Gone to Far with keeping an eye on Probies?????

I recently changed policies on turnout gear provided to probies. While on probation and in training my probies will have yellow turnout gear instead of the brown turnouts that my trained firefighters use. I am not trying to humiliate the probies, just trying to make them easier to locate on scene by I/C and other personel. I think it might help keep them out of harms way and not be asked to do something over their heads. What do you think???? Would you be offended????

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Comment by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on March 31, 2009 at 10:33am
I see nothing wrong with it.
We have different color helmets to identify different firefighter functions.
As long as you don't have a big target on their backs, no one should complain.
Keeping track of EVERYONE at a scene is important.
Sometimes, vets can get into a predicament as well.
TCSS.
Art
Comment by FIRE BEAR on March 31, 2009 at 7:42am
what about probies that are certified from anither area and just joined your dept im just asking thats what im going thru right now i have to wear a probie placard here and i was a firefighter for 15 yrs at a full time dept but to me its a good idea
Comment by Jay Nicholson on March 31, 2009 at 12:12am
You should have some way of identifying probies on the fireground. i just think there might be a less expensive way. Turnouts are more or less custom fit. Helmets on the other hand.
Comment by BillySFCVFD on March 31, 2009 at 12:10am
Keep a closer eye on the one(s) who get offended. TCSS
Comment by jason fowler on March 30, 2009 at 11:44pm
in my county all probies wear a yellow helmet while firefighters wear black helmets. This is county wide so it goes for all depts. and we know who can do what.

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