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Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?
Started this discussion. Last reply by blair4630 Aug 12, 2009. 36 Replies 0 Likes
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Tony P replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"Truly? Anyone should be able to do what they want? So if I'm bored one day I should be allowed to shoot a few of my neighbours just for entertainment?
Yes I'm being ridiculous. But your comment is so brief that it can be taken in any way…"
Glenn C. Rex replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"My department has adopted a policy that reflects the Federal Standard on tobacco use in public buildings. A fire station is considered a safe haven and thereby falls in the realm of public building. Our policy states that there will be no smoking…"
"Its a free country I feel you should be able to do what you want"
Brian Dumser replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"Not to mention the chance that someone will mistakenly drink from the tobacco chewer's spit cup. It's happened, (not to me)."
Dewayne and Diana Bean replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"I guess they will do what they will and I will just bitch if it happens. LOL I don't think there is very many who DON'T smoke."
lutan1 replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"and what does everyone think about chewing at the fire house?
Ban both- fortunately over here I don't beleive chewing is a popular habit...."
"In our dept's s.o.p. you only be on the receiving end of oral sex only, for exactly that reason!"
Justin Scott replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"at our station we are allowed to smoke in the truck bays only."
Tony P replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"Having put the first post here, I've just caught up with the thread. It's certainly been an interesting read! Captain B? Thanks for including smoking products as HAZMAT - that is in line with my thinking. (I've just been reading about…"
DOWNS290 replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"Its hurting our fundraising in PA especially for Monte Carlos and Bingos because all of the people that would come there to gamble are not allowed to smoke now. So instead they are going to the casinos in WV or Erie and none of the money is coming…"
DOWNS290 replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"I am in a Volunteer Co. in PA we are not allowed to smoke in our station except for when it it members only. If there is anyone under 18 or a non member any where in our building or garage bays we can not smoke. There are quite a few of us that do…"
Padre Pete replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"First off, a brother who bills himself as "only a volunteer" is in much greater need of help and experience than he is asking for here. Secondly, Robert Owens just nailed it. As a former smoker, my take is this: The use of tobacco products…"
Robert Owens replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"Cups spill and leak....when I was a cadet at the volly house we had to dum the trash cant tell you how many jeans I ruined becuase the "chew juice" leaked out of the bag.
How is effecting fundraisers? If you vollie department is selling…"
Robert Owens replied to Joseph Smart's discussion Chewing and smoking in fire houses?!?!?! gone forever?"I HATE IT!!!!!!!! I wish it was gone forever...Im not a smoker or chewer but have has several clothes ruined when I dump the trash by irresponsible chewers. I have also seen several peices of furniture ruined by these same individuals. Its…"
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- Hometown:
- steelville
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 11
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Steelville Fire Protection District
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Primary Rank/Role
- Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years With Department/Agency
- 11
- My Training:
- FF 1 and 2 training, nims training, mayday, RIT, Hazmat,Swift water rescue awarness, Vehicle hybrid technology, Ventilation
- About Me:
- Just a layed back perverted firefighter who likes to have a good time! lol pretty simple really
- Day Job:
- 911 operater emt
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I had always been around it ever since i could remember i was riding in fire trucks and ambulances.so when i actually got the chance to join i hit the ground runnin
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Love the feeling of helping people!
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- I would have to say that training and being aware of what could be out there to get you!!
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- At 6:54pm on July 22, 2009,
Fireyladd - Chief Sharp said… - Joseph, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
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