Firefighters and Public Safety

[blupaddler]

I work as a dispatcher for Vessel Assist. Does that count? haha j/k

We have probably chatted before on either VHF or land-line. Boaters are funny.

[silentsamurai]

Quite possible. I've worked here for 2 years now. We used to be located in Newport (our CA office) but now we're in costa mesa.

But our radio's reach from victoria, canada to about ensenada mexico. I work 8pm to 6am here in the office. So feel free to hail me anytime on CH.16 heh.

Adam

[kellymoe]

I work as a dispatcher for Vessel Assist. Does that count? haha j/k

I'd love to be a Fireman. I'm only 23, but im getting into shape and i'll try out one of these days.

Love the video! *subscribed!* Love what you guys do. keep up the great work LAFD.

Adam



On another note. my left arm is completely sleeved (tattoo) How is the department now a days on tattoos?

Regarding the tats. LAFD just implemented a show tat policy. If you have tats they must be covered. One guy at my station has a sleeved arm and he wears a black sleeve over it. There are a few on the job who have tats up their neck and on their face. One captain has a cue ball with the number 13 on the front of his throat. He is the reason for the new policy. He just went overboard. Their needs to be a balance. He works in a area that is predominantly controlled by the 18th street gang. What do all these tats say when you go into someones home? He has lots of Hispanic tats on his arms, stuff on his knuckles. I can see his tats compromising his crews safety in certain situations.

You can still be hired but they have to be covered. I hope that answers your question.

[silentsamurai]

Yes. It does very thoroughly, thank you.

I completely agree with what you said about the fellow fireman. That is something I would worry about every time Id would work with him. Someone see's that when he's off duty and figure out he's with lafd, that could be a situation. Mine are in no way offensive to anyone nor do they show anywere else but my arm. I have friends in lapd (ventura) and they said i'd have a fun time as a cop. wearing the under, then the vest, and then the "wool" long sleeve uniform heh. No thank you!

Thanks again for the information. I will deff. give it some thought.

Adam

[silentsamurai]

[007]

Former Wildland firefighter for the Forest Service Initial attack. Grew tired of fighting nature and moved to the Hazmat and environmental reclamation field.

If you don't believe in "let it burn", I don't want to hear it. My wife still fights fires and we go rounds every summer on this debate so I've hashed it out plenty

[5x5]

IAFF firefighter/EMT Marquette Fire Department, Michigan for 12 years.

[kellymoe]

Former Wildland firefighter for the Forest Service Initial attack. Grew tired of fighting nature and moved to the Hazmat and environmental reclamation field.

If you don't believe in "let it burn", I don't want to hear it. My wife still fights fires and we go rounds every summer on this debate so I've hashed it out plenty

I am a firm believer in let it burn when at all possible. It was the fast aggressive attack of the fire service for the past several decades that has put us in this predicament, at least in Southern California. Fighting fire in hills that have not seen a good burn in 60-100 years is no good.

"Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests" by Gruell is a spectacular photos comparison between pictures taken in the 1840's and today of the same locations. Talk about over growth.

[silentsamurai]

Isn't that exactly what they are doing with saddleback mountains? On the irvine side? i remember you used to be allowed to ride up there but not 1/2 of its closed off due to the fire. they let it all burn and are now protecting it / letting it grow back. Not a bad idea.

[kellymoe]

Our former chief Bill Bammatre. He was run out out of town by the mayor. I liked him, believed he really wanted what was good for the department. Our new chief is doing some really good things and hope he continues to do so.