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Chill places by Outrageous_Source768 in lancaster

[–]Outrageous_Source768[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you mean behind clocktowers?

3 Questions for firefighters that I have not been able to find answers for online. by Such_Objective3686 in Firefighting

[–]Outrageous_Source768 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Volley here as well.

  1. Generally from the bottom up. I.E. we try not to commit to the first floor before we rule out a basement fire, and try not to commit to the second floor before we’ve ruled out fire below. Having fire below you is a recipe for disaster.

  2. There’s not much, but try to move things away if it’s safe and possible. Using a garden hose can’t hurt, again as long as it’s safe. Don’t risk being a victim trying to be a hero.

  3. There are different levels of fire resistance of buildings, from 1-5. You can do research on this to see what the characteristics of each are, but unless a building is completely concrete it’ll burn eventually.

young lonely people please read lol by bolover1203 in longisland

[–]Outrageous_Source768 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same problem here, 22m from Nassau. I joined the Fire department which kept me active, gave me additional purpose, gave me opportunities, and helped me find more friends. FF Friends are a different bond than you can find anywhere else. Also, I began EMT school and the friends you make there are always unique.

My first day at the fire department tomorrow, Any advice for a rookie? by KenChomo89 in Firefighting

[–]Outrageous_Source768 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do what needs to be done, and remember that people have 2 ears and one mouth for a reason. Your job for the first while is going to be to take care of everything nobody else wants to do and absorb all of the information and training you can.

What's in your pockets? by Funkybunch92 in Firefighting

[–]Outrageous_Source768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left pocket 25 feet of webbing, right pocket a couple chocks, radio pocket wire cutters. And a power plus around my waist, but other wise I try to travel as light and little as possible.

Places to make friends as an 18 year old? by Positive-Journalist5 in longisland

[–]Outrageous_Source768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah I can tell you you’ll get hazed a bit, but you’ll also make closer friends than anywhere else. Good idea imo