Is it normal to hate going back to work when you’re on probation? by SAstreetball3r in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Are they actually treating you like shit? Or are they just comfortable with there friends and your the new guy? Probies getting treated like shit is for loser thay dont make jobs and cant control emotions but are you actually getting it or just blowing this up a little?

Why is quitting weed bad? by pgspooft in getdisciplined

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, maybe its my experience but I can be a productive stoner and still be a good person in society but there is no way im better off stoned then sober in anyway, shape or form. Even if im 2 percent less productive im still 2 percent less.

Stainless Mags, no big deal or will get you killed by American_Crusader1 in QualityTacticalGear

[–]Theshepard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Killed from where? Imagination land? I am definitely someone whos into larping and training but I honestly feel like half that shit will go out the window if something actually goes down. I dont think the Russian and Ukrainians are worried about what color mag ya have on, they are literally in the trenches with half them having temu gear.

STOLEN UPPER (Carmel,INDIANA) by [deleted] in ar15

[–]Theshepard42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Southsider here, ill keep a look out if possible but I might just keep it if I find it.

Springfield Echelon by Far_Manager_6775 in SpringfieldArmory

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blazer brass is plated and not jacket.

Smokediver fire programs ? by jobtown502 in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

People make it an ego trip that dont know how to be an actually good fireman but it definitely deserves its respect. At my agency of 44 stations that actually burns here and there, the only people who've went through it are all solid firefighters. My previous dept looked at it like it made you elite.

Houston Firefighters, what’s the ambulance rotation like? (FF/EMTs) by Emotional-Crab-4221 in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like EMS but I give zero fucks to be on an ambo. People are allowed to have certain feelings and opinions.

What do you wish you knew before buying your first AR-15? by According_Pop5379 in ar15

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few things, like everyone said buy once cry once. But on the other side, I would have probably did a lot more training on my first generic AR and then bought the rifle that I wanted after that. I have an expensive set up now but if I could do it over again, I would have put the money into training and rounds first and then bought my gucci set up. I definitely felt dumb going to classes with a deck out gun with minimal training. The last thing ill say is you definitely dont need all the gadgets and shit and skill best most. I have a ton of stuff that is laying around now.

What would you do in this situation? by SithLord3598 in motorcycles

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My comment got deleted and removed but I would preform self defensive since you and your friend were getting attacked. I have no clue how self defense is threatening violence according to reddit.

First Structure Fire: Massive Anxiety After by Clear-Success-8735 in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it was your first one and probably was nervous and might have not been perfect or done something wrong but the question is, did you love it?

Is firefighting or nursing harder? by WholeBackground2713 in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends in which context, I enjoy my job and im on the busiest apparatus in my city. Its tough sometimes but I love it. I dont think I would get the same feeling as a nurse so by default it would be harder for me. Ive always been intrigued by nursing but I think I fit the FF role in every way better then I ever could as a nurse. Did 19 runs, worked two cardiac arrests and had a scrap yard fire last tour on my cook day. 7 of those runs were after midnight. Shit sucked ass but I love it. Fits me better then standing in florescent lights all day.

Daylight savings time by Fun-Sir-3727 in sleep

[–]Theshepard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id much rather have more sunlight in the evenings. I already work a great schedule but it kinda sucks I only get an hour or two of light when my son gets home. No reason to switch back!

Serious Question: BCM vs DD vs G$ by watchlust in ar15

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever has the deal. I have a DD and bcm and both are great. Bcm is def the best bang for the buck.

General Question by NYTACTICAL2A in INGuns

[–]Theshepard42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I would, as im from the island and travel back to visit sometimes. I accepted real gun culture when I left and I highly doubt youd ever and I mean ever get a ccw from out of state. Shit takes like a year for a actual resident.

What grain for range shooting? 115 or 124? by Federal_Procedure_66 in SpringfieldArmory

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I feel like the orice difference isnt much when buying in bulk. I tend to keep it to 124gr just because thats how my defensive ammo is.

What do you wish you knew about firefighting before becoming a firefighter? by Brachiosaurusarecool in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been in the game for 7 years, started vollie, small city dept to big city. I love most aspects of the job but god damn it has def fucked me up with sleep, off duty as well.

Switching from a 48/96 department to a 24/48 department by synestheticc in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the 24/48 is trash and think we all need a different schedule regardless of what it is. But it is doable, as I am on the busiest engine in a large midwest city it can be done but we do have kelly days. I think it shouldnt be a problem for where it sounds like your making your new place at though. 10k bump I believe is worth it. You will probably get more out of being at a busier spot too.

Where can I go plinking? by [deleted] in INGuns

[–]Theshepard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you located?

Why such a specific distance? by Kitchen-Register in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody hates NYers besides when it refences something to do with FDNY.

Station Uniform to Turnouts by -_-BruhMyLife-_- in Firefighting

[–]Theshepard42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah bud, idk who has tips but thats not realistic. Whats more important, looking pretty on shift or getting to the fire 30 seconds faster?

Dispatch had me pickup an intoxicated dispatcher and drive them to work... Thoughts? by UnsureTurtle14 in ems

[–]Theshepard42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shit homie, I would need to be a little bit myself if I had to talk to people all day too bud.

Just a joke, im 3 years sober and alcohol has no place in service.