Juniors, your first time out?

[NWOhio157]

Yes. Have a problem?

[bharer75]

Yes. Have a problem?

no, just wondering why you would bash the thread then me.

[NWOhio157]

Because you tried bashing someone else for someone you seem to not be able to get right yourself (comprehension/grammar)... And then try to advise against an issue you're actually for when you resemble, or have resembled, the bases which you tried to state (being 14, riding a unit code 3 to an incident with real patients, and having no comprehension.)

[bharer75]

Because you tried bashing someone else for someone you seem to not be able to get right yourself (comprehension/grammar)... And then try to advise against an issue you're actually for when you resemble, or have resembled, the bases which you tried to state (being 14, riding a unit code 3 to an incident with real patients, and having no comprehension.)

Im in a great english class and im graded one of the highest. I am always for ridealongs WITH a good amount of training. I started at almost 16, and I didnt ride until I went to the academy and went through the proper training. I dont respond to calls unless im riding on that rig at that station.

I only respond to wildland and large disasters.

[backsteprescue123]

Im in a great english class and im graded one of the highest.

I'm sorry. But did I read that right? You are bragging about your english class and your grade? Please...


Note: Just so you dont think I'm being partial, I would say this to Kyle if he said something like this too. And would give him constant crap everytime I see him.

[NWOhio157]

I'm sorry. But did I read that right? You are bragging about your english class and your grade? Please...


Note: Just so you dont think I'm being partial, I would say this to Kyle if he said something like this too. And would give him constant crap everytime I see him.

LMFAO. I'd shut you up pretty quickly because you'd have no argument, in a way... Wana know how?
I'd remind you I have a NORTHWOOD education.

Also... it would just be something else to add to your list of things to give me constant crap about...

[EPFD3104]

My first time out was back in November. I am 21 years old(so not quite as young as some of you that have posted) but there is nothing wrong with that. I was born into a firefighting family, so it was only a matter of time for me to get the bug. I am getting really close to finishing my associates in fire sciences and my firefighter 2 certification so I am pretty excited about that. /off topic Sorry.

At our department the "apprentice FF or Cadets" have the ability to ride along and observe but have to stick by the company officer and follow his command. Needless to say I have done so and enjoy soaking up as much as I possibly can before the big day where I am certifiable.

My first "run" was an EMS run where a 91 year old individual was hallucinating and needed to be taken to the hospital. My first fire was a duplex with a built on addition that caught fire. I was assigned to stick by the hydrant man to assist in pulling hose and then observe a fire scene. I have SOME knowledge of the job, but am no where near content with the knowledge I have. Each day you learn something new. I have been around the fire house all my life, just wish I paid attention as a teen.

One piece of advice for all Cadets or Apprentice or Explorers...... When ever you are on ANY type of run..... take mental notes of the structure you are in. Pick out any hazards or "abnormal" objects in the house, because you never know when you may be back during a fire. One house I was in had 100 slot machines on the 2nd floor, needless to say a MASSIVE fire load and definitely wouldn't want to be trapped under that.

Again sorry for going slightly off topic, it's my first post and I am just trying to soak up any and all information pertaining to this job.

Have a good one!

[bharer75]

I wasnt bragging. thats pathetic. I was stating that my english was fine.

[WDVFDJnr]

This is funny.
You all need to grow up and stop coming into threads just to comment on someones grammar.
If you're not here to speak on the topic, then get out.

[NWOhio157]

This is funny.
You all need to grow up and stop coming into threads just to comment on someones grammar.
If you're not here to speak on the topic, then get out.

1) You contradicted yourself.
2) You seem to be among a small handful (of like 2 people) who have a problem with it.

[ndvfdff33]

If you're not here to speak on the topic, then get out.

What is it your doing exactly?? Not speaking about the topic is one. Maybe you should take your own advice.

For the record, my first call when I was a junior was a medical. Got to the scene only to be turned around by the medics. Nothing special.

[JTFIRE80]

My first call...some 13 years ago was a vehicle rescue.

[bharer75]

my first call was a PSYCH and this lady had O.D'ed on multiple pills of oxy cotton and a bottle of wine (those dont mix) after sheriff cleared the scene she went after sheriff with a T handle knife so they cleared it again. when we walked in she immediately calmed down and started repedetly calling me her sexy little fire boy...... yea and she didnt take vitals too well. Transport to hospital was even worse XD

[post21]

My first call was on our second-out engine for a dwelling. We left immediatly after the first engine and we where heading to what would soon be classified as 2nd alarm! I was 14 . We approched from the opposite end of the street that the first engine was coming from. I got dropped at the corner with my hydrant bag and a piece of rope attached to 1000' ft of four inch. Ahah for a good two seconds i stood there and was in a sort of shock! I jumped into action flushing my hydrant and throwing on my adapter ( the normal procedures, you get the picture). After getting on my hose i heard my three blows of the air horn from my opperator and the call on my radio for water supply. I was amazed at how much all of my previous training was coming back and how thankful i was that i had that training ( even though i didn't always enjoy it). I continued on four about another hour and a half with my heart rate at a mile a minute. It was one of the most draining experiences, physical and mentally. I am so glad i joined the fire service!

[bharer75]

After getting on my hose i heard my three blows of the air horn from my opperator and the call on my radio for water supply.!

you got a radio? wait, do you talk into it?

[backsteprescue123]

you got a radio? wait, do you talk into it?

When I was an explorer and did ride alongs I always took the portable for the seat I was riding if it was anything more than an ems call or mva. A- it helps you know whats going on and B- if someone asks you to do something, such as hit and open a hydrant, it helps out with that

The only time you would speak into it is if someone called you on the radio, if someone gave you a task that involved talking on it, or if it was an emergency.

[post21]

you got a radio? wait, do you talk into it?

Yes we wore radios. Anyone on the truck had radios. When in comes to radios we treat them as a: speak when spoken to tool. You should be taught that the best form of communication on the fire grounds is, face to face. When i get the horn blow to tap in, i normally check with the operator because its much safer to make the possitive ID on where the horn came from.

Your explorers don't wear radios??

[bharer75]

When I was an explorer and did ride alongs I always took the portable for the seat I was riding if it was anything more than an ems call or mva. A- it helps you know whats going on and B- if someone asks you to do something, such as hit and open a hydrant, it helps out with that

The only time you would speak into it is if someone called you on the radio, if someone gave you a task that involved talking on it, or if it was an emergency.

well yea I carry a radio or pager when the FF isnt using it, but talking into it would be one of the worst things

[backsteprescue123]

well yea I carry a radio or pager when the FF isnt using it, but talking into it would be one of the worst things

Maybe where you are, that is their policy. But you cannot make a blanket statement like that.

Like you will learn on here, people do things differently everywhere. Like I said, the only time a portable gets spoken into by an explorer is if someone either calls him/her on the radio, it is an emergency, or the explorer has been given a task that involves maintaining communication.

[bharer75]

Maybe where you are, that is their policy. But you cannot make a blanket statement like that.

Like you will learn on here, people do things differently everywhere. Like I said, the only time a portable gets spoken into by an explorer is if someone either calls him/her on the radio, it is an emergency, or the explorer has been given a task that involves maintaining communication.

yes I understand that.. it was more of a wow thats cool statement. not against it...