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Best way to carry items.

I work as a Fire Marshal and cover a lot of ground doing my day to day work.  I have about 20+ buildings that I check on a monthly/random b…

Started by Matt Chunko in Tools of the Pros: Equipment & Product Discussion

1 Apr 21, 2019
Reply by Ted Mead

Respect

How is your department handling respect issues with your 16 to 20-somethings? How does the entitlement generation learn to earn respect whe…

Started by Mike Northrup in Juniors and Explorers

42 Apr 21, 2019
Reply by Ted Mead

Junior FF Training Ideas, Anyone?

We are a small rural fire company with 5 truly active junior FFs. I am the Senior Advisor I guess you could say. I started with ropes and t…

Started by rodney recore in Juniors and Explorers

14 Apr 21, 2019
Reply by Ted Mead

Why is a firehouse called a firehouse?

I've been having a discussion/argument with my Assistant Chief about this. I'm wanting to know your reasons (other than "we've always calle…

Started by Chris Kennedy in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion

2 Apr 8, 2019
Reply by ashfire

Rural Ladder Trucks

I have seen a discussion about ladders or quints  in rural areas posted 2008. A recent news article I seen of a area where my mother's fami…

Started by ashfire in Apparatus & Vehicle Discussions

0 Apr 2, 2019

Bariatric Rescues

Hey Guys! I am looking to visit a fire department that deals with, and is geared up for bariatric rescues.  I have been fortunate to get a…

Started by Brad Hardwidge in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion

0 Mar 12, 2019

TRADING European modern Fire Helmets

Hi, i have several  european Fire helmets for trade. I am Searching american traditional Fire helmets, sirens, lights or other vintage fire…

Started by Stephan Kail in Trading Post: Patches, Tees & More

0 Feb 20, 2019

Radio Advice

Hi, I am interested in learning what radios are being used and are "affordable". We currently use XTS 1500 and 2500 handhelds from Motorola…

Started by Colin Brayton in Tools of the Pros: Equipment & Product Discussion

0 Feb 13, 2019

Building construction (HELP!?)

I've started firefighter II classes and I seem to be doing pretty well.  However, one concept I'm having a little trouble grasping is build…

Started by Adam Box in Fire & Rescue Training

8 Feb 13, 2019
Reply by Kyle Mead

Size-Up Drill: After 5 House Fire

What will be the response and staffing in your area?   You have just clocked out and are on the way home when your department is alerted…

Started by FFN WebTeam in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety

0 Jan 29, 2019

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