How To Know That You Are A Truckie

For some of the engine people who saw the group "Cancel The Engine" and thought there was some shiny object on here for them, and now they aren't quite sure:

You know you are a truckie if, when called to a medical, the tool you bring inside is a shovel.

The rest of you, feel free to fill in the blanks.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Horton on August 22, 2007 at 6:40pm

I work for a home improvement company (Lowes) and a couple years ago when I worked in Building Materials I was asked to help build a load to go out on delivery. One of the items included an aluminum extension ladder. I was carrying it through the store (because I couldnt find a cart) using the 1firefighter carrying method when I was approached by a manager. This manager proceeded to inform me that I was improperly carrying the ladder (it wasnt the "Lowes approved" method). I told her that I am a firefighter and that was how I was taught to carry a ladder in training. She left me alone on that one lol.

If you see a sign on a door that says "No Entry-Locked Door" and you immediately come up with 5 or 6 ways to get through the door.....You Might Be a Truckie!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hobbs on August 23, 2007 at 10:01pm

You know your a truckie when:

Permalink Reply by Mick Mayers on August 24, 2007 at 12:02am

Good stuff. Mongo like saw.

Permalink Reply by Rich Schwarzenberg on August 27, 2007 at 9:12pm

you know you are a truckie when you don't slide acroos the peak of a 4 pitch on your knees like this sissy

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Permalink Reply by Rich Schwarzenberg on August 27, 2007 at 9:47pm

FYI I am the one in the photo holding the saw. About 10 seconds after the pic was snapped I grew tired of waiting and got up and walked past him to knock out the skylight

Permalink Reply by Steve Hobbs on August 27, 2007 at 10:04pm

Amen Times a wastin ain't got time for sissy's. Remember the engine guy's are whinin till you open up to cool them off.

Permalink Reply by Peter Lupkowski on August 28, 2007 at 10:17am

You might be a truckie if...
Opening up has nothing to do with a door.
Your favorite Google search is "tiller cam"
the word search has nothing to do with using a computer.
You check for overhead obstructions before you park your personal truck.
You think The Truck IS your personal truck
Your favorite position is on top...of the ladder, of the roof, of the fire floor, of your... well you get the idea

Permalink Reply by Mick Mayers on August 29, 2007 at 4:37pm

Those my friend, are definite truckie traits. Good stuff.

Permalink Reply by Mick Mayers on October 8, 2008 at 8:10pm

So right, brother.

Permalink Reply by Dan Horton on October 8, 2008 at 8:22pm

If you break a window from the inside out instead of just unlocking it and lifting it up, you know you're a truckie. (Saw it on the news last night. Just about fell over laughing.)

Permalink Reply by Shareef Abdu Nur on October 15, 2008 at 1:05pm