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I posted from my phone...
I had went to the station to review some training I was working on. While there, three fires started in the neighboring town. We went out on the second alarm, for structure protection, then got bumped to the main fire. The picture was taken as we returned to our engine.
It's definitely wildland season!
I had went to the station to review some training I was working on. While there, three fires started in the neighboring town. We went out on the second alarm, for structure protection, then got bumped to the main fire. The picture was taken as we returned to our engine.
It's definitely wildland season!
Western
Super Member
If I had to wear all that gear in this heat, I'd just Die!! Now if you get a call that requires shorts and a T shirt I'm there:laughing:
Nice truck too. Now you guy's got to go clean it....YEAH!!
Nice truck too. Now you guy's got to go clean it....YEAH!!
Oh yeah, all that gear gets real warm. I had a t-shirt on... Under all that gear 
That is a Cal Fire engine in the picture. The three of us from our engine had just come off the hill. The operator for our engine had just run to a hydrant for more water. Our wildland engine is almost identical to the one in the picture.
That is a Cal Fire engine in the picture. The three of us from our engine had just come off the hill. The operator for our engine had just run to a hydrant for more water. Our wildland engine is almost identical to the one in the picture.
ptwohig
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At least it's Wildland gear and not Bunker Gear. Thats good for about a 30 Degree difference and 20 pounds lighter.
Western
Super Member
When I was in LE, I always wore my level111 vest, I didn't care how hot it was. Some of the older guy's would skip it, in the heat. Like your gear, it is a PITA, but cheap insurance., and I believe in insurance brother!!
CompactTractorFan
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Wow Robert...The biggest fire since I joined in May has been a trash can...
We have plenty of AFA's go around though...
Keep up the good work...:thumbsup:
CompactTractorFan
Super Member
Don't I know it...Nothing like standing around in bunker gear in 100+ degree heat...
CompactTractorFan
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I remember my first call... Just out of our volunteer academy,did a ride along with ourpaid crew. Only one call all day; cat in a tree...
That's exciting compared to the nonsense we put up with every day... :confused2:
Bird
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I can't remember just when Dallas started issuing the vests, but I never had one; never had one on. I'm sure it's good insurance and a good idea, but in Texas heat, I'm kind of glad I never had one.:laughing:
CompactTractorFan
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Bird
Rest in Peace
Oh, BTW:
This was from training this week. See if you can pick me out...
I'll guess third from the right.
RoyJackson
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Oh, BTW:
This was from training this week. See if you can pick me out...
I'm guessing the guy standing (red shirt) at the far left.
Western
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You firemen sure do have cooler looking hats though I hated ours till we got to do the "swat " thing, then I was right at home in my ball cap:laughing:
I hated ours till we got to do the "swat " thing, then I was right at home in my ball cap:laughing:
CompactTractorFan
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Roy is right. :thumbsup:
CompactTractorFan
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Nope, the DC did...
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