Mar 4, 2005 · Lead or Senior Firefighter (not common in my experience) Firefighter Probie Just to confuse you here is the system used by the US Forest Service and approximate equivelent …

Sep 11, 2001 · General firefighting discussionAn area to post requests for assistance from fire departments or firefighters in need. Please limit posts to stations needing equipment, or fund …

Jun 12, 2002 · ‎ "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. …

Dec 29, 2009 · realistically, for someone donning turnout gear before riding in a modern apparatus with SCBA seats to a fire type alarm, you only need your boots/pants, coat, and …

Dec 3, 2010 · Not really sure how to answer your question, but I do know a lot of local depts pay equivalent to $40k - $50k starting, plus overtime, plus paramedic pay, plus everything else like …

Nov 22, 2009 · General firefighting discussion

Nov 17, 2010 · The relevant professional standards for firefighter certification don't contain requirements for annual re/training. You might want to look into OSHA requirements (29 CFR …

Mar 8, 2012 · That being said if a firefighter wants to take on the role of an educator, they need to be trained to perform that role. That means, at a absolute bare minimum Fire & Life Safety …

Nov 19, 2005 · First team with all personnel in downed firefighter position wins. (we give the teams 1 min. before starting to come up with a leader and a plan) By having these drills done …

Oct 30, 2011 · Our department is looking to purchase Class A dress uniforms and we have a few questions. We have the firefighter design and chief and AC design (gold buttons, etc) taken …