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  1. Lights for volunteers - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    Aug 10, 2001 · In Connecticut, Volunteer POV's can use blue lights and wig-wag headlights only. The Chief must authorize the use of both (police chief must authorize wig-wags) on a Blue Light Permit. …

  2. Training requirements for Volunteers - Firehouse

    Mar 3, 2001 · Ohio requires Volunteers to have 36 hours of instruction and pass a written test. It was formerly known as "Firefighter 1-A" but was changed in September to "Volunteer Firefighter." My …

  3. Retirement for volunteer firefighters? - Firehouse

    Jun 12, 2009 · Wisconsin made a statewide retirement fund in 1999 for volunteer firefighters as part of the Wisconsin Retirement System. The WRS is for full time employees but in 1999 they added …

  4. Volunteer VS Career - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    May 8, 2018 · In general, career FFs complain about volunteer firefighters when it comes to background checks, training, qualifications, and response times. volunteer firefighters complain about career …

  5. Volunteer Firefighter - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    Volunteer Firefighter 11-08-2020, 08:52 AM Does the department provide you with trousers to wear under your turnout gear when volunteering or do you have to buy your own Tags: fire, firefighter, …

  6. Firefighter Physicals - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    Apr 22, 2019 · Hello, I am looking for some feedback from the volunteer firefighter community regarding your physicals and fitness for duty. 1) If you are a federal firefighter, mandatory retirement age is 62. …

  7. Paid vs Volunteer - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    Aug 17, 2003 · I have been in all volunteer departments and combination departments, the best setup for a combination department was one where the paid and volunteer fire fighters had to meet the …

  8. Turnout gear. Department issued or individually purchased?

    Dec 8, 2014 · As a firefighter, do you feel it is acceptable to purchase structural firefighting gear when your department already issues it? In our department, we get a full set of PPE upon appointment and …

  9. Info on the Denver Drill - Firehouse

    Jan 4, 2002 · The firefighter died in the house before he could be removed. The Denver Drill requires 2 firefighters to make entry into the window. One sits on the floor behind the victim with their knees …

  10. Again? - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion

    ROSE HILL, KAN. -- An aspiring volunteer firefighter died Friday night while responding to a house fire in his personal vehicle. When Brandon Daley, 19, a member of Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Company, …