We have partnered with our friends at TheBravestOnline.com to help them produce the Ultimate Truck Video! Undoubtedly, by now, you are familiar with their high quality videos… We have used number of them on our site. Basically they are going to compile a number of truck company related photos and videos into one. Once completed, the video will be available for FREE download! They will also have a high quality DVD version available by mail for under $10! But here’s the thing, we want to include your material! We are interested in all the truck company related material you’ve got. Please send your photos and videos now to thebravestonline@gmail.com Please put “VES truckie” in the subject line! If the file to too large to email, or you run into any other email related problems, let us know, we’ve got other options. We look forward to hearing from you!
SMOOTHE BORE FOR LIFE!!! BECOME REAL MEN AND GET ON AN ENGINE. WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US, CONTINUE TO WATCH REAL MEN WORK WHILE YOU ON THE ROOF.
MIKE
CHERRY HILL F.D.
Great news!! I know thebravest will put together a quality product. Once again, great site fellas and keep up the great info.
On a side note, congrats to Jimm on his recent promotion to Training Lt. for WPFD. Many good things to come, I’m sure.
Jimm,
I would like to take this opportunity to say, ” Congrats on you recent promotion”. I wish you the very best in your leadership endeavors.
Darrell
I know what discipline the new training Captain will beat into our heads. Congrats Jimm. I always knew I’d work for you someday. Keep up the good work on the site. I love it.
To the contributors of this website, the material that comes from this site is very becoming of each one of you. I’ve had the esteemed opportunity to learn from each one you and am a more knowledgeable fireman because of it. A pat on the back for this site is well disserved.
Throughout the last week I had the good fortune to take part in the Truck Company Functions symposium offered through the Central Florida Fire Academy. Understanding the diversity of SOP’s throughout each department, the instructors do a marvelous job of presenting aggressive Truck functions. This session is a valuable tool to anyone who may be assigned truck functions. Though the purpose is not to change procedures through your department, the knowledge gained serves great in sparking conversations and getting people talking. I deeply recommend this class to everyone, firefighters, Lts, Training personnel, chiefs, etc. Come ready to work. Kudos to Jeff, your soapbox and the instructors who put the time to make this class what it is. Thank you.
i am a member of a tower ladder company in the bronx and i must say that my best days have been with it. yes “Cherry Hill” (where ever that is…)- engine work is what puts out the fire but how would you work in there if the truck didnt vent it for you, or pop the door for you to get in, secure your egress for shitty situatons, or rescuing civilians. and remember we always help you pick up your hose too. why is it that the truck company is always looked at as doing nothing but vent work? maybe in a volly company in the boondocks but here both are in the shit, truck with no other protection but the gear on his back, the can in his hand, and your senses…
hey cherry hill why are you in a “TRUCK” oroiented site when your an “ENGINE” guy. yea dont get that one. its like it says… VENT= Truck, Enter refers to Forcible Entry= Truck, and Search= Truck as well…. hmmmmm. that NYC guys right so pay attention maybe youll learn something.
*****This comment is not from Jeff @ Vententersearch.com*******
Guys who cares whether you ride the engine or truck? We’re all doing the same job… just different components of it. Down where I am, we’re assigned to a station not an apparatus. Now we do have the company that we typically roll with but if somebody’s on vacation that shift, we cross fill. I’ve ridden in every position on every apparatus in my station… engine, truck and box. I think that no matter whether you ride the engine, truck, or quint we are all brothers who are here to do the same thing- extinguish the fire, rescue any trapped occupants, and protect each other. Too many people put this competition into our job when it just doesnt compare like that… the engine needs the truck and the truck needs the engine. Its like rolling to a medical call without an ambulance or a structure fire without a chief… it makes life much more difficult.
By the way Jimm, I’d like to extend my congratulations on your promotion as well… I’ve never met you however this site speaks plenty. Good luck and god bless.
Well put EngCo.10!!! Here in the LC every guy on every rig has the potential to being doing truck work at any given incident. Good to know both aspects of this job!
Having been a rescue and engine guy most of my career I understand all of the comments above. Engine and Truck company personnel are needed at all working incidents. I run a fire academy so I especially must recognize that all firefighters must have an understanding and some training in the functions of both. Many smaller departments don’t have trucks so the engine guys must also do truck functions and understand the concepts of ventilation, forcible entry, search techniques, and RIT operations. I was always just as proud to be putting water on the fire as I was doing ventilation and searches. The jobs may be different but the goals are the same and both are filled with the pride of doing the best you can with the job that you are assigned.
Hey Guys! Chris David from The Bravest Online.com. I hope we can get some more footage to put this together! I know we have had a few submissions from the VES crew, but we could always use more!
Bones that couldn’t be you, could it??? Truckies do the real work.
I am always amazed when someone wants to down someone on a Truck company. Obviously these people dont much about the fire service or what its like to fignt a significant fire. I am a Captain on a busy engine company and am very thankful for the job “truckies” do for us. We are housed with a Truck and we are a team. The negative comments that I read regarding engine or truck work are ignorant. Its kind of like the saying I heard the other day. “We have more degrees than ever and yet less common sense.
Gents,
For numerous months, we here at VentEnterSearch.com have focused on tips, tricks of the trade, and genuine conversation pertaining to the fire service. Until recently, it occurred to me that we don’t give enough accolades to our brethren for their gallant services. Well, forgive me. I am going to step out of our normal intentions and speak a bit of praise to the brothers of Ladder 6 within the Portland, Maine Fire Department.
A few days ago, their gallant and conscientious efforts saved the lives of several victims by performing a grab from a three – story; residential occupancy fire that was emanating heavy fire and smoke conditions on multiple floors.
Lt. Hastings, Chauffer Hardy, and Firefighter Petri diligently rescued these victims from the perilous structure. Their exceptional efforts were accomplished through a multitude of experience and notable aptitude training.
Congratulations gentlemen on your bravery during the mitts of duty. And special thanks to your colleague, Brother Firefighter Chris Tillotson, for requesting this acclamation and we respectfully commend your efforts.
Excellent Job – Ladder 6 of Portland, Maine!
Darrell
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