truck vs. engine - Firehouse Forums

yankeefire4 · 02-14-2005, 05:03 PM

I am trying to find out if anyone knows where I can get a list of the truckies vs. engine guys and vice versa. (ex. Engine guys are not smart enough to put out a fire because the truck guys need to open the door and show them where the fire is)

SAFD46Truck · 02-14-2005, 05:11 PM

I don't know where you can find a list but I'm pretty damned sure we can help you make one!

(let's keep it clean fella's, no shots below the belt)

Dave1983 · 02-14-2005, 05:41 PM

I do both, well actualy all three, truck, engine and squad (resuce)

My normal assignment is engineer on our main house engine co. I also drive our squad for a month twice a year (or OT), and I'm the primary backup engineer on our quint. Of course you have shifts like yesterday when I was the acting Lt. on the engine.

I can open doors AND put the fire out, set up the light tower then re-fill my own SCBA. On top of that, Im an inspector. Man, am I under paid

firefightergtp · 02-14-2005, 05:54 PM

I'm an engine/squad guy.

Truckies are scared of fire because when they find it, they go runnin' the other way.

firefiftyfive · 02-14-2005, 06:30 PM

Why do truckies always open the roof up? So they can look in to see what real firefighters are doing.

Dave1983 · 02-14-2005, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by firefiftyfive
Why do truckies always open the roof up? So they can look in to see what real firefighters are doing.

ROFLMFAO

fdsq10 · 02-14-2005, 07:21 PM

Prior to my promotion to Captain, I was assigned to a truck company and loved every minute of the action filled work that came with this position. If you ask any truckie he will tell you this type of work made him/her a better firefighter because of the many job functions that come with this position. Yes, Engine company work is important and I have a lot of respect for this work, but I feel if you want to become well rounded in your skills spend time on a truck. In our Department the saying was, why are truckies bow legged, because it allowed a way for engine guys to crawl out why we were going in. I am currently assigned to a house with 1 Engine & 1 heavy Squad, we rotate positions every 3 months, not saying I agree with it but thats the way it is. This is great stuff. Stay Safe.

phyrngn · 02-14-2005, 09:25 PM

What do you have in the burning house if you have a Truck Company and No Engine Guys? Answer: More Victims

ullrichk · 02-14-2005, 09:34 PM

I have heard truckies refer to engine personnel as "those little wet speed bumps in the hallway."

And the definition of a rescue member: "a truckie who's scared of heights."

Of course the engine companies refer to the truckies as knuckle-draggers and ask how they intend to put out the fire with their irons.

StLRes2cue · 02-14-2005, 10:17 PM

..........

phyrngn · 02-14-2005, 10:18 PM

Masterful Knockdown....I needed that one a couple of weeks ago

StLRes2cue · 02-14-2005, 10:20 PM

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SAFD46Truck · 02-14-2005, 10:37 PM

Truckmen down here are sometimes referred to as "highly trained vandals"

ranahan · 02-14-2005, 10:55 PM

I'm on the rescue.
We do it all.
Engine duty? Been there.
Truck duty? Better believe it.
Service company? Yep.
RIT assignment? Sure.
Extrication? We're on the way.
High angle? Here with the gear.
Water rescue? Might as well.
SAR? Oh yeah.
EMS call? Despite my personal preferences, we go to those too.

All that said, am I necessarily the best guy for most of those? No -- the latter stuff is where I rely on our experienced RTs and medical folks. I do my part to help, and they run the show. But in our station, dealing with fire is my specialty, and they look to me to take the lead.

[I'm sure not as wise on fire as many of you out there, but I'm workin' on it.]

STLRes2cue: good line!

CALFFBOU · 02-15-2005, 12:12 AM

I have heard several jokes about truckers being
"knuckle draggers" if that helps.

Truck106 · 02-15-2005, 12:41 AM

If it weren't for us truckies you engine guys would be singing, when smoke gets in my eyes.

VinnieB · 02-15-2005, 12:53 AM

At your next fire...ask the truckie to throw his tools into the burning room....and see if the fire goes out.....

VinnieB · 02-15-2005, 12:55 AM

Truckies are OUTSTANDING fireman......outstanding on the sidewalk that is.....kind of like a bunch of shepards looking for thier sheep...

SAFD46Truck · 02-15-2005, 12:55 AM

Awwww come on now, everyone knows the Truckies bring in the lights cuz' engine guys are afraid of the dark!

hwoods · 02-15-2005, 01:27 AM

I was once the Lead person on a "Show and Tell" for a group, when a nice lady asked me "What is the purpose of that Truck?" while pointing at our Heavy Rescue. My reply: Well, when you have a Fire, you call 911, and the Engine comes and sprays water, and the Ladder comes and watches. When they can't handle it, they call us."

02-14-2005, 05:03 PM	#1
yankeefire4 MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 4	truck vs. engine I am trying to find out if anyone knows where I can get a list of the truckies vs. engine guys and vice versa. (ex. Engine guys are not smart enough to put out a fire because the truck guys need to open the door and show them where the fire is)

02-14-2005, 05:41 PM	#3
Dave1983 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gator Country Posts: 4,203	I do both, well actualy all three, truck, engine and squad (resuce) My normal assignment is engineer on our main house engine co. I also drive our squad for a month twice a year (or OT), and I'm the primary backup engineer on our quint. Of course you have shifts like yesterday when I was the acting Lt. on the engine. I can open doors AND put the fire out, set up the light tower then re-fill my own SCBA. On top of that, Im an inspector. Man, am I under paid __________________ Fire Marshal/Safety Officer IAAI-NFPA-IAFC/VCOS-Retired IAFF "No his mind is not for rent, to any god or government" RUSH-Tom Sawyer Success is when skill meets opportunity Failure is when fantasy meets reality Last edited by Dave1983; 02-14-2005 at 05:45 PM.

