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Permalink Reply by Will Manuel on August 3, 2009 at 11:47pm

In our rehab centers we have water, gatorade, and propel for drinks and various snacks including graham crackers, nature's valley granola bars, and stuff of that sort. We're a very rural department and 90% of ours calls are medical in nature. Only a few times have we had fires of the size where we've ordered pizza's and McDonalds. Most of the time our firefighters only come out for an air tank change and a quick drink, then hit the hose line again.

Permalink Reply by Ryan James Johnsrud on May 26, 2010 at 4:05pm

We are a small town/rural department most of our calls are wildland fires or vehicle incidents. For an extended incident we have traditionally relied on farmer's wives and the Firefighter's Auxiliary to bring meals after the call (which can be hours on a ripping wildland fire). We are just beginning to stock supplies and develop protocol to have rehab services on site. Gatorade, water and snacks are going to be a must. I welcome any other great ideas.

Permalink Reply by Jeff Ahring on November 7, 2013 at 9:52am

Our Rehab truck is stocked with the usual water, and  gatorade for hydration.  As for snacks we have peanuts, natures valley, and the other typical snack munchies.