I've read a few posts on this forum about riding assignments, fireground deployment, and the like. I tried searching, but was unable to find an answer to my question--if I missed something and this is redundant, please accept my apologies.
My question is mostly in regards to departments who use "riding assignments" or duties by position. How do you chose who does what? FDNY guys (and anyone else)--how does the officer decide who will ride a certain position for the tour? What qualities, training, experience do you look for? Are there positions that automatically go to the "under-experienced" by default?
I'm looking especially for information on what different departments use to judge competence in certain positions versus putting "meat in the seat." Are there certain positions that are coveted over others (besides the nozzle?).
Thank you so much for your help....
My question is mostly in regards to departments who use "riding assignments" or duties by position. How do you chose who does what? FDNY guys (and anyone else)--how does the officer decide who will ride a certain position for the tour? What qualities, training, experience do you look for? Are there positions that automatically go to the "under-experienced" by default?
I'm looking especially for information on what different departments use to judge competence in certain positions versus putting "meat in the seat." Are there certain positions that are coveted over others (besides the nozzle?).
Thank you so much for your help....
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