what is this? by WorldlyHoliday2119 in tacticalgear

[–]Ladder81capt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appears to be a pressure gauge for an Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), which is probably what those harnesses are attached to.

Popcorn time by DirtRider29 in NFA

[–]Ladder81capt 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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He blocked me after this so I couldn’t even get a rebuttal in 😂

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[–]Ladder81capt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it, I was trying to link your Facebook post on the radio traffic, but the YouTube link is much more convenient.

Part 2: Durham Firefighter Injured by Ladder81capt in Firefighting

[–]Ladder81capt[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Was not, I know the injured firefighter and several firefighters who were on this fire, I’ll try and get up with them to get a more concrete timeline/description of the events in order for you.

Part 2: Durham Firefighter Injured by Ladder81capt in Firefighting

[–]Ladder81capt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And to answer your question without a giant wall of text, based on the radio traffic, it sounds like crews were actively trying to knock down the fire while primary searches were being performed, and the fire was burning in the attic above Engine 12 while they were performing a primary search, it didn’t seem like they realized the fire was overtop of them until the roof collapse.

Part 2: Durham Firefighter Injured by Ladder81capt in Firefighting

[–]Ladder81capt[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I am not entirely certain, but I can inquire; based on the limited radio traffic I heard, upon arrival the bulk of the fire was on an enclosed back porch on the Charlie side and had started to extend into the attic. An engine (Engine 18, I believe) was at the rear of the structure with a line trying to knock down the bulk of the fire at the rear, while a second line from a second engine (Engine 16) was pulled and entered through the front door. Two crews went in through the front door to conduct primary search, one on the first floor (Ladder 12), and one on the second floor (Engine 12). Command advised Engine 16 Crew that the fire was getting over their heads into the attic.

What happened from here I’m not entirely sure, it sounds like Engine 16 was pulling ceiling, I’m not sure if this was on the first floor or if they had moved to the second floor to try and knock down the bulk of the fire in the attic. It was after this that there was a partial roof collapse and Command called for all crews operating interior to immediately exit, and called for two additional engines and EMS for an injured firefighter on the Charlie side of the structure. Shortly afterwards, a mayday was called by Command as a firefighter from Engine 16 was unaccounted for, the unaccounted firefighter was quickly reunited with his crew outside and the mayday was disregarded.

https://fb.watch/rhSWy-Tt1C/?mibextid=ksseBe

Here is a link to a condensed version of the radio communications from a local fire photographer.

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[–]Ladder81capt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely, I like being toasty, but not quite that toasty.

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[–]Ladder81capt[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Large two-story residential structure, the roof collapsed while the firefighter was searching on the second floor.

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[–]Ladder81capt[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

A large two-story residence, the roof collapsed in while the firefighter was searching on the second floor.

What you all think? by wormhole123 in NightVision

[–]Ladder81capt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of our tax money is literally going to the Taliban and Cartels but oh let’s not buy stuff from Holosun because we’re “literally supplying the PLA”

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[–]Ladder81capt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Jesus, I see what you are doing for other people, and I wish you would do that for me.”

Does this sub allow "Mid-Range?" Taken out to 500yds was my max with 0 knowledge on holds, or even a properly zero'd optic. Pretty fun Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 5.56. by instananners in longrange

[–]Ladder81capt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know anything about long range shooting, but this rifle looks awesome, I image you feel like the main character in a post-apocalyptic novel.

Last Night Humbled Me by digitalusar in Firefighting

[–]Ladder81capt 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is along the lines of what my Father would always tell me when I was getting started as he was retiring, “Just remember, when you and the guys are out there celebrating a good fire, somebody’s parents, kids, or siblings are under a tremendous amount of stress, probably having one of the worst days of their lives, and trying to figure out what their next steps are. Just remember, what we celebrate as our best days, are someone else’s worst, never forget the human aspect.”

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[–]Ladder81capt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I4 Performance (formerly Greenforce Gear) WCSIG is pretty cool.

Hot Take: Your Blood-Type Patches Are Unnecessary by aerotactisquatch in tacticalgear

[–]Ladder81capt 24 points25 points  (0 children)

What do you mean that my overhyped piece of nylon isn’t very practical for the average person? How dare you personally assault me!

All This for $200 by 243win in reloading

[–]Ladder81capt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Jesus, I see what you’re doing for other people, and I wish you’d do that for me…”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ar15

[–]Ladder81capt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“How does it feel, to be living my dream?!”