Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 We got any of them on here? I've been looking around and thinking about coming one next year when I turn 18. Just something I think I'd love to do. When my dad was my age he was one. I wanna take his place for when he was one. Just wondering if we had any on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yup. Great comraderie, great education, great feeling when you help someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yup. Great comraderie, great education, great feeling when you help someone. +1 You won't regret it Jeremy, worst part mostly is working the wrecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yep I am also....plus I am on the ERT team at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 i have had almost everyone on my dads side be a firefighter my gramps was the cheif for a long time my dad was a vollenteer and i think i am going to be one to if i could find a firestation that will take me i have put in alot of apps for diffrent ones and never did get a call and when i called they said that they had someone already that was in the possition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 i never quite found the time, and i'm sorry i didn't. now i'm just too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yup Hughes county volunteer firefighter for 6 years. On the reserve last two years tho. You will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 yea thats what i got told right before my granps died when i told him i wanted to be a fireman well i gess all i can do is just keep trying till i get on somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntMN Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yep, been a volunteer for almost a year and a half now. I'm going to college at the fire school in Duluth and will be done with that after next semester. Just got hired on the ambulance service in town too as an EMT. You'll definitely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Yep, my dad and I both are here in my hometown. Definitely a fun experience a good learning experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Now since you are from Illinois, I got something to ask you. What can you put on your truck/whatever you drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I've thought about it before, still may try and get on maybe next year. I've always had the interest in it too. I know up here Jeremy you can have a green strobe type light on the dash of your vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I "think" you can only have blue lights in Illinois, Not sure. I guess I can look it up lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 You can only have blue lights but you can have them on your roof, your dash, your grille, really wherever you want them. Not sure if there is a restriction as to the amount of lights you can have. One thing I will tell you is that people don't pay attention to lights and sirens most of the time so don't expect them to move over just because you, a civilian, has a blue light on. Trust me, I know from experience. Also, having a blue light does not give you the right to break any Illinois Traffic Laws including speeding or disobeying a stop or yield sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 . Also, having a blue light does not give you the right to break any Illinois Traffic Laws including speeding or disobeying a stop or yield sign. So if your a Volunteer firefighter you can't speed or run a stop sign on your way to a call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 So if your a Volunteer firefighter you can't speed or run a stop sign? Heck no! What good are you to your brothers if you're wrapped around a telephone pole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Heck no! What good are you to your brothers if you're wrapped around a telephone pole? But what if you're on the other side of town, someone is trapped inside a burning car, And you can't speed or anything to get to them faster. Time you get there its to late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 But what if you're on the other side of town, someone is trapped inside a burning car, And you can't speed or anything to get to them faster. Time you get there its to late. OK, good question. Lets say you do indeed get toned out for an MVC with a pinned occupant. You gun it, switch on the strobes an head to your destination ASAP. (HQ or the scene, depending on the District SOP) just as you really get going, a family in their minivan pulls out and you crash into them at full speed. The likely concequences are catastrophic, for you and the family. Now, your fellow FF's have 2 crashes to respond to, and less members to do so with. This obviously represents a worst case scenario. But increasing the likelihood is never a good thing. Several of the members of the dept. I was in years ago were Police officers and wouldn't hesitate to ticket a speeding volley in a heartbeat! Back to the victim for a moment, one of the hardest things is realizing that not everyone can be rescued despite the most valiant effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 OK, good question. Lets say you do indeed get toned out for an MVC with a pinned occupant. You gun it, switch on the strobes an head to your destination ASAP. (HQ or the scene, depending on the District SOP) just as you really get going, a family in their minivan pulls out and you crash into them at full speed. The likely concequences are catastrophic, for you and the family. Now, your fellow FF's have 2 crashes to respond to, and less members to do so with. This obviously represents a worst case scenario. But increasing the likelihood is never a good thing. Several of the members of the dept. I was in years ago were Police officers and wouldn't hesitate to ticket a speeding volley in a heartbeat! Back to the victim for a moment, one of the hardest things is realizing that not everyone can be rescued despite the most valiant effort. Now that sucks! Oh well. Still ain't gonna stop me from being one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Now since you are from Illinois, I got something to ask you. What can you put on your truck/whatever you drive? I "think" you can only have blue lights in Illinois, Not sure. I guess I can look it up lol. So if your a Volunteer firefighter you can't speed or run a stop sign on your way to a call? But what if you're