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Station 43 was dispatched to an MVA on Route 209 near Otto's Autos. 43-S-1 Frank Tatusko went on scene and gave a size up. A total of 3 patients were transported.
posted by 43Firefighter @ 3:02 PM
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My name is Tim Burlew, I am volunteer firefighter with Station 43 in Effort,PA. We serve all of Chestnuthill Township and provide mutual aid to other areas. We run approx 1200 calls a year. Previously I was a Volunteer at a combo dept in Murrels Inlet, SC.
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You ask, "how could you not stop for this guy?"... I wouldn't. What is he?
He's not in uniform. The basic FP book states "the only hat that can be worn on duty is 1) a campain, 2) eight point, or 3) bell cap" NOT a baseball hat. Base ball Hats can only be worn with a baseball uniform. AND where is his badge?
As a Fire Police Lt, he should know better.
I do believe his hat does say fire police- not sure what the law says as far as hats, not sure on the badge either- do know he has one
The law states in the basic FP book states: "the only hat that can be worn on duty is;
1) a campain (trooper style);
2) eight point (police style);
3) bell cap" NOT a baseball hat.
Yes everyone (including me) wears one, but it's not the official type. I do not wear mine while 'on duty'.
My second part of the question was, where is his badge? The law also tates that he must be wearing a badge of authourity (and it must be visible)
I dont know the fire police laws, but I have yet to see any fire police in any area wearing the hats that you describe. The only thing I do know is that when he is on scene I can be certain that no one will drive up on my ass whil I am on a scene- and thats all I care about
Well it clearly states in the basic book about the Proper attire of a Fire Police Office while 'on duty'. Not being nasty, but maybe your FP should retake the classes...
As a Fire Police Lieutenant in our borough and having taken, completed and passed the Pa State Fire Police Certification test and working on taking my FP instructors certification thru Bucks Cnty, I think I do know what I am taking about.
Did your Fire Police know they need to retake the class every three years and that there are 6 NEW (2005) books on Fire Police training? It's not just going out and playing in traffic and trying to look good.
never said you didnt know what you are talking about- why dont you send me an email with your name and i can pass it on to Lt. Knitter
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