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Every firefighting movie/TV show that I've seen, the truck crew has been the focus of the movie/show...
Examples:
Towering Inferno: a fairly good mix of both, but the focus was Steve McQueen free lancing.
Backdraft:even though it was engine company 17 they rarely did engine work..
Ladder 49: The main character started out on the engine...but then transferred to the truck company..
Rescue Me: Where exactly are the guys that ride the engine? in the basement or something?
I can't comment on Third Watch...
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07-14-2011, 07:25 PM #1Forum Member
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Why is Truck work made out to be so glamerous?
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07-14-2011, 07:32 PM #2Forum Member
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The question...
The Answer...Why is Truck work made out to be so glamerous?
It's the only way us smart company officers who were Engine guys can get the knuckle draggers to take Truck company assignments!
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
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07-14-2011, 07:36 PM #3Forum Member
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Truck Company= Firehouse cook.
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07-14-2011, 08:57 PM #4Back In Black
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Glamorous?
Hmmm... Didn't know it was.I am now a past chief and the views, opinions, and comments are mine and mine alone. I do not speak for any department or in any official capacity. Although, they would be smart to listen to me.
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"When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water."
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Because any azzhole can spray water.
Originally Posted by BigGriffC12
"Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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because in the public's eyes, firefighting is only glamorous because you risk your life to save others. Who does that? The truck company... you know, they're doing search and rescue. Whenever you tell someone you're a firefighter, the first words out of their mouths is, "oh cool, how many people have you saved etc." No one wants to watch a movie about firefighters spraying water. They wanna see action... guys running in and saving hot chicks.
It's just our society.Firefighting - one of the few professions left that still makes house calls.
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Spoken like a True Neaderthal(Knuckle dragger)Hehe,T.C. Originally Posted by FWDbuff
Because any azzhole can spray water.
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Tim.. he's evolved.. he has a FWD PUMPER! and an award winner to boot.. of course, he got it at a Mustang show... Originally Posted by Rescue101
Spoken like a True Neaderthal(Knuckle dragger)Hehe,T.C.
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
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Only because I can't fit a B-Model Tiller in the garage! Originally Posted by DeputyChiefGonzo
Tim.. he's evolved.. he has a FWD PUMPER! and an award winner to boot.. of course, he got it at a Mustang show... "Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Guys that can ONLY do truck work, or ONLY do engine work, are sissies in my eye!
You see, I ride on a QUINT and I DO IT ALL BABY!
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It's nice to see, that even as your memory fades, you still regain the ability to be so full of yourself....... Originally Posted by FyredUp
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So... you're Bi-Trucksual? Originally Posted by FyredUp
Guys that can ONLY do truck work, or ONLY do engine work, are sissies in my eye!
You see, I ride on a QUINT and I DO IT ALL BABY!
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY
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Very true!! Originally Posted by beachfire
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When I was a single lad, and would be enjoying the company of a young lady, she'd usually ask at some point "so what do you actually do at work"? Besides the usual BS of cleaning up, giving the Engine guys noogies, and checking equipment, I'd transition to the real bragging stage.
My reply would usually be; "well, you have Engine guys and Truck guys. The Engine guys take the hose and put the fire out. The Truck guys, well, we're the guys you see up on the roof cutting holes, or the guys pulling a victim out from a fire, or the guys busting down the door".
Then she'd ask; "so what do you prefer"?
And my bragging self would say; "I've never seen a Truck guy pulling strings and calling on favors to go to an Engine". Then she'd smile/laugh, and good times would occur later....
Hahahahahahaha....
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Ah, young grasshopper, maybe someday you will understand the journey I have taken to get where I am and you will take one of your own. Originally Posted by Chenzo
It's nice to see, that even as your memory fades, you still regain the ability to be so full of yourself.......
Even still, you will NEVER be as good as I am!!
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Of course! Originally Posted by DeputyChiefGonzo
So... you're Bi-Trucksual? Why miss out on half your chances for action!!
“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” Leo F. Buscaglia
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Had to clean off my screen after reading that one. funny! Originally Posted by DeputyChiefGonzo
So... you're Bi-Trucksual?
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Originally Posted by RFDGloWorm
that must be why they are always asking for me to pass them the line.....
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Originally Posted by BigGriffC12
They are ALL movies or TV shows. No one wants to see guys under a truck on a creeper, wiping the crap off the underside.
The Chief, Steve McQueen, in The Towering Inferno, was doing his job. Apparently you have little fire service to understand what a Battalion Chief does at a fire scene.
It's all Glitz and Glamour bud.
Besides, the best cooks in a fire house, are truck men!
Stay Safe and Well Out There....
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07-15-2011, 12:39 PM #20Forum Member
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Only in America.
In London's Burning (UK) and Alfa Papa Tango (Belgium) you get to see healty mix of everything.
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