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Permalink Reply by FF Nick on August 11, 2009 at 12:43am

Why to swing on the big log out back with the guys of course!

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on August 11, 2009 at 12:58am

Ok Marc I'm stumped here. I'm going to assume your talking about a fire axe here so why are you looking to buy yourself a fire axe? Kinda seems silly Ladd. Doesn't the Department you are an explorer on have axes on their apparatus? I would assume so. Wouldn't they provide an axe if one was needed for what ever your purpose was? So what the heck Ladd? Check with the Chief of the Department.

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on August 11, 2009 at 12:59am

Jack, I'm getting that list out again.....................................................................

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Permalink Reply by Marc on August 11, 2009 at 2:54am

ok, every memeber of the Los Angeles City Fire Department is issued and Axe, except explorers. The city doesn't have the money or resources (esspicaily now that we have brown outs and a hiring freeze) to buy us (explorers) our own fire fighting axe's. So, if an explorer wants an axe they must purchues it on ther own. I have been to fires and done forcible entry when we are the only engine on scene. Our hydrant member is hooking up to a hydrant, our nozzel member is getting ready to go fight the fire with the captain, and the engineer is starting to pump water, where does that leave me, forcible entry (the fun stuff) the sonner we get in the sooner the fire goes out. I ussualy grab the rotary saw or haligan. Just recently my Exp buddy got an axe and has used it a bunch. So i figured that i could use one so i am looking on where to buy one. Hoping the heros from all over could help me out with my predicament.


Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Marc on August 11, 2009 at 2:57am

or, when i am having fun - forcible entry, roof ventilation, ground ventilation, and other times when i have needed an Axe but dont have one.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Brooks on August 11, 2009 at 8:42am

Email me, I can get whatever you need. jason@jbrescue.com

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Permalink Reply by Ken Swain on August 17, 2009 at 5:13am

Check with your Explorer leader, or ask one of the guys at the station. Any of the truckees will know where to go for them. I believe that a firefighter with the department manufactures and sells his own...you might ask about that. Sorry, I just can't remember the name of the company. I think it's something like LA Fire Axe, or something along those lines.

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