Volunteering firefoughtered

[Farang]

Anyone ever volunteer firefighted. What was your experience?

 

[Terzo]

I don't have experience but maybe you'll find some of this helpful.

I looked into it briefly a while ago. I think that you'll have to be certified as an EMT first, then you can become a firefighter (i.e. all firefighters have EMT-B training). It's been a while and I only talked to one firefighter, so it could vary by department.

I know the local volunteer fire and rescue squad will train you, but they want you to stick around for a while (understandable). Barring that, you can probably take classes at a community college. I'm sure there's a fitness test to pass, maybe drug tests, maybe background check.

I've considered it (well, EMT) myself, but I don't want to tie myself to a location or renege on a commitment. I wouldn't mind hearing about the experience of others as well. Especially in terms of time commitments expected.

 

[destrekor]

I voluntarily fought a fire once.
Let me tell you, if someone dares you to take on a fire - it's best to just walk away.

I was taking lick after lick, that fire was kicking my ass man.
One of my buddies, who was chief among those who were encouraging this little bout with nature, kept chanting, "Throw a few combos man!"

So, I threw the only combo I know:
I gave that fire an Upper cut, another Upper cut, kicked it Down, and kicked it Down while it was writhing around. Then I threw a Left, then a Right, and then came back with another round of Left and Right. That fire, let me tell you, it was getting pissed - I could swear I heard it scream, "Nooooo!".
My buddy screamed "Finish him!", and I was like, "Come on dude, seriously?" But I still had to take care of business, so I took a step Back, and then Administered the final blow.
That fire, oh man, it just let out one angry growl and smoke and dust flew into every direction - that cowardly fire couldn't handle my moves and split in all directions... I know it might just return any day, looking for that genius who pulled that stylish combo and toasted his ass.

 

[RavenSEAL]

I voluntarily fought a fire once.
Let me tell you, if someone dares you to take on a fire - it's best to just walk away.

I was taking lick after lick, that fire was kicking my ass man.
One of my buddies, who was chief among those who were encouraging this little bout with nature, kept chanting, "Throw a few combos man!"

So, I threw the only combo I know:
I gave that fire an Upper cut, another Upper cut, kicked it Down, and kicked it Down while it was writhing around. Then I threw a Left, then a Right, and then came back with another round of Left and Right. That fire, let me tell you, it was getting pissed - I could swear I heard it scream, "Nooooo!".
My buddy screamed "Finish him!", and I was like, "Come on dude, seriously?" But I still had to take care of business, so I took a step Back, and then Administered the final blow.
That fire, oh man, it just let out one angry growl and smoke and dust flew into every direction - that cowardly fire couldn't handle my moves and split in all directions... I know it might just return any day, looking for that genius who pulled that stylish combo and toasted his ass.

:thumbsup:

 

[freejumps]

am i the only one who thinks the wording of the title sounds weird?

 

[Terzo]

am i the only one who thinks the wording of the title sounds weird?

Nope. Probably because I don't think "fighted" is the past tense of fight. But volunteer firefought sounds weird too. Wouldn't hurt to rephrase the OP, but then again maybe more people will click because of the bad grammar.

 

[Skillet49]

My brother volunteered at a fire department for quite a while. He did have EMT-B training that he did but I don't remember if it was right away or not. But anyway, he loved it so he eventually applied to a part of the area where he could actually get paid to be a firefighter, where he now works. He likes that they have the 24 on/48 off as it allows him to do side construction work as well.

 

[RavenSEAL]

am i the only one who thinks the wording of the title sounds weird?

The -ed needs to go

 

[BoomerD]

I've served on a couple of volunteer fire departments when I lived in the farmlands of eastern Warshington. 90% of the fires were wheat fires. (think a large grass fire) Not nearly as easy as you'd think to get put out though. One department lost a fairly new engine when the wind changed direction and swept under the truck...

Went on a couple of structure fires. Mostly barns, but a couple of houses as well. DO NOT like going into a burning building...

Because of my construction and truck driving background, I almost always got assigned to driving the big tanker trucks, but also drove the engines a couple of times...<flashy lights and siren FTW!>

I imagine things have changed somewhat since the 70's, although smaller towns are usually glad to get whatever help they can.

 

[Zee]

i know if you like it and apply for a career and manage to get into the FDNY (nyc fire department) you also get the chance to steal all kinds of valuables.

