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Kochek is most likely the most flexible but it also has the most issues with air leaks and slippage at the couplings. Harrington are much more rigid but you will never an issue with the couplings.
Other brands but can't speak for are TFT & Firequip.

Would you have a 2nd party inspect your turnout coat if it went through the same thing and showed signs of thermal degradation?
I would at least have my facepiece looked at if not the lens replaced on the spot. The only thing I have agreed with NFPA 1981 (scba standard) in a long time is THE FACEPIECE IS THE WEAK LINK. Most guys don't realize that (pre nfpa 2013) facepieces only needed to perform a minimum of 200 degrees. The nfpa 2013 facepieces are tested to 500 degree minimum.
I bet no one is complaining about their salty looking helmets though!

Would you have a 2nd party inspect your turnout coat if it went through the same thing and showed signs of thermal degradation?
I would at least have my facepiece looked at if not the lens replaced on the spot. The only thing I have agreed with NFPA 1981 (scba standard) in a long time is THE FACEPIECE IS THE WEAK LINK. Most guys don't realize that (pre nfpa 2013) facepieces only needed to perform a minimum of 200 degrees. The nfpa 2013 facepieces are tested to 500 degree minimum.
I bet no one is complaining about their salty looking helmets though!

Would you have a 2nd party inspect your turnout coat if it went through the same thing and showed signs of thermal degradation?
I would at least have my facepiece looked at if not the lens replaced on the spot. The only thing I have agreed with NFPA 1981 (scba standard) in a long time is THE FACEPIECE IS THE WEAK LINK. Most guys don't realize that (pre nfpa 2013) facepieces only needed to perform a minimum of 200 degrees. The nfpa 2013 facepieces are tested to 500 degree minimum.
I bet no one is complaining about their salty looking helmets though!

Would you have a 2nd party inspect your turnout coat if it went through the same thing and showed signs of thermal degradation?
I would at least have my facepiece looked at if not the lens replaced on the spot. The only thing I have agreed with NFPA 1981 (scba standard) in a long time is THE FACEPIECE IS THE WEAK LINK. Most guys don't realize that (pre nfpa 2013) facepieces only needed to perform a minimum of 200 degrees. The nfpa 2013 facepieces are tested to 500 degree minimum.
I bet no one is complaining about their salty looking helmets though!

Try finding a stock windshield

They are not unsuspecting, they are uneducated, ignorant, or lazy. The other thing is most of the stuff is not a gimmick its designed for a specific scope or practice which was over stepped or misunderstood by a FD. The big problem is guys don't look to solve their own problems they think there is a magic bullet in one nozzle that will make fires instantly go out.
The nozzle is only one component of many in putting a fire out.
Remember putting the fire out starts with you!

They are not unsuspecting, they are uneducated, ignorant, or lazy. The other thing is most of the stuff is not a gimmick its designed for a specific scope or practice which was over stepped or misunderstood by a FD. The big problem is guys don't look to solve their own problems they think there is a magic bullet in one nozzle that will make fires instantly go out.
The nozzle is only one component of many in putting a fire out.
Remember putting the fire out starts with you!

They are not unsuspecting, they are uneducated, ignorant, or lazy. The other thing is most of the stuff is not a gimmick its designed for a specific scope or practice which was over stepped or misunderstood by a FD. The big problem is guys don't look to solve their own problems they think there is a magic bullet in one nozzle that will make fires instantly go out.
The nozzle is only one component of many in putting a fire out.
Remember putting the fire out starts with you!

They are not unsuspecting, they are uneducated, ignorant, or lazy. The other thing is most of the stuff is not a gimmick its designed for a specific scope or practice which was over stepped or misunderstood by a FD. The big problem is guys don't look to solve their own problems they think there is a magic bullet in one nozzle that will make fires instantly go out.
The nozzle is only one component of many in putting a fire out.
Remember putting the fire out starts with you!

Those aren't just any plain silly airhorns, those are train horns!

Those aren't just any plain silly airhorns, those are train horns!

Let's be adults here. These rigs will have as many or as few problems as the next guy. The big question is the support behind it. What I mean by this is KME substantially under bid the competition. But the competition understood the FDNY demands and had at last some resources already in place to accommodate the service/warranty requirements.
I personally hope that these engines don't turn into a ponzi scheme, meaning the future rigs' profit are covering these rigs' warranty work. If that's the case what happens when KME doesn't get another order? Does that mean unit 75 and greater don't get properly taken care of; then I'm stuck on the floor above someday making a deal with God because there is no water?
I have my doubts of how these units will last but I'm sure they will initially go into pumps at least.

Sorry meant also say it all comes down to the $. Remember you get what you pay for.

