What do you carry in your POV?

[nomad1085]

For all the Vollies that may go to scene's with their POV's, what do you keep in it and where? If it is a pickup truck, how do you store it all? Tool bax, bed cover, cap?

Matt

[EFDems841]

I have a 96 Jeep Cherokee, I store all my stuff in the cargo area. I carry my bunker gear in a "step in" bag. Since I'm an EMT also, I carry a jump kit and O2 kit with me. I also have a maglight and FD/ambulance pullover, traffic vest and forestry hard hat. I can usually get to the scene quicker than our rescue vehicle, especially if it's in the northern end of town. Our rescue is stationed in the southern end. I have a mobile radio and I carry a portable also.

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[AXMAN620]

I carry a trauma kit with a few front line drugs, i am a supervisor for my county, so i respond to scenes with volly. bls trucks, an O2/airway kit my rapelling and rescue gear with my irons.

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SEE YA' @ THE BIG ONE!

[james35]

Diddo with EFDems841. I go first to medical calls and the guys get the trucks. Jump Kit and O2 Kit is the name of the game.

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...James
james35@firehousemail.com
Lieutenant / Training Officer
Olney - Walluski Fire District # 35 (Oregon)

[Capt. Zada]

Bunker Gear
36" Halligan & small flat head axe
Hydrant Wrench
20 lb & 10 lb ABC Dry Chem extinguishers
2-1/2 gal pressurized can in warm seasons
mag light
LED traffic batton
orange traffic control flags
traffic vest
1/2 case fusees
12 guage loaded with double ought (another traffic control device)
2-1/2 x 1-1/2 gate wye (not sure why its in there)
Rescue Wrench
2 spanners
box full of hand tools
trauma box
rope
mobile & hand held two-way radios
safety glasses
extra gloves & jackets in winter
roll of electric fence wire
That is about all that the trunk of my car will hold and still maintain some order in the storage.

[spo0k]

My backpack with all my old books from medic school

My cd's

A coke or whatever I'm drinking at the time

My family

The bag from the wendys I had yesterday

A sweatshirt in the trunk..

[pfr172]

CAPT. ZADA

Do you drive a fire truck??? That is alot of stuff. How do you get away with carrying a 12 guage? Anyways, i carry my bunker gear and jumpkit in my truck.

[WillB]

I carry my turnout gear, basic med. kit, a few flares, tools etc. all in the tool box in the bed of my toyota pickup

[firemed9]

I have a s-10 pickup with a tool box. I am usually one of the first on scene to calls, so I carry a bunch of stuff. I carry in the glove box a Haz Mat Guide, and NIOSH guide. Behind the seat i have a spare uniform and spare sweatshirt, a pair of bonoculars, and a flashlight. In the tool box I have my gear, hand tools, a box of latex gloves, a spare pair of firefighting gloves, a bls jumpkit, and a blanket. I also carry a portable and mobile radio.

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[jeg532]

i carry turnout gear and a radio, and i usely carry a 10 lb extenguisher. on softball nights, a 12 pack on ice sits in the back seat.

[firecat1524]

I carry my spare turnout gear and an ems jump bag in the back of my Jeep.

[Fire29_1999]

Some of you guys go a little over board don't you? We are not supposed to go to the scene unless we HAVE to drive past it to get to the station, but I do have a small basic jump kit,10lb dry chem, ax, pulaski,tow chain, roadside tri-angle reflecters, maglight, leather gloves, boots, hide-away strobes, mobile and portable radios and it is all kept in the toolbox of my fullsize 1999 GMC Sierra ext. cab 4x4.

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[firefighter26]

I live about 1 block away from the station(In fact, all of our members live within 5 blocks of the station) so all I carry is my keys so that I can get in and get on a rig.

Our chief has a little saying: "Lets take the big red trucks with the water to the fire this time."

[FLAME5]

My 357 magnum of course (Hey I live in Texas.)
Small hand tool, a flashlight, crowbar, and a small trama kit suited for bullet holes http://www.firehouse.com/forums/biggrin.gif

[NCFiremedic]

Things I carry in my POV:
1. Me
2. Sometimes my wife
3. Sometimes my dogs
4. Groceries (Please excuse any spelling. Note the time, I'm dispatching tonight and have the A/C out chasing smells and bells)
5. One set turnout gear behind the seat in the cab.
6. The all powerful cellphone.
7. At least a weeks worth of McDonalds, Burger King or Wendys empty drink cups.

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Running a code is easy.
The hard part starts when you bringem back and have a 30-40 min transport

[cfr3504]

I carry my turnout gear, a rather large BLS jumpbag, Mag Lite, ERG book (HazMat), Flares, thats pretty much the extent of the Fire Rescue stuff. I do have a Mobile Radio though, and our dept issues everyone portables, so I'd have it with me too.

