Garbage on helmet bands

I know I am a sub-rookie and all, but I have a major problem with firefighters carrying all kinds of garbage on their helmet bands. I recently saw a new minted LT who had every inch of his helmet band covered with crap, including a pair of trauma sheers with plastic handles. The last time I looked at my trauma sheers, the had a handle that could only withstand autoclave temps up to 280 degrees. It seems to be a sign of expertise to carry all that s*** on your helmet. Thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by James Hawk on October 25, 2011 at 2:14am

Just looked at the posters page, and it appears that he is only in ems, not a fire agency. im not really sure why he would have a problem with firefighters carrying tools like lights or chocks on their helmet where they can easily be accessed with gloves on when he doesnt experience the need for them. all i ever have carried to this point is a garrity, but i plan on adding chocks and maybe some nails at some point. its a matter of preference and need for what you carry. why would i carry something vital in a pocket i cant get to with an scba on.

i also have an american flag on the left side, a "FIREFIGHTER I" sticker on the right, and in the front i have a sticker that says "NO FEAR" that my dad gave me after i finished ff1.