Started Jul 3, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
as an electrician and member of the fire department I often come across old light bars and have taken an interest in restoring them.many ive found were cluster**** of a wiring mess or damagedquite…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ted Mead Jun 16, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am a linux user and have been for 15 years,I still repair win-hosed and crapple computers but do my best to steer people away from those control freak operating systems.i find it so hard to get…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Fuchs Jun 25, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
it might be opening up a hornets nest but here goesWhat are your hobbies?mine are fishing, hunting, camping, flying drones, and wood working (preferably vintage style wooden toys)oh and spoiling the…Continue
Started Apr 17, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
ours being a semi rural area when an incident occurs it is often hard to know where to go to effectively cover an area what i plan on suggesting is zone assignments.for example a location on main…Continue
Posted on August 21, 2018 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
had a little vehicle rescue refresher training today to give the new guys a little practice with the jaws of life.
our trainer was excellent in explaining the different methods and options for cutting a vehicle open.
our local salvage yard happily donates car bodies for training!1534893485377.jpg
Posted on June 22, 2018 at 1:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
early morning fire in Eldred Pa Numerous companies and ems services responded, multiple patients transported to hospitals for smoke inhalation. traffic was routed to alternate routes due to main street being closed off completely.
no serious injuries but it was a long battle (over 4 hours) for the crews who responded!
Hats off to the guys and gals of Eldred, Port Allegany, Coudersport, Olean, Roulette. Knapps Creek, Smethport, Otto, and Portville
ContinuePosted on April 17, 2018 at 10:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Being former military I have a deeply ingrained sense of duty and commitment so I hope this doesn't drive people away, I have seen discord in different departments and jobs caused by drama llamas and the Im special attitudes! (and if anything sours my temper it's that type of Bull crap)
As far as being in a fire department you take an oath to serve and protect your department and its members, and contention in the ranks has no place there
we are better than that
For me…
ContinueThank you Ted, there is so much dedication by my fellow firefighters indeed, usually working by improvising due to lack of equipment but usually achieving the end goal which is to spare other peoples lives and maintaining our safety. its best to be part of this network, the greatest weapon fireman needs is Knowledge.
Welcome to Firefighter Nation Ted. Its awesome you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with here. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.
Chief William Sharp- Retired
Brookings Fire / Rescue
Living in Alaska
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