To those who are not San Francisco Firefighters, don't criticise our department unless you know more about it. There is alot to be said for not having to wear turnout pants on a fire, especially if you are a truckman on the roof. Why do most Firefighter LODD occur in recent history? You guessed it: Heat problems and Heart Attacks. How can you avoid some risks of these? Wear less and lighter gear. In my 17+ years in the FD, I have yet to see someone seriously burned due to the lack of turnout pants. This is why you see such places as Boston doing studies to see the effects of such a policy.
And to the Explorer from PA, I am glad you are involved in the fire department at a young age, however, if there is one thing I can impart to you: KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!! If you were to say something like that to a veteran firefighter, you would probably get left at the station the next call, if not kicked out of the firehouse. Just a little bit of advice for your future in the Fire Department.
And to the Explorer from PA, I am glad you are involved in the fire department at a young age, however, if there is one thing I can impart to you: KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!! If you were to say something like that to a veteran firefighter, you would probably get left at the station the next call, if not kicked out of the firehouse. Just a little bit of advice for your future in the Fire Department.
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