iceman1575 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Dunno how many people on here are FF's, but I joined two weeks ago, and went on my first call today. There was a brush fire out near a trailer earlier today that neighboring districts were called to & got knocked down, but not enough. About two hours later, another call came out saying the trailer itself was on fire. The responding department's members weren't showing up for some reason (was about 3:30PM), so the next district over was called for mutual aid. That wasn't enough, they needed a tanker, so they dispatched us for a tanker...just as I'm about to get in the shower. Needless to say, I busted ass down there, got there, and there was one vehicle out front, with two of my friends in the station. Got our gear on and waited, because I'm 18, they are 19 and 15, therefore we didn't have someone to drive the tanker. Waited some more, dropped tones again. Still waited. Cheif called the station and we told him the situation, he said to just run a unit truck up there and help as personnel. About to leave, and two more guys show up, 18 and 17, so still no tanker, but the primary department got someone to run one of their tankers, so they just used us as personnel. I rode shotgun & ran the radio, lighting & siren. Got up there, and the ones over 18 were sent to relieve the four guys on the hoses. The fire was mostly out, just putting out hotspots was left. Took about half an hour to make sure nothing else ignited, all was well, grabbed a bottle of water, and we were released to go back to the station. So all in all, for my first call, it went okay. I'm only a probationary firefighter, as I just joined two weeks ago, so I have close to no training, just the basics of putting gear on, using an O2 tank, and running the hoses. Chief gave me props for how professional I was on the radio, as he was unable to come because of his family, but he had his pager on him, so I guess that's good. So yeah, figured I'd share that, because I feel proud of myself for not screwing up. Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaise Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I guess they only let the older guys drive the tankers? Sucks in a situation that only the young guys are there. Should talk to your chef and see if you can get trained on. It'll def look good on your part. Everybody loves fire so even though it wasn't much left when you got to the scene, I bet it was pretty sweet. Quote I like the oldschool one.. Current System: Stock 2011 Tahoe Loud as F**K Just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Idk how I would feel about being a firefighter. I mean, when you get a call, I'm sure you're excited to do the job you trained for and all, but at the same time, you gotta feel for the people involved, especially in house or vehicle fires. All the same, congrats on your first call going well. Keep up the good work keeping people safe! Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Nice work man! Quote I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I guess they only let the older guys drive the tankers? Sucks in a situation that only the young guys are there. Should talk to your chef and see if you can get trained on. It'll def look good on your part. Everybody loves fire so even though it wasn't much left when you got to the scene, I bet it was pretty sweet. With training, 18 to drive the unit trucks (the F350 & the Explorer), 21 to drive the big trucks (Engine 1, Engine 2, & both tankers, but I think the tankers are standard anyways, so I'll pass. Idk how I would feel about being a firefighter. I mean, when you get a call, I'm sure you're excited to do the job you trained for and all, but at the same time, you gotta feel for the people involved, especially in house or vehicle fires. All the same, congrats on your first call going well. Keep up the good work keeping people safe! I was excited, nervous, and worried all at the same time, but I think I did hear someone say the trailer may have been vacant. Can't guarantee that, there was a crispy fridge sitting outside. We tried our best with what limited personnel we had. Nice work man! Thanks. The trailer was a loss, but we tried our best. Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan208 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Nice. I've been a volunteer for almost 10 years and I'll never forget my first fire. It was a grass fire that we put out with our feet. LOL. And as far as screwing up, I drove the tanker to a grass fire the other day and went in the completely wrong direction. Quote Feedback thread- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/70871-dan208-feedback-thread/page__p__981961__hl__dan208__fromsearch__1entry981961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jconnway Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 much respect, i took the test for the New York City FD but got on the PD instead. any law enforcement or fire fighter gets props from me. Quote Full Pioneer Build 4 Per Door - Front Door Build Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Wait. Did you say there was a 15 year old kid? WTF? Quote wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nCOMP1337 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) congrats Edited March 24, 2011 by kynto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan208 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Wait. Did you say there was a 15 year old kid? WTF? A lot of departments have explorer programs that introduce high school kids to firefighting. Basically, they are the "go-fers" at a fire. Help carry equipment and such. They don't get to go into a working fire (structure fires anyway), but sometimes get to participate in the salvage and overhaul. Quote Feedback thread- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/70871-dan208-feedback-thread/page__p__981961__hl__dan208__fromsearch__1entry981961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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