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"Those Fires"? Maybe Andy Fredericks was Right VCOS speaker puts you in service faster than a residential sprinkler. Bill Carey At the IAFC's Volunteer Chief Officer Symposium in Flor… Started by Bill Carey in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	3	Nov 23, 2011 Reply by John Crabbe
Training without props/facilities I was just curious as to what ideas other departments come up with for training on skills when they don't have props or facilities to work… Started by Nathan Henderson in Fire & Rescue Training	8	Nov 22, 2011 Reply by Nathan Henderson
Question regarding department policies for sick leave The department that I work for requires employees to have the doctor put what is wrong with you on your doctors excuse. I was a small busi… Started by Lenwood Drew Sonnier in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	13	Nov 22, 2011 Reply by Capt. Chris W. Button
To Work-up, or NOT To Work-up; is it still your decision? It's been a while since I've gotten on and asked; yet this one particular subject has been on my mind. This is directed at full-time/paid c… Started by Jonathan in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	6	Nov 21, 2011 Reply by Andy Turnham
Ice/Snow/Frost - how to deal with it I was wondering if anyone had some good tips to deal with ice/snow/frost on my truck windows when I get a fire call. I haven't had this pr… Started by Trey Ford in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	20	Nov 21, 2011 Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky
A couple of my photos from recent events. I would appreciate any comments you may have. Thank You Started by Ron Briggs in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	14	Nov 20, 2011 Reply by Ron Briggs
L.D.H. "Love It, or Hate It" I am wanting to start using LDH in our dept. and am wondering if I can convince the majority into changing their thought process. Let me ad… Started by Diamond Chief in Tools of the Pros: Equipment & Product Discussion	170	Nov 20, 2011 Reply by Nathan Henderson
Heavy Technical Rescue Hello Everyone, I am currently a college student finishing up my bachelors in firefighter/paramedic. I am in HTR classes for vehicle extr… Started by Ethan Clark in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	2	Nov 19, 2011 Reply by Ben Waller
Some of my other photos This was the second fire in 6 days before I was asked to be the Fire Photographer 2 days after this fire. Below is another photo from th… Started by Ron Briggs in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	0	Nov 19, 2011
Battalion Chief Prerequisites I am doing research as to what a typical medium, to large sized, full-paid, metropolitan fire department requires for Captains to take the… Started by Kevin Murphy in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	2	Nov 19, 2011 Reply by John Crabbe