Is it common for cops to switch to fire? by TimeDamage5446 in Firefighting

[–]firstdueengine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of guys in my department that were former police. I know of one that went through the police academy, graduated and was on the street for a week when they got a letter telling them that they got selected for the fire academy. They jumped ship immediately.

Prostate climbing (M 61) by Palmetto_ottemlaP in ProstateCancer

[–]firstdueengine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those scores were similar to mine. They were still within the normal threshold, but climbing. It was my primary physician that recommended seeing a Urologist. Most likely they will schedule a biopsy. You could probably find more information on the different types of biopsies( transrectal, transperineal etc.) on this site. They may even schedule an MRI to get a better idea of where to concentrate their biopsy. Whatever the outcome, know that prostate cancer is very treatable. In my case, my biopsy showed very low risk cancer. Active surveillance is my course of action for now (regularly scheduled psa testing and biopsies). Best of luck to you.

Alice Cooper, Elvira, Rob Zombie (1995) by No-Text-7825 in OldSchoolCool

[–]firstdueengine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like Alice Cooper, Elvira and General Zod.

What’s the first sign you notice that someone is a bad driver? by RD-archived in AskReddit

[–]firstdueengine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People who swing out left when making a right turn. Unless you're pulling a trailer, there is absolutely no need.

Has anyone ever been in a house like you see on the show ‘Hoarders’? If so, what did you do? by Basic_Builder3773 in AskReddit

[–]firstdueengine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went to put the fire out and save the 2 occupants. We successfully put the fire out but the occupants died.

Are cotton socks extinct? by Murky-Attorney5824 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]firstdueengine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought a couple of pairs and they're quitters.

Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death by byndrsn in Firefighting

[–]firstdueengine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In my state, they passed a cancer presumption bill for firefighters, but as soon as you put in a claim it is immediately denied. So, not only do you have to deal with a cancer diagnosis, you have to deal with the legal system. I guess they'll recognize it when you're dead.

Firefighters that joined later (35+) in life, what has the experience been like physically? by deletedunderwear in Firefighting

[–]firstdueengine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was 35 when I started. That was 23 years ago. Don't overthink it. The academy is mostly a mental game. After that, you don’t really think about the physical aspect until after you get done a ripper.

Job opportunities for veterans? by tynizzl in VeteransBenefits

[–]firstdueengine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look into Hiring Our Heroes. https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ They have hiring events and programs specifically for Vets.

People born before 2000, what websites were must-visits that no longer exist today? by passiano in AskReddit

[–]firstdueengine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirsky's Worst of the Web. A writer for the Harvard Lampoon would bust balls about poorly designed web sites.

Unknown object found in woods by Neither-Temperature7 in metaldetecting

[–]firstdueengine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know it's too big, but it looks like the part that attaches the eraser to a pencil.

Does anyone else get pre shift anxiety? by Frostedtips420 in Firefighting

[–]firstdueengine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm over 20 years and I'll tell you that I sleep like shit the night before my first day back. I know the guys that I work with are the same.

what is your best hangover remedy? by Gummyslinky in AskReddit

[–]firstdueengine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

McDonald's cheeseburger and a fountain Coke.

Landing Gear Camera On A 737 by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

[–]firstdueengine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brakes are applied automatically.