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[CFD14]

Well now, Isn't this an interesting thread. Fire/ems related, I keep a basic trauma bag. All other gear needed for fire and ems we keep on the big yellow or red fire trucks and at the station.
I drive a company pickup with a svc bed. So non-fire, work and farm related items include but not limited to: Hand tools, nuts, bolts, fittings, pins, clevis, receiver hitches, duct tape, .357 under the seat, gloves, two five lb. dry chem extinguishers, 18" chainsaw, sledge hammer, air conditioning gauges, emergency roadside triangles, pry bars, bottle jack, oil, antifreeze, WD40, other assorted aerosol chemicals, hand wipes, electrical terminal kit and tape, ice scraper (year around, I live in Kansas where the state motto should be 'ya never know') chains and boomers, come along, ohm meter, tool belt, tape measures, flash lights, two sets of rain gear, a couple of collapsible chairs, sweatshirt, coat, extra ball cap, maps, two sets of jumper cables, roll of trash bags, ear muffs, tarp straps, ratchet straps, pipe wrench, 12v trouble light and many other items to numerous to mention. Plus I have room for more. Do I use any of this at a fire scene? Rarely.

[SFD-129-3]

why the heck not...........
1. TOG
2. 2-1/2 ABC
3. EMT bag
4. Flares in door pocket.
5. Box o'gloves under seat.
6. Survivor light on DC charger
7. Glock 23 in the gc (if I shoot a perp, do I have to treat em?)

[ff21]

hey all cool post
in my truck 1988 gmc s-15
1. me
2 who ever is with me
3in the tool box
gear
spare cloths
4in the bed a shovel
5 in the cab a small first aid kit (not a emt but you never know when i will have to treat my self)
cloths
cds
tool box all snapon hand tools im a automotive student
hazmat guide
kabar fighting knife(live in mountains of nc crazies up here run amoke all the time)

in my dads truck 1994 blazer
gear, med bag, tool box with hand tools
gloves hazmat book him
in console ruger 45
2197
stay safe and have fun

[Looper]

In my 1996 Dodge Ram (toolbox):
Turn out gear
Crowbar
Bolt cutters
Set of small hand tools
2.5lb dry chem
Flares
Scene tape
100' utility rope
20' webbing
Spare fire boots (rubber)
Duct tape, duct tape, and more duct tape!
Jumper cables

Inside (extended cab):
Large EMS jump bag w/ O2
Extra rubber gloves
Mobile radio
Hand held radio
Cell phone
Map book
.40 cal Pistol
Extra night stick
Disposable camera
Rain gear
Extra FD jackets, shirts & hat

Since I'm a cop, I also carry the stuff that I put into my patrol car each night:
Briefcase
D.O.T. hazmat guidebook
SL-20 flashlight (takes place of night stick)
Remington 870 shotgun
Extra ammo (.40 cal / 12 ga.)
Binoculars
Disaster wrench
Helmet
Gas mask (Scott AV200 face piece)

If necessary, I can squeeze my wife and daughter in there also -- usually means a lot of rearranging!

Also keep a 2.5 gal water can in the trunk of the patrol car.

[pfr172]

Is this a gun collectors thread. Geezz...how many of you are able to legally carry a gun. I live in Texas, so thanks to G.W. Bush we can carry guns legally to protect ourselves.

[fireeater650]

I have a BLS kit and o2, and I keep my TOG with me even though I live close to the station(you never know when youu are going to catch a call on the road), A good set of hand tools, a portable air tank, a battery booster pack, tie down straps, and a tow strap( all this mainly for my own use), the trusted mag light, a CB for hunting, a scanner cause I'm nosy, and the old dash laser. All that fits in my tool box of my truck, except my TOG, it rides in a waterproof bag in the bed.

[chief462]

here is what i carry in a 91 s10 blazer:
moble radio
portable radio
cell phone
fire gear for my vol co.
gearbag for local haz-mat team
flares(6)
latex gloves
small toolbox
traffic vest
response book (maps,lz cordinates,phone #s, preplans)
binoculars

my co.s sog's is to only let o.i.c. go directlly to the scene. so all other members only need there keys

[Capt. Zada]

Nothing illegal about a shotgun. A hand gun has to be registered. Besides you need to aim with a pistol. Double ought 12 guage only requires pointing. Shoot first, you may not get a second chance.

[dalmation75]

I carry a 1000' of 5 inch in the bed of my truck and I am looking to install a skid unit with a booster line and tank.

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[SFD-129-3]

Darnit dalmation, ya beat me too it!! Just to show ya up, im going to buy a telco bucket truck, fill the back with poly-water and call myself a tele-tanker-foam unit.
AKA- Thermal Imbalance Suppression Unit.

[Nick SBFD 6]

Why so much stuff guys?

