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Does your department have a policy on firefighters taking video or pictures of victims? Watch this stunning video.

Started this discussion. Last reply by WARD Nov 1, 2010. 23 Replies 0 Likes

This is absolutely stunning to me! I believe that the firefighters behind this should be dismissed or on unpaid leave at the very least. Does your department have a policy on this? Has anything like…Continue

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Vehicle Fires "TRAINING"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Tindell Aug 19, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Does anyone have any good articles and or pictures/ video on vehicle fires that i can use for training. trying to put together a class and coming up short on material. Thanks. joey montondoSpringhill…Continue

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Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function: Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:: 11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: SPRINGHILL FIRE/RESCUE

Years With Department/Agency: 4

Dept. Web Site:: http://SPRINGHILL FIRE DIST 11 ON FB

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: SHONGALOO FIRE DISTRICT 9- 8 YEARS

PAFFORD EMS PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE 7 YEARS

WEBSTER PARISH S/O PATROL DEPUTY/RESERVE POST CERTIFIED 4 YEARS

My Training:: FIREFIGHTER ONE THRUE LSU, CERTIFIED DIVER, ROPE RESCUE, VEHICLE EXTRICATION, SWIFT WATER/FLOOD RESCUE TECH, AND NUMEROUS OTHER CERTS TO MANY TO LIST.

About Me:: I LIVE AND BREATH THE FIRE SERVICE. I TRAIN OUR ROOKIES BASIC FIREFIGHTER SKILLS. I ALSO INSTRUCT VEHICLE EXTRICATION TO 8 NEARBY FIRE DEPTS INCLUDING OURS.

Day Job:: I DRIVE A TRUCK FOR A OIL FIELD CONTRACTOR

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://JOEY MONTONDO ON FACE BOOK

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A FIREMAN SINCE I WAS A KID. MY DREAM CAME TRUE.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: ITS IN MY BLOOD

Top Issues Facing Responders:: UNDER STAFFING, INSUFFICIENT OR NO TRAINING, THE LEADERS NOT HAVING ENOUGH TRAINING TO TEACH THIER FIREMAN OR RESCUE PERSONNEL.DEPTS NOT HAVING THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO DO A JOB.

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At 6:02am on November 18, 2010, frans said…

At 8:55pm on July 17, 2010, Jon Droska said…: Thanks for the add brother, be safe out there.

At 10:07pm on July 15, 2010, sarah arledge said…: hi JOSEPH MONTONDO welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to .be have a great night stay take care

At 3:12pm on July 15, 2010, Firewriter said…: Hi Joseph, welcome to FFN!

At 1:47pm on July 15, 2010, Ringold15 said…: to replie to what you said the average age of our deptment is probly around the late 30's to early 50's but we r spred out of diff. age groups.
ps i followed your advice

At 12:24pm on July 15, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Joseph, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon