Firefighter Thread
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I was on Erlanger Ky for 4 years.
Texas Cop
Cavalry Scout
I bet if you did a comparison you would find there are just as many volunteer cops as there are firefighters...Just a thought..
drew
nah, only stated they need heroes too!! :wink: i'll go with bill on this one though,,, the firefighters who responded to SD were absolutely amazing!! and that is such an understatement!! they are my heroes!!
as for our reserves/volunteers, i am very impressed! they put themselves through the academy ($), buy all their own equipment ($$), and work for free (-$-$-$)!
i tip my hat to all who volunteer their time to serve!!
as for our reserves/volunteers, i am very impressed! they put themselves through the academy ($), buy all their own equipment ($$), and work for free (-$-$-$)!
i tip my hat to all who volunteer their time to serve!!
Texas Cop
Cavalry Scout
My initial post was a joke. One that you will probably hear at least a thousand times from cops during your time as a fire fighter....Sheesh...
drew
ETA= hell, even most paid officers in Texas had to pay their way through training and buy their own gear...
BradMc
<b>Charity Liaison</b><br>BoM September 07
Way to go Tom, I been Fighting Fire for 33 years Full time with the Forest Service, I also work 9 years at VFD in Southern Cal....
It is a outstanding job and very rewarding, U will go home sore,tired,lung filled with smoke and will get up the next day ready and willing to do it again...
I can say, stay in shape, keep your head in the ball game, listen and learn and u will go far....Good luck Bro
If u have any ?'s or need help on anything just ask. U will find that there is no other BOND like the brother-hood in the Fire Service...Beside the "Ladies Luv Fire Fighters"...
It is a outstanding job and very rewarding, U will go home sore,tired,lung filled with smoke and will get up the next day ready and willing to do it again...
I can say, stay in shape, keep your head in the ball game, listen and learn and u will go far....Good luck Bro
If u have any ?'s or need help on anything just ask. U will find that there is no other BOND like the brother-hood in the Fire Service...Beside the "Ladies Luv Fire Fighters"...
I have my ups and downs with the FD. If you do not mind all the bull shit and the politics of it all, being a volunteer fireman can be rewarding.
Personally I love the engine work as a hose beater, pulling lines, racking up the supply lines etc the best. Truck work can be a bitch with the ventilation, ladders, search and rescue etc. But what you will find in most FD is 75-80% of calls are ambulance work. Seems 80% of those are not true emergencies either. Plan on 125-150 hours of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Training - Basic) work as well.
Most of all, have fun with what you are doing Tom.
BTW, I am not paid but do get a small state tax break in form of a credit. Also the state has LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program). After 25 years of service, when you turn 60 I think now, you can draw something like $300 bucks a month. I think this goes up $3-$4 a month until you die or if you have juveniles that you are responsible for.
Personally I love the engine work as a hose beater, pulling lines, racking up the supply lines etc the best. Truck work can be a bitch with the ventilation, ladders, search and rescue etc. But what you will find in most FD is 75-80% of calls are ambulance work. Seems 80% of those are not true emergencies either. Plan on 125-150 hours of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Training - Basic) work as well.
Most of all, have fun with what you are doing Tom.
BTW, I am not paid but do get a small state tax break in form of a credit. Also the state has LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program). After 25 years of service, when you turn 60 I think now, you can draw something like $300 bucks a month. I think this goes up $3-$4 a month until you die or if you have juveniles that you are responsible for.
Very cool Tom. Volunteered for 7 years Hook and Ladder Company until I moved. Yes the politics suck but the rewards are priceless. Our incorporated village footed the bill for everything including a small pension and property tax reductions. Be prepared to dedicate some time though, as a probie we were expected to make 75% of all house calls.
