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 13, 2012 · NFPA 1852 is the standard in which the 10 year life cycle for TOG is referenced. As far as SCBA goes, with the exception of the old steel cylinders, the SCBA cylinder has a …

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 …

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 …