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Seat Belt Use
Is there anybody that has an SOG on seat belt use? I would like to have one in place but I am a little unsure of how to put it on paper. I am looking to make an addendum to our SOG's until they get updated.
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Permalink Reply by FETC on
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Our safety SOG has a single line that states, it is mandatory that seat belts will be worn by all members of the fire department whenever we are riding in a department vehicle. (no exceptions)
Pretty simple wording. The policing of the policy is the hard part.
Congrats on the breakthrough...
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Permalink Reply by Don Vuletic on
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Good luck with your program, It was a up hill battle at first in my station but now everyone uses seatbelts. We utilized many different programs and the Ohio Highway Patrol. It is the law in Ohio that you wear seatbelts and he did make that point when giving his overview of his program. Once you get everyone in the mood that the truck does not move until your belted you will win this battle.
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Permalink Reply by Dave on
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In my dept we have pretty much accepted that wearing seatbelts is just good practise. However it did take some time and effort to change previous attitudes about seatbelt use. I still don't believe guys use the argument that they have to be able to put their SCBA on while in route. It is just laziness, because if you can't put your BA on when you get on scene quickly enough you need to practise to get faster; not cheat and put it on in the cab when you should be belted in. We do ourselves if we get hurt while responding to the call.
Be safe,
Dave
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Permalink Reply by Jason Tankred on
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Eric I'm still gonna tea bag you and i'm getting jeff to do it 2.
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Permalink Reply by Denise Co 29 on
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This was a great training. I thought I would be tangled up getting on my SCBA while my sealt belt was on but guess what ? I didn't. The video was very good on explaining how it is done without taking the sealt belt off. It was a little hard in the back with bigger guys next to me but it all worked out. Thanks Asst 29 for the great training.
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Permalink Reply by John on
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I am not sure if we have an SOG for seatbelts I just know its mandatory and they stress it alot during any of our trainings.
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Permalink Reply by daniel s romanoff on
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Seat belt use is manditory no exceptions, what is holding you back!
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Permalink Reply by Spanner 122 on
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You can do it effectively... saying you can't is a cop out, plain and simple.
SOG or not, it's the law. Good luck with insurance if you're injured and not taking all precautions possible to limit your injuries. Do it for your family.
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suck up you. LMAO!
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Permalink Reply by paula beckham on
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standard practice in nz is to wear our belts its a give in
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Permalink Reply by Rob on
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We have the 1 liner also: If the vehicle is in motion your belt is on. We did add that it wasn't required if you just hooked the hydrant because you know how guys start to pick at new rules. It only takes 15 seconds to put your pack on when you get on scene if you can't do it when you have your belt on anyway. If you can't do it with your belt on, practice getting it on faster while getting out just like probie school.
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