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South Carolina BS thread under new MANAGEMENT and lives in SC

Discussion in 'South East' started by ahspurlock, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. May 31, 2016 at 11:58 AM
    JayDub

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    What class are you taking? Last time I tried to get into a class, i got bumped out of it thanks to some... politics.
     
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  2. May 31, 2016 at 11:59 AM
    Jeffvt0508

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    Evdt (emergency vehicle driving training) I have been dragging my feet to take the thing.. more power =greater responsibility.. I really don't wanna be in charge of wrecking the dang thing
     
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  3. May 31, 2016 at 12:02 PM
    JayDub

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    Nothing to it man.. just keep your head about you, pay attention to what others are doing, and don't let adrenaline take over.
     
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  4. May 31, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    This is me doing hazmat .. as you can tell only retard in turnout gear sweating

    IMG_20160529_212017.jpg
     
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  5. May 31, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    How far are you into classes? I don't have pump ops cause of my work schedule
     
  6. May 31, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    A lot of the parking garages in downtown Greenville are a bumpy mess... It feels like a hundred little speed bumps driving through it. Should I be concerned for my safety, but more importantly the safety of my truck?
     
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  7. May 31, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    Honestly, I haven't been able to take an in-county class in a while because of my work schedule(s). Now that I work mornings more times than none, I'd like to change that..

    I'm the equivalent of Firefighter 1.. minus the title. Need to take pump ops sometime, maybe a few others.
     
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  8. May 31, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    I always park on top by the elevator :thumbsup:, more chance of survival I think, plus, then I cant forget where I parked. those things have built in camber, so it it naturally bumpy. just look up when you park, if there is a chunk that looks like its gonna fall, find another spot
     
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  9. May 31, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    I need pump ops 1&2, firefighter 2 would like to take rescuing the rescuer.. I already have done the skills just never the class
     
  10. May 31, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    Level A in summer is way worse than bunker gear. Did my Hazmat Tech WMD IC class in Texas. So much sweat. Hazmat sucks regardless. Hurts my brain.

    ^great advice. Don't let a Captain push past your comfort zone either. An ass chewing for going too slow hurts less than hospital time for putting the shiny side against pavement. You'll do fine driving.
     
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  11. May 31, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Rescuing the rescuer is a good class. I'm same as you.. haven't taken the class, but have done the skills. They do a really good job teaching it at the Academy in Columbia.

    Flammable Liquids and Gas is pretty fun to take at the Academy. I took it a couple years ago.. in July.. while an ARFF course was going on too. All kinds of radiant heat..
     
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  12. May 31, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Well this parts we don't wear gear if it's hot for hazmat esp. diesel fuel.. but I had assisted flatrock Bowen with a wreck and was coming back home and just kept driving to that scene
     
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  13. May 31, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    Looks damn close to the safari one
     
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  14. May 31, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Check The Build Thread
    The actual Safari one?
     
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  15. May 31, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    Good! You feeling better?
     
  16. May 31, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    So I'm actually thinking about selling RTT and bed bars...
     
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  17. May 31, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    Getting there
     
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    Details on RTT...could be interested!
     
  19. May 31, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    :eek: Why?
     
  20. May 31, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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