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Marques Bush
Firefighter Basics launched in February 2009 after Founder/Editor Marques Bush was looking for a way to express himself and share his experiences with brother and sister firefighters. Shortly after founding the site Marques spoke with several trusted friends and ask them to come on board and contribute also. Firefighter Basics is a dedicated group of firefighters who strive everyday to practice what they preach about Training, Safety, and Tradition. We can be reached at firefighterbasics@gmail.comRecent Posts
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Ted Meserole
In defense of the Senior man
Very well written and very factual with good advice. I learned so much from senior men all the years I was an active member. I even learned from those experienced who were reluctant to share until they thought I was worthy. It was worth my effort to gain their trust!!!. I always felt this way,…
2016-08-27 15:28:06
In defense of the Senior man
Very well written and very factual with good advice. I learned so much from senior men all the years I was an active member. I even learned from those experienced who were reluctant to share until they thought I was worthy. It was worth my effort to gain their trust!!!. I always felt this way,…
2016-08-27 15:28:06
Brian
In defense of the Senior man
ive had senior men like that! They all left me with pearls though. I'm next up to be a senior man and I hope I'm a good one. I'm going to bookmark this for future reading. It's a good article. Ps overheard at kitchen table "I've got underwear older than that f@"&ing kid"
2016-08-26 20:58:34
In defense of the Senior man
ive had senior men like that! They all left me with pearls though. I'm next up to be a senior man and I hope I'm a good one. I'm going to bookmark this for future reading. It's a good article. Ps overheard at kitchen table "I've got underwear older than that f@"&ing kid"
2016-08-26 20:58:34
Seth Taylor
Keep The Saws Running by Tai Rondeau
Good informative article, just a few quick things. If you are cleaning the saw (chain or radial) to that point, go ahead and pull the clutch and thoroughly clean with the brake cleaner. The vapors tend to cause debris to build up in the clutch. In the same way the fins around the cylinder hold…
2016-08-26 10:34:00
Keep The Saws Running by Tai Rondeau
Good informative article, just a few quick things. If you are cleaning the saw (chain or radial) to that point, go ahead and pull the clutch and thoroughly clean with the brake cleaner. The vapors tend to cause debris to build up in the clutch. In the same way the fins around the cylinder hold…
2016-08-26 10:34:00
anchorpoint1
Laddering with Purpose Part 3: Engine Support
Of course you can, we only ask that you give credit as appropriate. Thank you and let us know if we can help you with anything.
2016-07-07 10:59:47
Laddering with Purpose Part 3: Engine Support
Of course you can, we only ask that you give credit as appropriate. Thank you and let us know if we can help you with anything.
2016-07-07 10:59:47
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It really pisses me off when people know there is a problem and dances around it or lies to your face when you confront them about.
I hate when firefighters or officers act like high school kids and try to make jokes about people who are doing the right thing.
Get off the apparatus READY!!! or dont get on it at all
Quit complaining about running calls, this is what we do and are supposed to do well. If you whine about helping the public, crawl back under the rock you crawled out from under!
We truly are our own worst enemies as far as the public goes. Just look at some of the crap in headlines our “brothers” and “sisters” pull. Totally pisses me off.
Pratice what you preach. If you expect others to follow the rules, then follow them yourself…….
Oh Brother Dave that is a biggie. Ran into that situation this week.
If you’re an engineer, learn the difference between an off ramp and an entrance ramp on the interstate! We were taught left from right I thought!