on the other side of town, someone is trapped inside a burning car, And you can't speed or anything to get to them faster. Time you get there its to late. I'm not trying to be as big of a jerk as you are going to think I am. But I believe there are about 836 things you should be worried about and wanting to get educated on besides what lights you can run on your vehicle and if you can speed, run stop signs and lights. There are many educated people here that would be more than willing to answer any questions, but the questions you have asked seem to be the immature mentality of a teenager trying to find an adrenaline rush and not one wanting to be a mature man with the thoughts of saving lives and or property in his sights. I would suggest going to a firehouse and having a meeting with them, asking them questions, learning everything you can and once you have learned what you think is enough, take one more year to learn more and grow up some before getting out there in situations that take your life as well as others into your very own hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) I'm not trying to be as big of a jerk as you are going to think I am. But I believe there are about 836 things you should be worried about and wanting to get educated on besides what lights you can run on your vehicle and if you can speed, run stop signs and lights. There are many educated people here that would be more than willing to answer any questions, but the questions you have asked seem to be the mentality of a r trying to find an and not one wanting to be a mature man with the thoughts of saving lives and or property in his sights. I would suggest going to a firehouse and having a meeting with them, asking them questions, learning everything you can and once you have learned what you think is enough, take one more year to learn more and grow up some before getting out there in situations that take your life as well as others into your very own hands.Knew someone would say something like this... No I just wanted to know this before I went out. But I know what I want to do. And I am going to do it. I don't care if I can "run stop signs, Speed ect" Yes I think It'd help in a way but safety comes first. If I made it sound like I just wanted to find a adrenaline rush, Then I'm sorry I didn't mean to. But I really do want to become one, Because I feel like it is something I want to do. Think It'd be an awesome feeling to know you saved someones house, Or even there life. So Ben if you think I'm a immature teenager, Then go ahead, But I know I'm not. One more thing. I am planning on going to our Fire house, Sometime next month. Just an FYI. Edited November 27, 2010 by Hunt or be Hunted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 well here in ohio i think you can have the regular lights like on the firetrucks that is all i see on our vollonteer trucks and cars and we can speed but not run a stop sign or lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 most of the stations around my house get you to come to the fire house first then you go in a fire tuck that is why we go the speed or alittle over if it is a real bad thing we have to get to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Knew someone would say something like this... No I just wanted to know this before I went out. But I know what I want to do. And I am going to do it. I don't care if I can "run stop signs, Speed ect" Yes I think It'd help in a way but safety comes first. If I made it sound like I just wanted to find a adrenaline rush, Then I'm sorry I didn't mean to. But I really do want to become one, Because I feel like it is something I want to do. Think It'd be an awesome feeling to know you saved someones house, Or even there life. So Ben if you think I'm a immature teenager, Then go ahead, But I know I'm not. One more thing. I am planning on going to our Fire house, Sometime next month. Just an FYI. I based that response and opinions strictly on what you posted in this thread and nothing else. I support anyone, best friend or worst enemy in their life choices and dreams as long as they are prepared for them and give their 100% in everything they do. My post was not a call out on you as a person with everything you do in your life and dreams, I was simply responding off of the post that were made in this thread. Being a public service worker is a huge responsiblity and task to take on, if you want it, go get it and dont let anything stop you. Education is the one thing that will get you wherever you want to go in life. With the great people here at RealTree, this includes you Jeremy, I would have thought I would have seen more mature questions being asked. I want you to succeed in your dreams and goals. I have seen you grow up a lot in the past two years and I commend you for that. Take people's opinions as a learning experience not as a cut down to you as a person. If I did that with all the poo people have said to me on my opinions I would be in a mental insitute right now. Instead I actually listen to them (I may not show that online and here at RT just to stir the pot a little more and get people fired up) but I do take their opinons into consideration and look at their thoughts and decisions from their shoes and see if I would have said an opinion or choice differently. Anyhow, take it for what it's worth, like it or don't. This is just a HUGE step in growing up and learning what responsibilty is all about. You will have the life of another person in your hands if you do this and if you do continue with this dream I wish you the best. Only you can decide if this is for you. I just say learn everything you can and once you have everything that you think you need to know, learn more. One thing nobody can take away from you is your education. I think about that everyday with myself, live my life how I want to, take other's opinions as learning material, chase my dreams and take the world on. Good luck Jeremy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I don't know, Maybe you're right, Maybe I should take another year and learn more before I go out and try to do it. But the good thing I can learn a lot from my dad since he done it for I think 3 years or something like that. Because I still got a lot to learn. Just something to think bout I guess.. Still need to learn all the codes, Stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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