Tyler Prater
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  • Saint Louis, MO
  • United States
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Started Oct 27, 2018 0 Replies

Let’s Talk VEIS and ladder placement.  This works most efficiently i have found in a 3 man crew. 1 or 2 man ladder throw (3rd FF is masking up)Ladder is thrown, FF #3 makes entry. FF#2 masks up while…Continue

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The Africa Fire Mission: A First Hand Look Into Firefighting In a Third World Country

     Today I sat at a local bar slightly overwhelmed at all the choices I had. 12 different beers, 30 different liquors, a wonderful bar food selection. A nice climate controlled facility and a theoretically infinite tap water supply to refill drinks and wash the dishes. For the last 15 days I was in the East African Country of Kenya. A country that presents with a population of 47.5 million people and a land area that could fit inside of the state of Texas.      Our first night began with a…See More
Dec 9, 2019
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Nov 6, 2019
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Luck, Love, and a little bit of hard work - Being New in the fire service.

I was approached recently by a new fire academy graduate on how to be young and successful in the fire service. This made me really take a step back and think. I closed my eyes and flashed back. There I was, 20 years old motivated and ready as I started my first day of the Academy at my dream department. We were all wearing suits and ties looking sharp for our first day, so new that we weren’t even issued uniforms. I remember that day vividly. 40 new faces inside the training tower excited for…See More
May 3, 2019

Profile Information

What State do you live in?
MO
Type of Organization
Paid Fire Department
Job Function
Firefighter/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:
7
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
St. Louis Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
3
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District
My Training:
Instructor 1, Swift and Surface Water Rescue Tech, Responder intervention Tech, Hazmat Tech, National Registered Paramedic
About Me:
I work in a large metropolitan department that employs aggressive interior fire tactics. I am very devoted to training and brotherhood.
Day Job:
Firefighter
Relationship Status:
Single
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1. Cancer
2. Violence Against Responders
3. Complacency
4. Cardiovascular Health
5. Social Media

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The Africa Fire Mission: A First Hand Look Into Firefighting In a Third World Country

Posted on December 3, 2019 at 11:30pm 0 Comments

     Today I sat at a local bar slightly overwhelmed at all the choices I had. 12 different beers, 30 different liquors, a wonderful bar food selection. A nice climate controlled facility and a theoretically infinite tap water supply to refill drinks and wash the dishes. For the last 15 days I was in the East African Country of Kenya. A country that presents with a population of 47.5 million people and a land area that could fit inside of the state of Texas.



     Our first night…

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Luck, Love, and a little bit of hard work - Being New in the fire service.

Posted on March 24, 2019 at 2:14am 0 Comments

I was approached recently by a new fire academy graduate on how to be young and successful in the fire service. This made me really take a step back and think. I closed my eyes and flashed back. There I was, 20 years old motivated and ready as I started my first day of the Academy at my dream department. We were all wearing suits and ties looking sharp for our first day, so new that we weren’t even issued uniforms. I remember that day vividly. 40 new faces inside the training tower…

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“There is no award for doing your job” - public expectations of the modern fire service.

Posted on November 12, 2018 at 9:00pm 0 Comments

The top priority of most Fire Service Organizations is the satisfaction of the public and professional image. Let me ask you today,  how does one attain that? When the public calls for our assistance from the most minor medical call, to a residential lockout, to a fire in a building we are expected to operate in a efficient and professional manner.  The public expects us to run into that burning building, the public expects us to render aid to that person, they expect us to help them in any…

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What is your daily firehouse routine? Adding Stability to a job full of the unknown.

Posted on September 27, 2018 at 2:10pm 0 Comments

It is your first shift back from a nice relaxing family vacation. You come into the station relaxed and ready to get back to your crew and the job you love.  You notify the firefighter you are relieving of your arrival and go to your locker and grab your equipment. You walk over to the engine as your assignment for the day is the Lead Off Nozzleman.

What is your first step? 

For myself, I start at the off going crew member. I ask about the prior shifts, what tools were used,…

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At 12:06pm on September 27, 2018, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…

Welcome to Firefighter Nation Tyler. 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
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