Whats your favorite tool

[WaterbryVTfire]

Im a ex-junior from the northeast, just became a full member in November after almost 2 years. Instead of attacking this thread, that people obviously enjoy, as they are posting in it, why dont you go start or revive a thread that you think is important?

I was a junior for more than one reason. To learn, to gain experience, to help out where i could, and to have fun. Ive done all that, plus gained a number of good freinds. And as a regular firefighter, i still like to talk about tools and apparatus. (BTW, my favorite apparatus is the lime green, 1973 Imperial Pumper with a Waterous Pump that we have at the station.)



And yes, i did use these tools as a junior, in both trainning and at incidents, because my volunteer company needs firefighters during the day, as we have staffing problems, like lots of other departments. They need firefighters on those trucks, whether they are juniors or regular members.

Not all junior/ explorer programs are run the same, in fact almost every single one is different.


Also, dont assume there are only juniors in here, alot of the regular firefighters and officers stop by, more than you think probably.

Tbone....
I think one of the points Jr23 is trying to make is anyone under 18 is not allowed under federal law (Child labor) to undertake any job that is a possible health or life safety threat. So cut the guy a little slack. We all know vollie depts., are sometimes short staffed during the day. (I know mine is!). But, it still doesn't allow you to put underage people in harms way.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/index.htm

[tbonetrexler]

I am a Jr. Firefighter in the Northeast, you guys need to stop talking about your favorite tools, favorite apparatus and learn the job first and what it takes to be a firefighter, trust me I learned that the hard way, we're juniors and we are juniors for one reason and one reason only to learn, not talk about our favorite tool.

Im a ex-junior from the northeast, just became a full member in November after almost 2 years. Instead of attacking this thread, that people obviously enjoy, as they are posting in it, why dont you go start or revive a thread that you think is important?

I was a junior for more than one reason. To learn, to gain experience, to help out where i could, and to have fun. Ive done all that, plus gained a number of good freinds. And as a regular firefighter, i still like to talk about tools and apparatus. (BTW, my favorite apparatus is the lime green, 1973 Imperial Pumper with a Waterous Pump that we have at the station.)

And so really you haven't really gotten to see what most tools can do unless your post or jr program is going against state/federal law and aloowing underage kids to use jaws,

And yes, i did use these tools as a junior, in both trainning and at incidents, because my volunteer company needs firefighters during the day, as we have staffing problems, like lots of other departments. They need firefighters on those trucks, whether they are juniors or regular members.

Not all junior/ explorer programs are run the same, in fact almost every single one is different.


Also, dont assume there are only juniors in here, alot of the regular firefighters and officers stop by, more than you think probably.

[jrfirefighter23]

Smokeeater is a FF, doughesson's a FF, I'm a FF...if you want to sling crap, why don't you sling it at all of us, sparky?

I'll be waiting for the retraction post for your little temper-tantrum.

ok I said that totally worng it meant to say: I never directed it at ANY firefighter, because this is a junior/expoler forum so really, MOST of the people here are juniors/Explorers, it was meant for them, not FF of Officers

And I feel it is stupid to be talking about what your favorite tool is, or yuor favorite apparatus, or helmet because you've only been doing this for a few years (depending on when you joined your explorer post/ Jr program), so really you haven't really gotten to see what most tools can do unless your post or jr program is going against state/federal law and aloowing underage kids to use jaws, work in an envirnment and that such, and if this isn't true and you are following state/federal regualtion then you would just be watching am a correct on this, if not please correct, me because its different depending on where you live.

[the1141man]

My favorite tool of the engine would be the jaws, there the best. I mean it spreads, and it tears.its pure muscle they never give up.

True...unless your power unit stops working (ie--runs outta gas). Then you've got a nice 45-60 lb hunk of metal.

In all honesty now that i think about it... my favorite tool is my hands and head... You cant do anything productively in the fire service without either...

BING! Steel on target. Men've been doing this job for ages without the benefit of 1250 GPM pumpers, hydraulic tools, or even Halligans... the common denominator: a little knowledge and a lot of common sense.

*LOL* And Junior (jr23) goes from wisdom:

we're juniors and we are juniors for one reason and one reason only to learn, not talk about our favorite tool.

...to a ballsy, but pointless and dare I say, completely ignorant show of bravado:

ok then if your a firefighter why are you posting in a jr FF/ explorer forum to begin with

...in a single post. Amazing.

How about Firefighters (and Officers) post in the Junior forum to share some knowledge and insight? Something you yourself say you're here for.

Smokeeater is a FF, doughesson's a FF, I'm a FF...if you want to sling crap, why don't you sling it at all of us, sparky?

I'll be waiting for the retraction post for your little temper-tantrum.

[jrfirefighter23]

I dont wanna start a fight or anything... but a junior shouldnt be telling a firefighter to learn to do their job... if a junior EVER said that around our house, they are getting a swirly or something they dont want done.

ok then if your a firefighter why are you posting in a jr FF/ explorer forum to begin with

[dusty55]

I tend to agree with you as in I don't understand the point of asking what a favorite tool is, but I don't understand how you can be telling anyone what they should do or shouldnt do.

Just remember that people do things differently everwhere, and what works for one person, might not work for another.


Stay Safe.

Thnx RFRDxplorer for clearing that 1 up. I I just thought i would make a 1st thread a good one i didnt mean for a bunch of fuss to go around.

[backsteprescue]

Now that my disclaimer is posted above............................


My name is Elrod and I am an explorer/junior ff/cadet with the Podunkville Iowa Volunteer Fire Department. My favorite tool is the left handed smoke shifter, it is great for horizontal ventilation. Three guys side by side can ventilate a house faster than a PPV fan.

[Mihlrad]

seriously, it doesnt matter, people can have a favorite tool that doenst effect how they do their job...

[backsteprescue]

I am a Jr. Firefighter in the Northeast, you guys need to stop talking about your favorite tools, favorite apparatus and learn the job first and what it takes to be a firefighter, trust me I learned that the hard way, we're juniors and we are juniors for one reason and one reason only to learn, not talk about our favorite tool.

I tend to agree with you as in I don't understand the point of asking what a favorite tool is, but I don't understand how you can be telling anyone what they should do or shouldnt do.

Just remember that people do things differently everwhere, and what works for one person, might not work for another.


Stay Safe.

[backsteprescue]

Because tearing **** up is fun, lol.

And truckies have alot more tools than engine men, but not as many as rescue guys.

BRAVO! BRAVO!

Ladies and Gentlemen, there you have it!


Tbone, I always knew you were a good guy. lmao

[Mihlrad]

I dont wanna start a fight or anything... but a junior shouldnt be telling a firefighter to learn to do their job... if a junior EVER said that around our house, they are getting a swirly or something they dont want done.

[jrfirefighter23]

I am a Jr. Firefighter in the Northeast, you guys need to stop talking about your favorite tools, favorite apparatus and learn the job first and what it takes to be a firefighter, trust me I learned that the hard way, we're juniors and we are juniors for one reason and one reason only to learn, not talk about our favorite tool.

[Mihlrad]

In all honesty now that i think about it... my favorite tool is my hands and head... You cant do anything productively in the fire service without either...

[polecat]

That would be my old captain,"wedge" (simpilest tool known to man.) The most useful tool seriously though,should be carried at all times in your pocket,the under-rated...door wedge. Once i forgot mine and i had to use my precious glove. you dont ever want this to happen to you

[smokeater1310]

favorite tool

my favorite tool is a junior who doesnt ask silly question and does what he's told , a junior that will clean the hose and help wash the engine