1-Portable radio
1-Overweight driver
1-Box of gloves (got caught first on scene of a messy one once w/no gloves)

No guns, sorry

-Nick

[spo0k]

Lord you are a bunch of tree leaping squirrels..

[SFDAJL]

Being a junior still, I carry me, myself, and I, my cds, a few old firefighting 1 books some guys gave me to look over, a spare pair of fire gloves in the glove box, and a 10 lb ABC Dry Chem Extinguisher in the trunk. I'll probably have my turnout gear in there and that when i start going to the academy.

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[hauckfd]

I carry in the tool box of my 94 S-10:
Complete set of extra turnout gear in the summer time(Anybody ever put on turn out gear that has been sitting in -60 degree temp at 2:00 a.m.)
My EMT Jump Kit
20 lb ABC Extingusher
In the cab: Which has a buddy heater for those cold winter nights.
County Maps,
Haz-Mat Books
Two Way Radio(s) Mobile and A Portable
Spanner and Hydrant Wrenches
EMT bag in the Winter
Rubber Gloves
Most of our Fire Fighting equipment is usually in the trucks that are parked in the station.

[thefyreman]

As soon as I can figure a way to squeeze it in, I'm gonna mount a "Q" under the hood of my truck - I think I might have to move the Grovers to the roof, though.

Seriously - I don't see the need for a plethora of equipment - guys in my company only go to the scene in the POV if it's closer to your location at dispatch than the firehouse is - I carry my turnout gear, a couple sets of trauma gloves, a dry chem extinguisher, a CPR mask, a couple of road flares and a good Mag light (to find the house numbers at night - sure wish I had one of those spotlights on the A-column!)

One of these days I'm gonna get me a Scott-pack, but first I gotta get that standpipe pack with the 200' leader line of 2 1/2 with the hydrant valve and a good PPV fan and a small set of hydraulic tools and a generator and some lights and.........

[Dalmatian90]

Medium size EMS Kit, Ambulance Jumpsuit, Maglight. Cheap cordless spotlight as of this year, plus a scanner.

Sometimes bunker gear in the tool box in back, if it's not at the station drying, or staying warm during the winter.

Also normally carry a 200' Utility rope, but haven't gotten it back in the truck since I bought a new one a few months back.

[Busterbar]

I carry:
1) Trauma Box (everything but O2)
2) Dry Chem Ext.
3) Crow Bar
4) Tarp
5) 1,000,000 CP Rechargable spotlight
6) back up flashlight
7) Bright Orange Raincoat

I have yet to drive to the scene on purpose, I've only pulled up in POV on accidents that I just happened to be passing.

[Titan4016]

For all of you carrying guns in your POV's... I once heard that you are something like 30 times more likely to get shot if you try to retaliate with your own gun should the situation to use one ever arise. I feel if someone is going to try to steal my car or car jack me, I will let them have whatever they want. Cars and material possessions can be replaced, lives can't. Yall be safe. ;)

[RyanEMVFD]

I drive a ford ranger and i somehow manage to fit everything in the passenger seat and floorboard. I carry my trauma bag and oxygen tank since i first respond to medical calls in my area. Also i carry my bunker gear and SCBA mask since i am less then half a mile from the station. I also have a mobile radio and handhelds for communications. The only problem is when i have someone ride with me then i have to unpack everything and put it in the back. :cool:

[windham3]

I have a '96 Dakota. Everything is behind the seat right now; bunker gear, flares, Maglight, two portable radios (fire & EMS), mobile radio, rope, haz-mat book, & 9mm. The only thing I can't fit is my helmet. It goes on the seat. I just got the truck so I will probably be getting a toolbox before winter. :cool: Then I can carry my spare bunker coat, EMS bag with O2, chainsaw, and hand tools. Don't need spotlights, alley lights do the job. ;)

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[51Truck_K]

In my Impala, I carry

Turnout Gear w. Leather Helmet
Scott Pak (issued)
Handlight
Water Can (2.5 gallon extinguisher)
Halligan Bar
Handie-talkie
EMS Bag w/ 02

PLus whatever other crap I accumulate before it gets issued to members

[Dew-Dew1619]

You guys are SQUIRRELS, I carry 3 condoms, 12 bud lights and some Camels....

[SFD-129-3]

Ya play with squirrels, sometimes ya get the nuts. :eek:

[canman]

I drive a Ford F-150 Super crew 4x4 the same one that was in those tv commercials except mine's RED. The back seats fold down so I keep a step in bag for my turnouts and an army ruck sack for my brush gear. Also a BLS kit and some flares.