Anyone note the load? With so little hose how about just dropping the divider heights and make wide low loads. With narrow tall packed loads the guy standing on the back step still is loading over his head. By lowering the loads its safer for more than just one guy. Plus if they are stretching off the back step easier for the nozzle FF.
Also is that a walkway or just a currently unoccupied section of hose bed? The hose is not or not entirely pre-connected so just maybe currently vacant storage

Anyone note the load? With so little hose how about just dropping the divider heights and make wide low loads. With narrow tall packed loads the guy standing on the back step still is loading over his head. By lowering the loads its safer for more than just one guy. Plus if they are stretching off the back step easier for the nozzle FF.
Also is that a walkway or just a currently unoccupied section of hose bed? The hose is not or not entirely pre-connected so just maybe currently vacant storage

The real story is they evacuated a store. And the secondary story is the use of emergency lights for a nonemergency (MVA liability).
Not to have future questional judgement they should review their bylaws & SOPS, check with their lawyer and make changes as needed. Good luck & best wishes on the marriage.

The real story is they evacuated a store. And the secondary story is the use of emergency lights for a nonemergency (MVA liability).
Not to have future questional judgement they should review their bylaws & SOPS, check with their lawyer and make changes as needed. Good luck & best wishes on the marriage.

Schenectady is in NY. Outside Albany as a reference. They very busy with a lot of fire duty while being under staffed and sometimes under equiped.
I have always loved their metallic gold over red. It really popped on their ALFs.

I'm not sure about that dept on the news clip but I know in another article a few months ago also in Saugerties it stated the same thing. However the FD was participating by providing the use of the district light tower and members to operate it. It is of the big tow behind Wacker style.
I feel that if you want to let them use the light tower, give them a tutorial and off you go. But by guys standing around I feel it sends the wrong message. Many guys on here can relate to showing up to a EMS run and say "we don't care we're not cops, what's wrong with them?". After people seeing this it maybe harder to gain the public's trust, especially in some communities.

I'm not sure about that dept on the news clip but I know in another article a few months ago also in Saugerties it stated the same thing. However the FD was participating by providing the use of the district light tower and members to operate it. It is of the big tow behind Wacker style.
I feel that if you want to let them use the light tower, give them a tutorial and off you go. But by guys standing around I feel it sends the wrong message. Many guys on here can relate to showing up to a EMS run and say "we don't care we're not cops, what's wrong with them?". After people seeing this it maybe harder to gain the public's trust, especially in some communities.

Nice job.
Had this conversation on Monday. What if was leaving station for FAST and there was an open seat, would I leave a probationary guy back? I said no because as long as they are not brandy new because every member should be able to put up a 24' ladder so there are even exterior FAST jobs. They could have 2 years in and still be probationary.

Every FF should have the basic skill set of FAST / RIT. It has been proven time and again that the FFs already operating are going to be the first to a downed FF. Because of this FACT what transpires in the first few minutes may be more important than after the fact.
Also it kills me that guys get so caught up in niche training but a lot of guys may not have the true master skill sets in basics.

While the subject is on ambulances. If anyone is aware a used larger Type I ambulance for sale or donation please PM me. My buddy's tiny upstate FD is looking to replace their 1990 Ford ambulance that they use for EMS, rope rescue and accidents. They got it on its last leg from a commercial provider almost 15 years ago but now its shot. Thank you in advance.

If you are worried about the shirt under your gear melting, you have bigger things to worry about. Like your facepiece melting or inhalation burns.
Its also not just a comfort thing, its also the lubricity that the garment provides. Lubricity is the ease of motion when wearing the garment, directly relates to how silky the facecloth of the liner system is. Not all FD's gear have a ton of lubricity so an UA style garment makes up for where the TOG lacks.
I've been exercising wearing a UA style shirt and gym shorts when the tones go off and I don't think twice. You will be living in a world of S for the rest of your life even if you survive a fire that is so hot it will melt the shirt to your body.
As for the FR ones, they are out there. I was gifted one made by Lion which I like during the Summer. Not as silky as an UA style but it has the anti stink materials in the design. I know MSA use to carry ones, but I think they may have sold with their LE/Military division of ballistics. I have also seen Power Dry FR shirts on Wildland Warehouse's website.

If you are worried about the shirt under your gear melting, you have bigger things to worry about. Like your facepiece melting or inhalation burns.
Its also not just a comfort thing, its also the lubricity that the garment provides. Lubricity is the ease of motion when wearing the garment, directly relates to how silky the facecloth of the liner system is. Not all FD's gear have a ton of lubricity so an UA style garment makes up for where the TOG lacks.
I've been exercising wearing a UA style shirt and gym shorts when the tones go off and I don't think twice. You will be living in a world of S for the rest of your life even if you survive a fire that is so hot it will melt the shirt to your body.
As for the FR ones, they are out there. I was gifted one made by Lion which I like during the Summer. Not as silky as an UA style but it has the anti stink materials in the design. I know MSA use to carry ones, but I think they may have sold with their LE/Military division of ballistics. I have also seen Power Dry FR shirts on Wildland Warehouse's website.