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Just quick fyi so out here in Deschutes County OR. The first number in the apparatus is the dept, the second is the type and third if even it's out of odd numbered house ie/ station 1,3,5 etc, or even 2,4,6. So examples: dept 200 is Sunriver, 300 is Bend Oregon, 400 is Redmond OR, 500 is Crooked River Ranch, 600 is Cloverdale, 700 is Sisters-Camp Sherman, and 800 is Black Butte Ranch. To further explain so 602 is Cloverdale station 2 and 634 is a Tanker/tender, 622 is a standard pumper, both from station 2. 771 would be The Ambulance from Sisters, OR. 351 is Bend OR ladder 1 from station1. I hope it's clear as mud, not really it's actually a good system once you learn it.

Oh that's simple it's the big voice that comes out of the radio.

That's awesome, now if we can be paid in beer or JD then I wouldn't have to budget a drinking fund.

Yea Seth out here in Central Oregon, so different then Westchester well the whole east coast. Kinda annoying, but good I guess. See here you go thru DPSST academy which is state, do 6 months of OJT then get FF1. Oh the point, right is that all FF in Central Oregon need and must pass Wild FF School, prerequisite. This is because of all the wild fires here, however we work very close with USFS. They actually reaspond to some structure fires.

In my opinion, just a opinion which may not be popular is that our PPE is now too good. (If that makes sense)Let me explain, I feel that now our bunker gear is amazing but at the same time it is letting us get further in to what may be a bad situation. With the new materials and what not yes we are safer, but more in danger ie/ getting into such a hot area that our SCBA masks fail. Now I have not witnessed this, but there are reports. And the "New Construction" burns way faster and hotter then "legacy", and with advancements in our gear we go further then before. So to stop me from rambling further I am not against hoods, just saying to ensure we don't get a false sense of security in the gear. One note to this yes I was doing overhaul at a job not wearing hood, pulled some overhead and had a small ember fall onto my collar of my bunker coat burned back of my neck so lesson learned the hard way.

I totally agree with newsbuff. Thoese who failed the p/t test prior should sue! Sadly they won't and this will most likely continue, and set a president. Just like the current probie class. It's totally bull what is going on. Yes anybody that has failed isn't on the job, and this sorry excuse shouldnt be on either! It sets a bad example and worse reputation for our sisters in the fire service. They gave her what 5 God dam chances, total bs and WTF. So why even give tests, or have p/t standards or any standards at all? Keep lowering the standards and making excuses, then we will have piss poor people that don't belong. There is a very good reason why traditionally the fire service takes a certain person and why there is a few of other types( if you get what I am saying). Total Crap

For me I go back to YHFD, and hands down I say with great pride Martin McGannon! In my opinion he was a great chief and teacher. Not only did he encompass everything that makes one a great leader, but he was a great friend and role model. I also say Greg T., he also taught me a lot in the fire service and outside. And finally I add Kenny, I was honored to serve with such a great group. And for my short time in Da Bronx I will most definitely say Geroge, Jimmy R, Danny B., Beefman, and a true legend D.O.C. Finally I must say my Current Chief, Chief Olsen is very knowledgeable and very progressive yet still holds true to traditions. And my Academy Chief, Chief McLaren who is a great mentor and the Best instructor the Oregon DPSST has to offer.

I am in the Guard also brother, to work as a State Tech you need to be guard just as title 32 AGR. Just as with SF or anyother job . Unless you speaking of something other then state tech.?

201/65 is correct. It's a combination of AGR aka full time guardsmen on active duty orders and guardsmen employed as NYS employees. Having been a member of the air guard in ny, I know also yes you need to be a member of the guard. The ARFF firefighters attend training a in Texas at Shepard AFB and also get HAZMAT training and interior. They respond off the base to Newburghand surrounding areas. The same is true at the 106th Rescue Wing (pararescue ) in West Hampton on the East End. They reaspond quite often to assist the Hamptons fire departments.

My bad brother, I know one of the mcc's were donated by Dennis Leary, I assumed both. Thanks for correcting that.

Well, the city has 2 mobile command centers which were donated by the Dennis Leary foundation. They are mobile home style rigs. Then there is the command tactical rig which is housed at metrotech. And FINALLYthe field comm rig, which as previously stated is housed in Brooklyn, and there is only one field comm. Excluding a spare. So unless the fdny is creating new field comm units ie/ one in each borough, then that is the price of a new one.

This is a rural fire district in Central Oregon, sorry for the indoor shots it's was not a good weather day. I didn't want the students to have to clean the rigs. It's a combination department with a very good resident student program.

1994 Smeal/LTI out of Redmond OR.

So I Volunteered at YHFD during the great McGannon years, we were aggressive with our fire offensive attack. I now live in central Oregon and am finding that the rural departments are using transitional attack . This is starting the initial attack in a defensive posture, ie/ blitz nozzle, deck gun, 2 1/2inch. Using the stream to hit the fire from outside, for about 15-30 seconds at a time till it darkens down, then going offensive interior. The exception is obviously life danger or the possibility of a quick knockdown. My question is this does your department use this tactic, if so pros or cons of it.

Well morning Joe I am glad you guys are still aggressive please send my regards to 2532 and Martin. Yes my Department in Oregon does this tactic so it is new to me. A additional question do you think this is the way departments will go?