Just like all the 9/11 rescuers that were having a field day with the laptops and wallets/purses. Also the FDNY that sectioned off the building collapse in Manhattan and stole a lot of cash and valuables from the building before anyone else was allowed in.

 

[IronWing]

i know if you like it and apply for a career and manage to get into the FDNY (nyc fire department) you also get the chance to steal all kinds of valuables.

Just like all the 9/11 rescuers that were having a field day with the laptops and wallets/purses. Also the FDNY that sectioned off the building collapse in Manhattan and stole a lot of cash and valuables from the building before anyone else was allowed in.

Link to reliable source?

 

[Alone]

"Volunteer Firefighter"

"Has anyone been a volunteer firefighter? How was your experience?"

There. Fuck.

 

[amdhunter]

I was once. It all came to an end when I accidentally lit a fuse and brought down 2 really tall buildings. I was lucky though...some vehicles ran into them first, and people stupidly believed that they were the cause of the collapse.

 

[Alone]

I was once. It all came to an end when I accidentally lit a fuse and brought down 2 really tall buildings. I was lucky though...some vehicles ran into them first, and people stupidly believed that they were the cause of the collapse.

Nice troll.

 

[Zee]

Link to reliable source?

are you in ny?

you can ask anyone from the NYPD of all the reports they have to file for accusation of thefts against the FDNY. and also the internal memo from former commissioner Scoppetta? or Von Essen? about "not letting the acts of a few tarnish the image of the whole" or something like that in regards to the internal investigations of the bodies of dead FDNY employees in 9/11 with laptops found under their clothes/burned into their chest, multiple wristwatches on their arms, bags of luxury purses found behind the seats of the fire trucks, etc etc.

the whole issue was squashed from the top. If you are in NY, you probably have friends/family that's in the force. Easy to get your own link. NYPD hates the FDNY for the most part even though they also want to join the FDNY (or nassau/suffolk police department) too at the same time.

 

[Zee]

not wanting to be vague i did a random google search.

1st link: police forum
http://forums.officer.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-32587.html


4th link:.

http://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2010/07/items-missing-from-scene-of-bayside.html


Too bad the news outlets generally dont report the rather widespread FDNY thefts for whatever reason that we'll never know unless there's an editor here in ATOT.

 

[Farang]

hey come on fuck off with the 9/11 stuff, this has nothing to do with that

 

[RCFB]

I used to be a volunteer firefighter back in the 80&#8217;s and 90&#8217;s. Overall it was a great experience. I didn't enjoy the fund raising part (like working bingo's & selling raffle tickets) but I have fond memories of the rest of it.


I don't like heights, so I avoided tasks associated with going on the roof; but I was inside some burning structures and I got to drive and pump the trucks - stuff that I fantasized about when I watched Emergency as a kid.


If you have a strong interest you will probably love it. You should be willing to work hard and be active with the training (and the actual calls), then you will gain the respect of your station. If you&#8217;re a slug and don&#8217;t help out very much, and you cherry pick the calls (like not going to late night fires because you&#8217;d rather sleep), you won&#8217;t fit in very well.

I highly recommend it if you&#8217;re willing to put in the proper effort. Good luck!

 

[destrekor]

title update is gold :biggrin:

 

[preslove]

i know if you like it and apply for a career and manage to get into the FDNY (nyc fire department) you also get the chance to steal all kinds of valuables.

Just like all the 9/11 rescuers that were having a field day with the laptops and wallets/purses. Also the FDNY that sectioned off the building collapse in Manhattan and stole a lot of cash and valuables from the building before anyone else was allowed in.

This + if you are a good enough firefighter then you will be abducted by an alien who looks like an old dude and taken to a space station where you will train with awesome firefighters from around the galaxy. Unfortunately, all the other firefighters will get wiped out in battle, so it will then be up to you to have one final intergalactic firefight and defeat the evil empire. Victorious, you will forever be known as the Last Firefighter!

 

[Hacp]

I would love to work as a real firefighter. Unfortunately, unless you know someone, you aren't going to get in. All thanks to organized labor.

 

[preslove]

I would love to work as a real firefighter. Unfortunately, unless you know someone, you aren't going to get in. All thanks to organized labor.

Well, organized labor and the fact that you're an mouthbreathing idiot.