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Thanks, ride alongs are a lot of fun :) Did you check out my AFD Tribute Video?

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I was going to respond to your comment, but I see you edited it. Lol. Anyway I am not sure where you read that, but I think the AFD performs as good or better than the majority of fire departments in the United States.

pffttttt. LAFD is the best! the roof ventilation, and urban wildland experts. they also have the best paramedics.

+dnovids amen

Timbrock1000 Hi Tim, So there are a number of reasons to send a fire truck to a medical emergency first or to a medical assist. Here are a few reasons why In a number of towns and cities there are more fire stations rather than available ambulances. For instance, in Chicago if an Ambulance is more than 6 city blocks away a fire truck is dispatched. Firefighters are trained as EMTs or even paramedics. They can offer BLS or ALS care before the ambulance arrives for transport. In a life threatening situation firetrucks carry oxygen, AED, bandaging supplies, and even drugs (nebulizers, narcan, aspirin,etc..) They could pontentially save a life in the time it takes an ambulance to arrive. Another scenario would be for calls where more personnel is needed in a lift assist. Some calls take up to 6 people for lifting or for code calls (cardiac arrests) multiple responders must be used. To your point of the truck getting worn down Responding...the truck experiences wear and tear just from going to the grocery store or to get gas. Also if a fire was dispatched at the same time, the firetruck would most likely be rerouted to that

Timbrock1000 today's modern firefighters respond to almost every emergency. They are also EMT's.. essentially Jack of all trades.

Hi, I know someone who works at this station, but I believe there is a way to fill out a form online. Another way is to walk into one of the stations. I believe they have forms you can fill out there as well.

Firefighters wear the headsets while in the apparatus so they are able to hear fellow firefighters over the response sirens, traffic, and other noises. All personal also remain updated through the headsets on current or new information regarding the call as they are responding.

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For some reason I can't figure out how to message you/

So I go today at 1230-how did yours go?

Fred Reutzel Sorry just saw this. How was yours, which station did you ride out with?? Kind of obsolete now but my advice would be to have fun, and learn as much as you can. And ask to take a vid only if the moment feels right. I've been on a few with AFD and CFD. This night we had two calls. How did yours go?

dnovids Hi thx for the feedback. Went out with Station 8. We had about 7 calls between 1230/2200. Had the time of my life. It was a wonderful experience. The crew of Battalion 3-Engine 8-and Ladder 8 we're very welcoming. Lots of action at the station as well with probationary FF's training and the other usual activities. Plus they made an excellent dinner. Hope to do it again in the future.