Firemen or Volunteer Firemen

[ToiletCrusher]

Are you one?

I am.

Depew Fire Department.

Aetna Hose Company.

You?

Let's share stories.

[Snoogans]

how can a fire start under 5 feet of snow?

[TooLowBrow]

i have a helmet that i stole from a fireman

:king:

[ToiletCrusher]

how can a fire start under 5 feet of snow?

The pressure creates heat.

[TooLowBrow]

The pressure creates heat.

Under high pressure and intense heat, graphite, the most stable form of pure carbon,
changes into the substance commonly referred to as diamond

get the graphite!! we'll be rich!!!!

[Snoogans]

get the graphite!! we'll be rich!!!!

you would need about 6454654854354364368436846543545435435468 billion feet of snow on top of the house for that kinda pressure

[ToiletCrusher]

you would need about 6454654854354364368436846543545435435468 billion feet of snow on top of the house for that kinda pressure

Even here, I can't promise that much snow.

Anywho, stop derailing.

[TooLowBrow]

you would need about 6454654854354364368436846543545435435468 billion feet of snow on top of the house for that kinda pressure

thanks mike the teacher

[Doogie]

I have been a volunteer for 16 years now. I find that I am more of a casual member now than I was in my first 6-7 years. I guess getting your life in order will do that for you.

David B. Roche Vol Fire Co, aka Thiells FD (1992-2008)
Hillcrest FD (2008-present)

[Space Edge]

I'm not active anymore because I live in another state, but I am still a member of Jackson Hose Company #3 Department 10 Nyack NY

I joined when i was 16, it ran in the family my father , brother and brother in law were all line officers.

[boosterp]

Volunteered in Colorado but because of my disabilities that did not last long so now I support my local departments through a bi-annual BBQ. I usually buy at least one 15# brisket for the cook off.

[bigtim666]

i hang out and dring with fireman

[sailor]

you can get hurt by a fire. obviously not.

[ANC]

I'm going to join up when I move to my new town.

[Hottub]

No. But I have staggered home from my share of wet-downs.:drunk:

[Chip196]

I've spent the past 15 years in Bedford Hills Fire Department in Westchester NY. I've been engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Training Officer, and Junior Corps. Advisor. Really the only step left is Chief, and now I am moving.

I get voted on in the July Monthly meeting for the Ghent Fire Deparment, in Ghent, NY (Columbia County). It should be interesting to see the differences.

[ANC]

I've spent the past 15 years in Bedford Hills Fire Department in Westchester NY. I've been engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Training Officer, and Junior Corps. Advisor. Really the only step left is Chief, and now I am moving.

I get voted on in the July Monthly meeting for the Ghent Fire Deparment, in Ghent, NY (Columbia County). It should be interesting to see the differences.

What is the coverage/hours like? I have no idea about these things

[Chip196]

What is the coverage/hours like? I have no idea about these things

There's no specific coverage requirments. You are issued a pager and when it goes off, if you can respond great. Our Town allows it's employees to leave work for calls so we get great coverage during the day compared to many other towns.

We have requirments to maintain membership. You have to make 10% of the calls, a couple meetings and trainings. We have a LOSAP program (Retirment Fund), which has slightly tougher requirments in order to continue to accrue money for your retirment.

It's really what you make of it ... you can show up a little, or you can be really crazy involved. I've really enjoyed it over the years.

[ANC]

There's no specific coverage requirments. You are issued a pager and when it goes off, if you can respond great. Our Town allows it's employees to leave work for calls so we get great coverage during the day compared to many other towns.

We have requirments to maintain membership. You have to make 10% of the calls, a couple meetings and trainings. We have a LOSAP program (Retirment Fund), which has slightly tougher requirments in order to continue to accrue money for your retirment.

It's really what you make of it ... you can show up a little, or you can be really crazy involved. I've really enjoyed it over the years.

Interesting. It sounds right up my ally. I'll see if they have a site and check it out.

[ToiletCrusher]

In an effort to be around more, I would spend two Saturdays a month at my fire hall.

Typically, I would detail my car but it was all so I could be there if a call came in.

[nate1000]

I've been thinking about doing this for a couple of weeks now. Figure I am 38, physically fit and able to do it, so why not? Only thing is, I don't know how to join up or what is required.

[ToiletCrusher]

I've been thinking about doing this for a couple of weeks now. Figure I am 38, physically fit and able to do it, so why not? Only thing is, I don't know how to join up or what is required.

You go to your local fire hall (department) and ask for an application for membership.

You're in like flint.

[Chip196]

In an effort to be around more, I would spend two Saturdays a month at my fire hall.

Typically, I would detail my car but it was all so I could be there if a call came in.

I do something like that the past couple years. When I have the chance to work from home, I will bring my laptop to the FD and work from there in case we get a run. I try to make as many of the meetings and trainings as I can these days so I am making an appearance. When I lived close to the FD and was single I made every call. Living a couple miles away, married, kid, longer hours at the job has made it tougher to be there a lot.

[ToiletCrusher]

I do something like that the past couple years. When I have the chance to work from home, I will bring my laptop to the FD and work from there in case we get a run. I try to make as many of the meetings and trainings as I can these days so I am making an appearance. When I lived close to the FD and was single I made every call. Living a couple miles away, married, kid, longer hours at the job has made it tougher to be there a lot.

For me now, it's only because I live further away.

[ANC]

The one I'm looking to join boasts that they are the World's Largest Volunteer Fire Department.

:huh: I'm not buying it

[Chip196]

The one I'm looking to join boasts that they are the World's Largest Volunteer Fire Department.

:huh: I'm not buying it

What department is that?

[ANC]

What department is that?

Middletown Township Fire Department in NJ

[Chip196]

Middletown Township Fire Department in NJ

Interesting ... I will have to check out the site. I think it's something you're going to find pretty rewarding! Good luck with it!

[ANC]

Interesting ... I will have to check out the site. I think it's something you're going to find pretty rewarding! Good luck with it!

Thanks buddy!

[Chip196]

So any good stories? Scariest moment? Best moment?

My scariest was when I was Captain and took my crew in to a condo fire. We decided to adjust our position to get a better angle, I tossed an end table out of the way, and moved myself and the kid on the knob in the corner and I fell through the floor. My airpack caught on beam and it stopped me halfway through. The guys pulled me out and we knocked it down. It really wasn't all that dangerous since the fire lead wasn't too heavy and there was nothing below me, so I guess the worst thing that could have happened was a broken ankle or something .... but that spit second of not having floor beneath you was easily one of the scariest moments I've had.

[boosterp]

Interesting. It sounds right up my ally. I'll see if they have a site and check it out.

Just talk to the guys at your local department. I have found the majority to be really cool guys who are part adrenalin junkies and part heroes.

[boosterp]

So any good stories? Scariest moment? Best moment?

My scariest was when I was Captain and took my crew in to a condo fire. We decided to adjust our position to get a better angle, I tossed an end table out of the way, and moved myself and the kid on the knob in the corner and I fell through the floor. My airpack caught on beam and it stopped me halfway through. The guys pulled me out and we knocked it down. It really wasn't all that dangerous since the fire lead wasn't too heavy and there was nothing below me, so I guess the worst thing that could have happened was a broken ankle or something .... but that spit second of not having floor beneath you was easily one of the scariest moments I've had.

I did a few ambulance runs with them to get my monthly hours before I had to give up my license, fucking bunch of crazy people.