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Caustic Burno
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You have to be a little out of plum to put on bunker gear.
I figure I am a full bubble out for some I have went in to.
You never forget the smell, those that have went in on a recovery know what I am talking about.
I had all the hazwoper cert's was certified as on scene commander for petro-chemical fires and spills.
That wasn't that bad as we always knew what we were fighting and the hazards.
Hat's off to the local fire eaters that roll up to your house, they never have a clue on what they are rolling up on.
Including what kind of nuts are there as well.
I figure I am a full bubble out for some I have went in to.
You never forget the smell, those that have went in on a recovery know what I am talking about.
I had all the hazwoper cert's was certified as on scene commander for petro-chemical fires and spills.
That wasn't that bad as we always knew what we were fighting and the hazards.
Hat's off to the local fire eaters that roll up to your house, they never have a clue on what they are rolling up on.
Including what kind of nuts are there as well.
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Fire Sweep Ranch
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Hubby knows better than me, since he is a retired career firefighter for the state of CA. From 19 till retirement, that is all he knew and did. I loved the way he smelled when he came home from a wildland fire... great smell! He thinks the most memorable fires were the meth houses... no telling when they can or will blow up on you!
Myself, I volunteered for about 7 years now. I am a first responder, and I lost my drive after responding to a call where I had to call the death of a fellow volunteer I trained side by side with. He died of cancer, but I was the only one on call that day, and the police refuse to make that call (small town). I had to go in and verify, and call the corner. I would rather work with my cows and teach agriculture... I guess I am not a bubble off then! But I love the feeling when you save the house....
Myself, I volunteered for about 7 years now. I am a first responder, and I lost my drive after responding to a call where I had to call the death of a fellow volunteer I trained side by side with. He died of cancer, but I was the only one on call that day, and the police refuse to make that call (small town). I had to go in and verify, and call the corner. I would rather work with my cows and teach agriculture... I guess I am not a bubble off then! But I love the feeling when you save the house....
Been a volunteer for a while now in our small community. I think its the comradore( dont know how to spell it) and knowing you are there to help when someone is in need. Yes there are the bad calls where death is involved, but thats where you rely on your chief and fellow firefighters to get help if needed. Its all about being a TEAM.
M5farm
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IVE been a volunteer for 20 years , I've done firefighter1 and first responder and numerous other training over the years. I've seen it all and have been n a lot of burning houses . There is nothing like it to get your blood pumping.
TexasBred
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Many many thanks. Gotta appreciate you folks. :clap:
highgrit
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Most all the firemen I know don't work very hard at being a fireman. A lot of them have second jobs, because they are rested up from being a fireman. And now they respond to fender benders just so it drives the number of calls they go on up. Then they go to work on their days off and under cuts the guy that doesn't have a good, and easy job with insurance, and benefits. I would like to know the number people that have really need help from a fireman. I've only been here 58 years now, and my family and my wife's family has never needed any help from a fireman yet. I have cousins, uncles and a brother-in-law that are fireman. One good thing about a fireman is he knows how to listen and take orders from others. Paul Harvey was one of the best.
Caustic Burno
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highgrit":38sgv80f said:
I have had a house fire and was glad to see them.
Never been to a house fire other than my own.
As far as a refinery fire goes, there is nothing prettier than those industrial fire trucks rolling in to help put out heII.
It is not a job everyone can do that is for sure.
I have seen many a big man on his first fire when he is surrounded get shyt in his neck.
When it was over turn in his bunker gear.
chrisy
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Camaraderie is what you were looking for, a big THANK YOU to all Firemen/Women across the World.jdman1952":2t2u5bg9 said:
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Fire Sweep Ranch
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Highgrit, I am not sure if you meant it the way it comes across, but your response, to me, is very condescending to the firefighter career. Maybe your perception is skewed to where you live, but where we come from firefighters DO not get any sleep! My husband's shift always involved several fires, several severe collisions, and rescues of some sort. Consider yourself lucky to never need help from a firefighter! He had to retire at a young age because of injuries that he sustained on several different fires and rescues, so to say they have second jobs because they are rested is not accurate. A lot of them have second jobs to forget what they saw on their shift! I know I enjoy my 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, being a firefighter does not allow that luxury. Responding to an early morning accident where a drunk driver decided he was OK to drive home, and in the process take on a family of 5 in a van driving on vacation, only to find the only person that survived was the drunk driver.... not what I would call a fender bender! Often, firefighters are the first to arrive at an accident and their life saving training is the only thing a person has to rely on when they have minutes before they bleed to death! So, yeah, your comment is an insult!highgrit":2o68plgy said:
Gosh knows I never wanted to see that red chief's car pull up in my driveway! It did, twice, but thank God the injuries did not kill my husband. I AM THANKFUL the sacrifice the men and women out there make for me, and will be happy to see that familiar yellow helmet come to help me when I need it, whether in a fire or accident!
kenny thomas
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Wasn't going to post but feel I must. November 1 started the 41st year of my Wildland Firefighting Career. I would take on the largest wildfire in the US before I would ever go into a burning house. I respect every one of the firefighters that do. Yes I have smelled the smell of the animals, cattle and of people that have been burned. Even down to both my parents being burned to death in a house fire. I almost never went back to even the wildland fires after that. Here all the firefighters are volunteer so they for sure have my respect.
stocky
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I just wanted to post a thank you to all the firefighters that put their lives in harms way to both help and save others. The first responders were invaluable to the saving of my Father's life a few times, then also with my Mother. This morning, a neighbors house caught fire. There had been multiple sheriff visits to this house, no one is currently living there due to a court order that no one be on the premises and the electricity had been shut off a few weeks ago with the foreclosure. The firemen and women arrived, went in and made sure no one was in the house and got the fire out. They had no idea whether there were bombs and booby traps, whether there was a rifle waiting in ambush, or what other danger there might be. They made sure no one was alive in the fire. They took a big chance with their lives to possibly save lives. All the firefighters here are volunteer, they left their regular job on the run to come to this fire. Thank all of you for what you do.
papavillars
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39 years as a paid firefighter. Yes I have worked another job also on my days off. Our schedule was 24 on 48 off. This equates to 54 hours a week average. I have owned a gun store and tobacco store while being a firefighter. This extra money allowed me to educate my kids, all of them have advanced degrees. One is an attorney , one has her PhD in chemical engineering. I apologize to no one for taking care of my family. I just did not realize that high grit was kin to Sir Loin.
ousoonerfan22
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The small community and rural area I was raised in would be lost with out the local Volunteer Fire Department... we are lucky to have them!
