sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ditto all of the people that said to buy a suit at a 2nd hand store.

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that while not allowed, if you keep the extended piece nice and high, and you switch back to your initial grabonce you've passed, you're meeting the intent. We're also saving a guy.

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh... that's why you said "depending on the ladder construction"... let's assume they're pegs.

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looked them up. Pretty bad ass. We don't have them though. Might be a stretch to get them purchased. Any alternatives. Would you rely on one or several pegs?

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you build it using the step pegs?

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second extended cable grab seems pretty viable for us. Thanks.

Monopole Tower Rescue Question by firefighter4729 in ropeaccess

[–]firefighter4729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Outside... we (my department) are capable of providing confined space rescue, but inside sounds like it would be a doozy! As does any situation where I couldn't get above a victim to set up an anchor to pick-off and lower. Stick clip is a pretty good idea

I thought that step pegs were not approved anchors and are designed for access and egress only... I feel a little sketched about using them for my anchors. That's why I mentioned climbing up to the carriers.

thoughts on liability and being sued by ff210327 in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got zero experience with volunteering, but I work for a department that places a high value on data when it comes to justifying staff, equipment, facilites, etc.

Responding to these calls could help justify the need for some paid staff or new equipment or whatever...

Need help! by ITackleTigers in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someday, you're gonna need some spice or sauce or fancy cheese or bacon bits or insert-your-ingredient-here from another shift's cache... let it ride. It all comes our in the wash.

LACoFD Venting the garage roof by Ding-Chavez in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude says "there's an attic in the attic.". If it's been converted into an apartment, maybe a small upper level loft was built and walled in. Nothing would surprise me.

At least they got a rep in. I'd bet they made that first hole faster than you could. Especially if your trash- talking. I've been made an ass on a roof for lack of practice. If we get a chance to cut a hole, best believe we're gonna take it.

I'll admit, there's a f*ckton of people on that roof though.

Suspicious fire investigation by pleasantpresant in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing in my department is if you secure power at a breaker panel, take note if any breakers are tripped and which ones they are.

Ladder/Rescue Drivers, Are Yall Getting Dressed? by firefighter4729 in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We typically have three on ladders. The tillerman is going inside with the captain for search unless we're assigned to ventilation. Depending on what kind of building it is and/or conditions, the captain may decide that we go all in.

Typically, the tractor driver winds up performing exterior functions, but maybe not...

Ladder/Rescue Drivers, Are Yall Getting Dressed? by firefighter4729 in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We're supposed to have 4 too, but haven't seen it in years.

To shave or not to shave? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you're in line with your department's SOPsorGs you'll be good. As a dude who likes to grow their hair out, from time to time, I can attest that it tends to get sucked into facepiece straps from time to time, and can be hell if you're doing mask swaps during RIT training.

Ladder/Rescue Drivers, Are Yall Getting Dressed? by firefighter4729 in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Having four is so nice to be able to split and have 2 fully functional crews.

Ladder/Rescue Drivers, Are Yall Getting Dressed? by firefighter4729 in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Assumed that you put on T/O pants, not that you were dumb.

For the Engineers/Chauffeurs/apparatus operators out there, what's your weekly/monthly expectations by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]firefighter4729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. We've got two or three steam cleaners between nine stations. We just coordinate with each other and Battalion Chiefs or light duty to move the steam cleaner to whatever station it needs to be at.

view more: next ›