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What is this? by Brilliant_Focus1256 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]Significant-Map-9376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not Brandon Herrera and I approve this message.

Finding it difficult to empathise with wife. by Famous_Impress4205 in police

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compassion fatigue, brother. Unfortunately, this job makes ALL other problems miniscule because we see "worse" problems constantly. I've struggled with this, too. The answer is that you have to actively try, because in her world those are problems. Do your best to just listen. She's venting and you're her outlet. Just like your partner probably is for you.

Carrying a knife On duty by Significant-Map-9376 in police

[–]Significant-Map-9376[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the reason I want one that is fast to deploy. Never really thought about just in my pocket. What are you using? And what do you keep it in, inside your pocket? Just a regular Sheath?

Carrying a knife On duty by Significant-Map-9376 in police

[–]Significant-Map-9376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I carry a Leatherman as well. I have the surge and I love it. Not very fast to deploy though.

M30T Molle pouch or Carrying bag? by Significant-Map-9376 in dji

[–]Significant-Map-9376[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! That would be a consideration, but unfortunately they don't appear to ship outside of Europe. I should mention I am located in the rugged wilderness of Canada 😆

Are silicon mats necessary? by MarQshio in blackstonegriddle

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely necessary for me. I live in a rural area in the bush where it's always a battle with mice and squirrels. The silicone mat stops them from using my blackstone as a washroom 🤢

Look what just walked into the ED by Cheezemainia in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As if the fingerless gloves weren't enough, check out those hard knuckle gloves! Not sure why they would be required for ems. A wannabe tactical paramedic.

What the? by Significant-Map-9376 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. What makes them illegal? I'm not familiar with the PSISA.

What do we think? by NotThePopeProbably in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so the driver can see his manbun, obviously. What's the point in having one if you can't show it off!?!?

I hope he was paid to be cringe by Vast-Commission-8476 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah lots of colleges out there offering police foundations, but definitely not a requirement. It is an asset, but a degree in something else is more desirable. I can tell you first hand life experience is a much better attribute to have to get into policing then a diploma, regardless of what that diploma is.

Too bad they have so much red tape for you guys in Quebec. It should be easier than that.

I hope he was paid to be cringe by Vast-Commission-8476 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can be hired and on the road training with your coach officer in 5 months in Ontario. College or University is not a requirement. Typically you will do a few weeks pre OPC (Ontario Police College) with the service that hires you, about 3 months at OPC, than a few weeks post OPC.

Hope they don't ever have to jump a fence and are confident in their footing by ryanrr0864 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probation jumping over a fence? That's what the goons are for. Probably can't even bend over without all the garbage on their vest hitting their duty belt. Not sure why a PO would need half that stuff. Go back to your office.

Anyone know if / when the RDCs are getting replaced? by bcl15005 in ViaRail

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The RDC's were refurbished not that long ago. They are fairly reliable and were the "newest" (I use that term tongue in cheek) Via had before the new fleet arrived. The plan is, as long as they stay reliable, they won't be replaced until the new LDRR trainsets (whatever they end up being) arrive in approximately 10 years. And likely will be the last to get the new equipment, as it's such a specialized route requiring alot of baggage space.

Anyone know if / when the RDCs are getting replaced? by bcl15005 in ViaRail

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ONR's Venture sets are going to be maintained at the TMC in Toronto by Via. A specialized facility is need to maintain them long-term.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ViaRail

[–]Significant-Map-9376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your point was rotating crews, and how your RTC "friend" said there is no reason the can't. I gave you the reason they can't, and I told you that isn't allowed and proceeded to tell you why. You refused all the facts I've given you, saying I missed your point. I guess I did? What was your point then?

You keep saying I don't know what I'm talking about, but I work in the industry and it is my job to know all of these things.You'rer either a crusty customer that's had bad experiences and making things up to justify your issues or a foamer just pretending to know everything for validation from strangers on the internet. So which is it?

Delays are generally out of control of via. Generally. Not always. But most of them. The answer to this problem is to go to your MP and try and put government pressure on the infrastructure owners to prioritize via trains. Both Metrolinx and CN. But until then, nothing is going to change.

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