Firefighter for 4 years, AMA
- Thread starter Noriega
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So wait, are the physicals/6 month shyts recurring or one time only?
SPACE IS FAKE
Say No To NASA!
how much u make a yr? how often do u get raises? can u rock a beard? how about visible tattoos?
RennisDeynolds
I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds!
Is your firehouse anything like on Rescue Me?
RennisDeynolds
I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds!
Do you like firehouse subs
Salary?
How heavy is all your gear?
Can you lift 200lbs dead weight man to safety?
Have you ever been burned? How bad?
Do you drive the truck at all?
Describe the worst scene you've witnessed
How heavy is all your gear?
Can you lift 200lbs dead weight man to safety?
Have you ever been burned? How bad?
Do you drive the truck at all?
Describe the worst scene you've witnessed
That 100ft aerial ladder climb ain’t no joke. The other physical stuff is a cakewalk tho. Op are you on a truck company or engine? And are you a paramedic?
Space Cowboy
Allahu Akbar
Do y'all have a competition with the police? Do firefighters realize people love y'all and hate cops and do y'all relish this and throw it in the polices face?
KFBF
Superstar
Y'all beef with police in your city?
1. No…cats always get down by themselves-Have you ever saved a cat from a tree
-Is there a lot of racism in your workplace? I know firefighters have a lot of built in racists in the profession.
-Have you ever been hurt on the job?
2. I’ve heard stories from back in the 70s/80s but never seen or experienced anything myself fortunately
3. I’ve had a knee and back injury that had me on desk duty for a few months while rehabbed. Few minor sprains and bruises here and there
One time only…After that, physical fitness isn’t mandatory
1. We top out after 5 years at close to 90k…without overtime. we not talking Driver, lieutenant, captain, chiefs…all make 6 figures after you get seniority.
2. Every year based on our union negotiated contract
3. No beard because we can’t get a good seal on our air mask. When I’m off week or two I grow my shyt out
4. My department is lax on tattoos. It’s guys I work with who have full sleeves, neck and hand tats, I have friends at other departments that have to wear long sleeve or pants even on 90 degree days because they are tatted up. I don’t have any tats and don’t plan on it
1. 70 lbs give or take. I’m 6’2 220 so I’m over 300 lbs with full gearSalary?
How heavy is all your gear?
Can you lift 200lbs dead weight man to safety?
Have you ever been burned? How bad?
Do you drive the truck at all?
Describe the worst scene you've witnessed
2. My ears got a lil crispy once at an apartment Fire, painful blister formed after a few days
3. Semi regularly..it’s a ton of fun but also the most important job. You have to know your streets/area like the back of your hand. You have to know how to operate hydrants, pumps, hydraulics etc. Your crew is inside fighting the fire and they are depending on you to get them water.
4. Yes..it won’t be a pretty lift but I could do it. We regularly train on victim rescue
5. Won’t get into detail but dead kids always stick with me. I’ve broke down crying after we left the scene. Nothing can prepare you for seeing a lifeless toddler.
After all the training, administrative work, maintenance etc is done the day is yours. Some guys prefer to be left alone and they go chill in a corner reading a book or listening to music. Other times we all watch whatever game is on or go shoot hoops in back of the station. Depending on what station you’re at, it’s a lot of free time. Other stations you’re on calls constantly so you don’t get to enjoy the down time.
Some of the best meals I’ve had in my life were at the firehouse. It’s some guys that can throw down..talking restaurant quality food. Usually it’s a old head with 20+ years on.
Very dramatized and unrealistic. Rescue Me is probably the most realistic fire show I’ve seen as far as life in the firehouse @RennisDeynolds
daiquiridream
Pro
Have any woman gotten horny from you saving their life?
I was on a truck company for a year and loved it. Loved getting up on the aerial and doing roof work. I’m on the engine now, not the same excitement for me but it’s cool to learn both sides of the job. Yes I’m a paramedic
We talk mess but it’s all love. Couple of my guys are cops in my city. We do play an annual fire vs police basketball game, that gets pretty intense. I scored a buzzer beater corner 3 in the game a few years back, felt like Ray Allen
