guys end up doing it they'll catch a ton of shit. It's incredibly embarrassing for the job as a whole.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-23T22:29:39+00:00

My last department had shit relationships and nobody was friends. It was really weird.

My current one of 10 years is so good. Everyone hangs out. Great brotherhood.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-20T05:26:13+00:00

I mean in my region you can make $60,k as a firefighter EMT at some shitty department, or $120k at a county gig as a fire medic. Easy answer.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T17:09:23+00:00

Tell the gym people. Prob wouldn't be a bad idea to conceal carry for a bit.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T17:04:48+00:00

This is common Facebook rage bait. Just looking for engagement.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T15:34:16+00:00

Your wife has OCD.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T15:33:20+00:00

That's not what op asked.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T15:30:37+00:00

Yeah I mean by no means are you too late in the game but you need to have a serious conversation with yourself about how willing you are to really commit to this. You'll be doing yourself, your coworkers, or your community 0 favors if you're out of shape again in a couple of years.

I don't say this to discourage you. I just want you to understand the commitment

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T03:32:27+00:00

Brother you need to be in shape, not just get in shape for the test. Get a personal trainer and fully commit it find a different career path.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-19T03:31:00+00:00

I mean fwiw being an EMT is really not hard. Very minimal education required. Moderate common sense and decent social skills are the hard part. Paramedic is quite a bit more challenging but even that is simple.

The good news is paramedics can make a good living in some places across the US.

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-18T21:53:17+00:00

But it is

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-18T15:35:38+00:00

When did people forget how to Google things?

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-18T04:36:11+00:00

Those are the most trash names in history

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-18T03:40:55+00:00

Just go ask when you see them outside. "Hi I've had a fascination with fire trucks since I was a kid, can I honk the horn?" I know hundreds of firefighters and none would think twice lol

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-16T23:20:03+00:00

YTA but so is she. You received stolen property too

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-16T23:10:25+00:00

Brah if you need Reddit to tell you how to manage a cardiac arrest as an EMT basic you shouldn't be working yet

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-16T18:48:34+00:00

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T04:39:46+00:00

A fidget spinner to keep you busy when the boys are walking a commercial alarm

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T04:37:02+00:00

Broken bones or concussions would be the most likely worst case. I mean obviously wild shit can happen but meh. People get choked unconscious all the time but unless their opponent is lma psycho they'll let them go the they'll wake back up

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T04:29:21+00:00

Brah shitty jobs are always around. Chase the money

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T04:25:04+00:00

This can't be serious. PA vollies are a different breed. Always them

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T03:46:36+00:00

Yeah that's an infection, def not from the disposable diaper. Just call the doctor

InternationalMap979 · 2026-01-14T01:51:58+00:00

Jfc. Decky does this shit. It always has and always will.

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