[911WACKER]

I drive 1997 ford f-150 x-cab4x4 with tool box, in the tool box is:

1.10lb abc ext.
2. bls jump kit
3. cordless SPOTLIGHT
4. 2 SETS OF TO GEAR
5. FLARES
6. hazmat guide
7. 35mm camera
8. two blankets
9. tow strap
10. extra socks
11. mini pry axe

[xenophon13]

Where to begin, I drive a chevy blazer which has my bunbker gear, in a step-in bag, I have wildland gear, in another bag. Being an EMT I also carry a trauma kit. I have a army ruck sack wich carries everything from a change of clothes, to 200 feet of climbing rope, and some MRE's. I am a swiftwater rescue tech so I also carry my PFD and my throw bag and a hand full of carabiners. And last but not least on those cold dark nights I have my trusty 1.5 million candle power flashlight, so I can find my way home.

[EngineCo]

What are some of you thinking? Why carry anything besides your bunker gear? What are you going to do without any water? Medical equipment is good in some cases, but what if nobody responds a transport unit of an ALS truck is far out? Bunker gear is a must if you don't live near the station but leave the fire truck alone. You are not in competition with it. In my opinion, when I see a FF with stuff all over their vehicle, stickers and warning lights everywhere I think it shows unprofessionalism. You guys need to shape up, respond a truck if going by the station and represent your department a little better. A walkie and a set-of-irons is not going to put the fire out.

[choad33]

I'll just jump in to the fray here.
ford ranger with tool box in bed
In the cab
Current Year Dot Haz mat guide book
Streamlight Stinger *$20 at Galls whs sale*
Bottle jack 2ton(the ford issue jack does not provide enough lift w/o cribbing)
2 1/2 lb Halon 1211 extgr
1 can of pepper foam (cool stuff)
5 shot .357

in the back
1 "demo" set of morning pride gear (it's great to be a salesperson)
1 haligan bar found at an abandoned industrial site
1 8# flat head ax also found for free
handfull of flares
Small O2/medic combo bag
1 scott 2.2 scba again given to me by the new owners of an old building
20# ABC Ansul cart-op extgr
Summer time I usually have 2-3 2.5 gal Pw's the wifes younger brothers love'em

Winter I carry
1 shovel
Chains
foam pails filled w/sand for weight (so I do not wreck the truck again DAMN BLACK ICE)
plus the asorted extras
duck tape, bungies, blanket (to cover the ground when changing a tire)

[PlattsFire1]

Good God people. All I have are a pair of latex gloves and a coffee cup. :)

[Rescue101]

Let's see,Dept SO so it's a short list.Full Gear,Medical Jump Kit,Life hammer,20#ABC,Accountability board,three portable radios,survivor light,Essentials 4,personal rope,RIT strap,First notice of injury reports,dept sog,notebook full of paper,accountability clipboard,and in the winter spare clothes.T.C.

[LACAPT]

I carry my radio, a pair of barrier gloves and a mask. Unless ya go right by the scene, ya go to the station, thats what the cheif says. Realisticly if its a working fire your better off on the big red trucks with water. I know, you got your bunker gear, but unless you got the scba, all we can do is talk about fallen heros. Keep safe and do it the way we train for. :)

[bobsnyder]

- One full set of turnout gear (including all that I normally carry in my pockets: webbing, door markers, rescue-wrench, flashlight)
- 10#ABC extinguisher
- portable radio
- map book
- HazMat emergency response guide
- CPR mask
- a couple of sets of latex gloves

[mtnfyre21]

most of the cops atround here dont care
if its in plain sight they cant not say a thing
2197 stay out od trouble
:eek: :cool: :) :D

[Captain 12]

THINK GUN SAFE.& GUN SMART

How many times we left our windows open in our POV's and get back at the station, and its raining cats and dogs...

Or we are missing equipment from your station because we left the bay doors open...

We are here to save lives...

Make sure your gun is locked in car or truck... or take it with you if you have a carry permit... BE GUN SMART

I have a GLOCK 26 "9mm" and xtra 10 rounds on me.
and on that note, We have a much better IC system than most...

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[burnin down the house]

well lets see, theres the 12 pack of diet bud, then theres the gun I carry, cuz ya know of the wonderful patients who like to complain.
fire gear?? naw I keep it at the station

[medtranz]

I am a captain with my volly dept.So here is what I carry. Jump kit & O2kit with all airways in it.I also carry a res-q-rench,extinguisher & my step in bag.Flashlight is a given.

[fvdhosejockey]

well, i carry a home-made nite stick(for uncooperative patients)
assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc
my fat ass
cds
atleast a 12-pack of natural lite in the cooler in the bed of my '94 Ford Ranger
assorted tire irons( for those really stuborn patients)
box of exam gloves
extra hood & gloves(in case mine fall out of my turnout pocket, cuz them fires get kinda hot)
my trusty Motorola Minitor III
a can or 2 of Copenhagen(always there in a pinch ;))
that all-powerful cell phone(to call central dispatch, cuz our pagers don't always get the best reception)
oh yeah, and usually about 15 bottles full of dip spit(rolling around in the floor :D)

Save Lives SAFELY!!