OldArmy94 Having been an EMT and volunteer firefighter, I can tell you that tunnel vision is one of the most dangerous aspects of working in a pressure-packed atmosphere. Emergency personnel are killed by other vehicles, "bad guys", downed power lines and all kinds of things due to this phenomenon. It is something that you're trained to recognize, but it's still very difficult to overcome when things are happening.
Having been an EMT and volunteer firefighter, I can tell you that tunnel vision is one of the most dangerous aspects of working in a pressure-packed atmosphere. Emergency personnel are killed by other vehicles, "bad guys", downed power lines and all kinds of things due to this phenomenon. It is something that you're trained to recognize, but it's still very difficult to overcome when things are happening.
The Associated Press reported that eight firefighters from the Lake Geneva fire department were injured when a bucket truck they were on came in contact with power lines while visibility was obscured by the thick smoke.
While the firefighters’ injuries were described as non-life threatening, one firefighter suffered serious burns and was expected to be sent to a burn unit.
Full story: http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/county_firefighters_give_aid_as_blaze_destroys_delavan_bar_7489838.html
blue streak 1Among other items --Since you have to carry a CDL to drive a firetruck the feds should require the CDL to be suspended for 5 years, If I drove a 18 wheeler and did this they can require suspension. That will short circuit the union.
Among other items --Since you have to carry a CDL to drive a firetruck the feds should require the CDL to be suspended for 5 years, If I drove a 18 wheeler and did this they can require suspension. That will short circuit the union.
I never needed a CDL to drive a fire engine when I was a firefighter, all I needed was a Class "B" license here in Illinois. I have never heard of a CDL being needed to drive a fire truck.....Maybe it's different in other states.
TimChgo9I never needed a CDL to drive a fire engine when I was a firefighter, all I needed was a Class "B" license here in Illinois. I have never heard of a CDL being needed to drive a fire truck.....Maybe it's different in other states
A CDL is required to drive any vehicle of more than 26,000# for hire. The state of GA and other states around here takes that to mean that a paid fireman driver is for hire so therefore therefore a CDL for fire trucks over 26,000#. Granted many fire trucks do not meet that weight so drivers of those vehicles not required to have a CDL.
Part of the problem is that not all states have the same drivers' license laws and classifications. The laws only follow the US guidelines for commercial vehicles ( Tractor trailers, heavy trucks, intercity buses, etc) but allow just plain people to privately operate those vehicles in most states. I'm certain that the ladder truck that was discussed earlier was over 26,000# but have no idea if it was driven by a volunteer.
Oooof...perhaps Operation Lifesaver should spread their message to Emergency Personnel in addition to through them
blue streak 1A CDL is required to drive any vehicle of more than 26,000# for hire. The state of GA and other states around here takes that to mean that a paid fireman driver is for hire so therefore therefore a CDL for fire trucks over 26,000#. Granted many fire trucks do not meet that weight so drivers of those vehicles not required to have a CDL.
Say Wha??
I don't know of many fire trucks that come in under 26,000lb gross weight, except for grass fire rigs, built on 4wd pickup chassis. Even a single axle medium duty fire truck would probably weigh close to the 30,000lb limit for two axles (12k steer, 20k drive, steer may have a 20k front axle and tires, though) with all the onboard equipment and water tank.
Pretty sad that such an expensive piece of equipment had to be wrecked to learn that lesson, though...
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
When I was a firefighter, both towns I worked for, and for that matter, town I dispatched for for 7 years all had strict policies on parking the fire engine on, or near railroad tracks. Our SOP manual even described the procedure for operations on, or near railroad tracks. It was also standard practice that dispatch notified the railroad if we had any incident of any kind along the tracks. We had a couple of spots where kids liked to light fires, and especially tried to burn discarded ties. There was plenty of room along the tracks for us to travel if needed, but our officers liked to make sure the railroad was aware of our presence.
Someone was not paying attention, plain and simple. The Company Officer as well as the driver are at fault. SOMEONE should have noted that the truck was on the tracks and moved it.
From the humor thread today:
Kootenay CentralThe Firemen were not happy when the Diesel came. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/22911112/index.html
The Firemen were not happy when the Diesel came.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/22911112/index.html
ChuckCobleigh From the humor thread today:Kootenay Central The Firemen were not happy when the Diesel came. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/22911112/index.html
Kootenay Central The Firemen were not happy when the Diesel came. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/22911112/index.html
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
BaltACD ChuckCobleigh From the humor thread today:Kootenay Central The Firemen were not happy when the Diesel came. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/22911112/index.html Police not any smarter than the FD....just luckier that the Police car could move more quickly than the Fire truck.
That absolutely qualifies as one of those lifetime/career moments when the ony comment is an expletive deleated OOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSHHHHHHHHH-%#@%%% moment!
As Paul Harvey(paraphrased) used to say: Here is the rest of the Story:
Linked here From March 1,2010 TRAINS Newswire:
http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/170124/1867687.aspx#1867687
And that is what happens when Amtrak takes out a $600,000.00 AERIAL TRUCK!
Was that a whistleless crossing, or were we missing something from the video, because there is only one horn blast from the train before the crossing, and it seems to cover a lot of ground before the horn is sounded.
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