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Hey all I have a question! Do you think it's safe to run on the fire ground? The reason I asked is because I've seen and even read about a few injuries occurring.. If we're training as if it's a real call then why are we starting up bad habits "from what I was told and learned, we dont run on the fire ground" yeah we move with hast!! But running is not safe.. So what are y'all thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Jessie Pollard on August 31, 2012 at 10:20pm

I've been taught never to run, but I am cultivating a "hustle" for the firehouse, training ground, or scene. Running usually does get you hurt (i.e., running into other people, tripping, slipping, falling, etc.). Moving at slightly more than a power-walk should be fine for all but the worst case scenarios (see Oldman's reply, when things "get real"), and even then you can't run full-tilt in bunker boots.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Clatt on September 1, 2012 at 6:07pm

I run when I need to run rather it be on the fire ground or not. But if "I" don't feel it is safe to run at that time....I.E carring tools or a ladder or in a field where ther are plenty of holes and rocks to trip on...I walk...simply said ..USE DISCRETION..

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Teel on September 5, 2012 at 6:27pm

Running isn't safe at all. We've all been trained not to run on the fireground. 90% of us vollies can't help it when flames are blowing out most of the structure, we've got a mean adreniline rush going on and we're hauling ass. Some of us can control it, and some of us usually run out of adreniline after about 10 to 20 minutes.

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Permalink Reply by 55 TRUCK on September 9, 2012 at 1:12pm

"We've all been trained not to run on the fireground." What do you mean ,"We"?

Is it We as in the firefighters on your dept.? Or is it We as in all firemen?

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Permalink Reply by Brennan on September 9, 2012 at 3:09pm

If you run, you better have a reason of a life safety issue that is IMMENENT. What I mean is by you running it must be worth the few seconds. If you could justify it to your chief or you could prove that it helped MAYBE. But otherwise I say NEVER run.

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Permalink Reply by capcityff on September 11, 2012 at 9:58am

Why do I have to justify it to my chief? That's how the department trains us. Another person who only sees things his own way. : /

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Permalink Reply by Derek J Sinesi on September 11, 2012 at 8:04pm

I have never had to justify running to my chief.

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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on September 16, 2012 at 12:26am

yah, me either.

I wonder if some people use the book learning system as the bible to fire fighting. What's in those books is gospel. As if there is only one way of doing things, and that is the way the books tell you to. There is always more than one way of doing something. If it just so happens to not go with the norm of the world, it doesn't mean it's wrong. However, some places do not tolerate working outside the box, and that's fine. But if you belong to those departments, that doesn't give you the right to say what is wrong or right in others'.

I also wonder if those against running have visions of Speedy Gonzales zipping all over the place. Makes me chuckle.

Like many have said, if you are allowed to run...then do it with comon sense. If you are not allowed to run, then don't do it. Simple. Either way, we can't subject those of oppostion to argument. It will never end.

And to add to this posting, I wish to humbly appologise to all who may have taken offense to my earlier posting of burger eating, donut chasing firefighters who should not run. That is a false broad brush statement that should have been made with more thought in mind and less lack of impulse control. Either way, don't take it too personally. I like donuts and burgers too. Just in moderation. I was trying to paint a picture of a homer simpson type image. However, it appears that failed, or some are too sensitive. 6 in one, half dozen in the other.

kshf

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Permalink Reply by Derek J Sinesi on September 17, 2012 at 6:52pm

Wasn't offended at all. Got a good laugh from it and couldn't help but comment on it. Believe me you would have to come up with something a lot better then that to offend me.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Teel on November 20, 2012 at 11:47pm

We as in all firefighters.

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Permalink Reply by capcityff on November 21, 2012 at 1:06am

You're not catching on to what he just called you out on. His point is you can't just say that because it's not true. YOUR department may teach you not to run but not ALL firefighters are taught that.

Between my department and 55 Truck's, we have a few thousand firefighters alone. That's a heck of a lot of people right there who DO run. Understand yet?