new equipment!!

[jwintosh]

so, our detectives recently got all the new kevlar tactical equipment: helmet, flackvest, goggles,,,, real SWAT stuff!! since i'm a part of the detective unit, i'm anticipating mine!!

went to the office yesterday, and there was a nice black 'war bag' full of goodies!! and, much to my surprise,,, i found a one-piece HAZMAT LEVEL C suit, complete with fire helmet, rubber gloves/boots,,, and a roll of duct tape!

uh, Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!! holy crap!!! and, what am i supposed to do with this?? "You want ME to put on this suit and walk into that gas cloud? hmmm, couldn't we just wait for the FD??"

We actually completed a three-day training last year,,, responding to critical incidents while wearing this stuff. it's tough to utilize your equipment, esp. the radio, with the gas mask, et al., in place! and, try to operate a handgun while wearing rubber gloves!! not funny!!

tis the world we live in,,,, i guess:sadpace:

 

[Volusianator]

Exciting to get the new gear, but I hope you never have to don it for real.

 

[dpricenator]

I've said it before, but.....

:youarethe

Literally.

Cool bag of goodies though, except that last one, hopefully you won't have to use it.

 

[cvm4]

I don't know if I'd like that suit, I'd be in the other direction :driving:

 

[Headbanger]

The is cool to get the Kevlar and goodies for the detectives.

As a fireman, we call the Haz-mat crew for unknown spills. We try and stick to the rule of thumb and not mess with that stuff. There is some nasty stuff out there most of which I never EVER want to see.

 

[jwintosh]

I don't know if I'd like that suit, I'd be in the other direction :driving:

now see, that's how i was taught! up wind, up hill, binoculars! i like the suit idea if the wind changes direction unexpectedly!!:thumbsup:

 

[oneaday]

uh, Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!! holy crap!!! and, what am i supposed to do with this?? "You want ME to put on this suit and walk into that gas cloud? hmmm, couldn't we just wait for the FD??"

tis the world we live in,,,, i guess:sadpace:

Ain't that the truth.......

I betting a 40 mile car chase is more better.

 

[BradMc]

JWintosh:now see, that's how i was taught! up wind, up hill, binoculars! i like the suit idea if the wind changes direction unexpectedly

I'm with Ya, There is some Bad Shit out there..............

But I like to see a pic of our resident detective all dress up in his gear, what do ya say guys????

 

[Rich K]

I definitely agree that pics are a must on this thread.

And holy cow, that's some awesome stuff you get to deal with. Hopefully you'll never have to use it for real.