Which Staff Vehicle Do You Prefer and Why?

We are currently in the process of collecting bids on a new staff vehicle to replace the 1997 Expedition I am currently driving.  The vehic…

Started by Dennis Reynolds in Apparatus & Vehicle DiscussionsLatest Reply

Elected Fire Chief: What are the Pro's and Con's?

Our state legislature is considering a bill that would assist communities with creating county-wide consolidated fire departments. However,…

Started by Q2Brunner in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

IS 100, 200, and 700SCa

dose anyone have any tips on how to study for these test or can help study! if so in box me.. thanks and God Bless

Started by Lark Kent in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Working with loved ones at scenes

     I recently did a ride along with an ambulance company that my husband works with.  I had to do the ride along because of a requirement…

Started by Jayne C. Eernisse - Gates in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Engine or Truck out 1st?

Awhile ago our company did this for awhile but had problems with it...if We had a truck driver at the station we would put that on the roa…

Started by Steven Muccioli in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Best or Favorite Memory of Being In The Fire Service

Everyone has that favorite memory or funny thing that happened. Mine would be my first ride on the firetruck, responding to my first call.…

Started by Ashley Rivers in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Air Bag Dangers!!!---- Check out this video!!

Now some that aren't aware of the dangers of air bag deployment while on a scene can have a look at this video.These guys should be on my t…

Started by Richard Armstrong in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Procedures and Protocols

Hey team, Our station is currently under a major revamp and therefore I am looking into your guidance into the creation of procedures and p…

Started by Ben 'Snapper' Auger in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Fire Cause & Determination Training: Can you figure out the cause of this fire?

Started by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply

Release the Ladder Rack

As with most departments, and mine is no different,  trying to get guys in the habit of throwing ground ladders takes a lot of work.  We kn…

Started by Jason Hoevelmann in General Firefighting & Rescue DiscussionLatest Reply