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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony P Dec 25, 2008. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Do younger firefighter rely too much on technology like Thermal Imaging and Bail out systems instead of the basic skills that we need to know?

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: I spend my first years in the fire service in souther California and spent the best six years of my Fire life with the men of the Gary Indiana Fire Department..assigned to Squad 2

About Me:: I am 33 married with four beautiful girls. I consider myself a good fireman. I was put on this earth to pull ceiling, and take care of engine companies!

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Just like the rest of you.....I love running in to burning buildings!

At 12:45pm on January 5, 2009, Steven Knott said…: Hey Chris. The Axemen began in Detroit and have chapters throughout Michigan, Ohio, New York. The Illinois Chapter was started in May '08 and has about 45 members. I believe Three Rivers Michigan has a chapter. Our Illinois club meets on the first monday of the month at TR's Pub on 111th St. just east of pulaski av.at 7pm. As of Jan 1,2009 our new members are probationary for I believe 4 months and must make a certain % of the meetings and are then voted in. I know for sure that there are quite a few chapters around your area.