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Post by concerned on Jun 11, 2008 9:34:16 GMT -5
I have to give those new fireman who are training a ton of credit. I was watching them yesterday in 90 degree heat and a heat index thru the roof. All in there gear some in the tower as smoke was drifting upward in the sky. What a selfless group of people.You could see the exhaustion on the faces on those who were laying under the pavilion after they got a break from training. Theres must be a call from God to serve.
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Post by lucy on Jun 11, 2008 12:30:16 GMT -5
I agree they are truly one of a kind.
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Post by Clipper on Jun 11, 2008 12:42:57 GMT -5
Take it from a former professional firefighter. That turnout gear is hotter than hell on a cool day. Live fire training is very hot. Heat exhaustion is not uncommon. Usually we had an ambulance standing by when we fought live fires either in training or in real life situations.
Firefighting is a tough job. Volunteers undergo the same type of training and are subjected to the same stresses, but without the pay. It is a dangerous and very hot job. God bless all of the firefighters, both paid and volunteer.
I did it for 11 or 12 years and then moved on to a less dangerous and strenuous job in communications. Every day is a physical challenge and a danger in the life of a firefighter. Every call is different, and the potential for death or injury is ever present.
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Post by Swimmy on Jun 11, 2008 15:33:24 GMT -5
Yeah, I know I'm nuts, but I'm not nearly as crazy as a firefighter. When I see a fire, I run the other way. I agree with concerned and clipper that it takes a special kind of person to be a firefighter.
You will also never see me jump out of a perfectly good airplane. I don't care how reliable the chute is, I ain't jumping.
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Post by wilum47 on Jun 11, 2008 19:38:30 GMT -5
Thanks Swimmy I can use that as a "Get out of jail' card to Ralph or Kim if i go off kilter on the sight here some day.
PS, dam straight about that turnout gear ! I was soaked inside as well as outside last night on a call during the storm. Fortunately it was a minor incident.
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Post by Ralph on Jun 12, 2008 0:19:48 GMT -5
My son's told me how hot those damn things are. I can't imagine working a fire in all that gear, let alone seven hours like he was at the Brewery.
Totally unreal!!!
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Post by wilum47 on Jun 12, 2008 7:41:13 GMT -5
Hey Ralph,
They're sure great at three in the mornig in February, though.
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