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IAAI FIT Exam

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Has anyone taken IAAI's online FIT exam? If so, is there one reference to study more than the others? I am just really excited to get the test completed and there is a lot of info. for so few…Continue

High-Angle Rescue Beginnings

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How does a fire department become high angle rescue equipped and certified while keeping initial and future training costs to a minimum?

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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function: Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:: 15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sault Ste. Marie, MI Fire and Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency: 10+

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.sault-sainte-marie.mi.us/firedept/index.html

My Training:: B.S. Fire Science-Generalist, Minor-Law Enforcement - Lake Superior State Univ.
Fire Fighter I/II,
Fire Officer I/II
Haz-Mat Tech,
Fire Investigator 1 (MSP),
IAAI CFIT Member.

About Me:: I am married, and the Father of three lovely daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family camping and fishing on my days off.

Day Job:: LSSU EMS Instructor (MFR/EMT-B/EMT-P courses)

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: It is the best job in the world!!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS: No such thing as routine!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Declining budgets, and higher expectations...

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At 9:24am on October 20, 2010, Roger Waters said…: Welcome to FFN Scott

At 6:18pm on October 17, 2010, Louise Thornton said…: Welcome to FFN. Hope you have fun and get involve with the discussions. Stay safe.

At 4:12pm on October 17, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Scott, 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