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Why make a fire defensive, when it doesn't have to be? Hello all. I live in a Rural area and am a volunteer with a Rural Department. I have been noticing a few issues as of late and would sincer… Started by Jeff Teeters in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	56	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by Paul Montpetit
New To the Scene Well, since all the other newbies and probies posted something, I guess, so should I. I am a late vocation to the Fire field. I recently tr… Started by Cameron in Firefighter Nation Kitchen - Meet and Greet	5	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by John Rulli Jr.
hi new to FFN and the fire sevies hi i'v only been in the fire biss. about 1 1/2 years but you cloud say i'm prety well brok in first fire 2 weeks in 2 alarm house fire next… Started by jessica in Firefighter Nation Kitchen - Meet and Greet	4	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by Hugh
Need help choosing a composite helmet... I'm looking for a traditional looking, lightweight, comfortable helmet. I like the Paul Conway Traditionals, Cairns 880's and the Bullard T… Started by Mark Bargar in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	11	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by Jason Koontz
Problem in ladder class Just wondering if anyone else had this same problem that i had . We were yousing a 36' ladder and doing the leg lock's and when i went to d… Started by Donnie Mathias in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	10	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by Moose
mountain dew? I noticed as i was cleaning up the trash at my station that we drink the heck out of mountain dew. Everyone around here does, we have a sto… Started by Jessica Travis in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	67	Feb 24, 2009 Reply by Bryan Harless
Seattle Firefighter Retiring After 50 Years SEATTLE (AP) -- After 50 years with the Seattle Fire Department, Kenny Hoefner will call it a career on Monday at the age of 72. He starte… Started by Firefighter Nation WebChief in Fire/Rescue News	10	Feb 24, 2009
National Fire Rescue Mag 10-7 Issue I got a issue on National Fire Rescue today and on the cover it said 10-7 out of service and through the mag went through past issues and p… Started by Skunk in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	3	Feb 23, 2009 Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp
Illegal finds on the scene How many of You have found illegal things (ie; drugs,stolen property) on scene of a structure fire. We once fought a 3 story fire in down t… Started by Sam in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	2	Feb 23, 2009 Reply by Sam
out of norm drills Okay here it goes: I and a few other juniors have asked for some reasonability and the chief said (to our surprise) he would let us plan,… Started by Dustin Allen in Juniors and Explorers	7	Feb 23, 2009 Reply by Dustin Allen