02-14-2005, 09:25 PM	#8
phyrngn MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 196	Good Humor What do you have in the burning house if you have a Truck Company and No Engine Guys? Answer: More Victims

02-14-2005, 09:34 PM	#9
ullrichk MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deleted by the forum gremlins Posts: 1,675	I have heard truckies refer to engine personnel as "those little wet speed bumps in the hallway." And the definition of a rescue member: "a truckie who's scared of heights." Of course the engine companies refer to the truckies as knuckle-draggers and ask how they intend to put out the fire with their irons. __________________ ullrichk a.k.a. perfesser a ship in a harbor is safe. . . but that's not what ships are for

02-14-2005, 10:17 PM	#10
StLRes2cue MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: .......... Posts: 408	.......... Last edited by StLRes2cue; 11-16-2005 at 10:42 PM.

02-14-2005, 05:11 PM	#2
SAFD46Truck former FH.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 860	I don't know where you can find a list but I'm pretty damned sure we can help you make one! (let's keep it clean fella's, no shots below the belt)

02-14-2005, 05:54 PM	#4
firefightergtp Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chester, NY (Orange County) Posts: 294	I'm an engine/squad guy. Truckies are scared of fire because when they find it, they go runnin' the other way.

02-14-2005, 06:30 PM	#5
firefiftyfive Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 737	Why do truckies always open the roof up? So they can look in to see what real firefighters are doing.

02-14-2005, 07:21 PM	#7
fdsq10 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Virginia Posts: 126	Prior to my promotion to Captain, I was assigned to a truck company and loved every minute of the action filled work that came with this position. If you ask any truckie he will tell you this type of work made him/her a better firefighter because of the many job functions that come with this position. Yes, Engine company work is important and I have a lot of respect for this work, but I feel if you want to become well rounded in your skills spend time on a truck. In our Department the saying was, why are truckies bow legged, because it allowed a way for engine guys to crawl out why we were going in. I am currently assigned to a house with 1 Engine & 1 heavy Squad, we rotate positions every 3 months, not saying I agree with it but thats the way it is. This is great stuff. Stay Safe.

02-14-2005, 10:18 PM	#11
phyrngn MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 196	StL Masterful Knockdown....I needed that one a couple of weeks ago

02-14-2005, 10:20 PM	#12
StLRes2cue MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: .......... Posts: 408	And my personal favorite... .......... Last edited by StLRes2cue; 11-16-2005 at 10:38 PM.

02-14-2005, 10:37 PM	#13
SAFD46Truck former FH.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 860	Truckmen down here are sometimes referred to as "highly trained vandals"

02-14-2005, 10:55 PM	#14
ranahan unrepentant fool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Red Stick...and I think I'm the only Celtic-American here Posts: 201	I'm on the rescue. We do it all. Engine duty? Been there. Truck duty? Better believe it. Service company? Yep. RIT assignment? Sure. Extrication? We're on the way. High angle? Here with the gear. Water rescue? Might as well. SAR? Oh yeah. EMS call? Despite my personal preferences, we go to those too. All that said, am I necessarily the best guy for most of those? No -- the latter stuff is where I rely on our experienced RTs and medical folks. I do my part to help, and they run the show. But in our station, dealing with fire is my specialty, and they look to me to take the lead. [I'm sure not as wise on fire as many of you out there, but I'm workin' on it.] STLRes2cue: good line!

02-15-2005, 12:12 AM	#15
CALFFBOU Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Coast Pride! Posts: 6,344	Might help... I have heard several jokes about truckers being "knuckle draggers" if that helps. __________________ -Friends dont let friends ride American LaChance. -California Firefighter.com

02-15-2005, 12:41 AM	#16
Truck106 MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 131	If it weren't for us truckies you engine guys would be singing, when smoke gets in my eyes. __________________ ______________________________ IACOJ "Proud to be a Crusty"

02-15-2005, 12:53 AM	#17
VinnieB Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On the couch in my skivvies Posts: 2,050	At your next fire...ask the truckie to throw his tools into the burning room....and see if the fire goes out..... __________________ "Its the initial attack line.....Stupid" When in doubt, throw hand grenades Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran....I get home and 2 days later my government thinks I am a "Right Wing, Extremist"..... IACOJ Member

02-15-2005, 12:55 AM	#18
VinnieB Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On the couch in my skivvies Posts: 2,050	Truckies are OUTSTANDING fireman......outstanding on the sidewalk that is.....kind of like a bunch of shepards looking for thier sheep... __________________ "Its the initial attack line.....Stupid" When in doubt, throw hand grenades Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran....I get home and 2 days later my government thinks I am a "Right Wing, Extremist"..... IACOJ Member

02-15-2005, 01:27 AM	#20
hwoods MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glenn Dale Md, Heart of the P.G. County Fire Belt.... Posts: 8,412	And...................... I was once the Lead person on a "Show and Tell" for a group, when a nice lady asked me "What is the purpose of that Truck?" while pointing at our Heavy Rescue. My reply: Well, when you have a Fire, you call 911, and the Engine comes and sprays water, and the Ladder comes and watches. When they can't handle it, they call us." __________________ Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer. In memory of Chief Earle W. Woods, 1912 - 1997 Asst. Chief John R. Woods Sr. 1937 - 2006 IACOJ Budget Analyst www.gdvfd18.com

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