r/Firefighting • u/Big_River_Wet • Nov 12 '24

Photos This is ridiculous

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I’m all for the fun and games, but bringing SCBAs into the kitchen? Nah. We all know these things can only get so clean.

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u/Jumpy_Secretary_1517 Nov 12 '24

In theory this seems like a fun way to get comfortable in your gear but cooking is about the last thing you should do. Maybe fold bay towels or clean the rig? Keep it in the bay?

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u/DODGE_WRENCH FF/EMT Nov 12 '24

Totally, they can clean the airpack all they want but there will still be cancer residue on it, and I wouldn’t want the same set of hands going back and fourth between adjusting that pack and touching my food.

At my dept we have people do chores outside the living areas or play games in the bay on air, and wash our hands afterward before touching any food.

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u/Jumpy_Secretary_1517 Nov 12 '24

Agreed. In theory, a good idea. In practice, no. Too many yucky things to be in the kitchen.

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u/Southernguy9763 Nov 12 '24

Yea I think guys are just being a little to salty here.

When I was a probie I forgot my helmet at the station for a fire. The next shift my crew made me wear my helmet for the day, including all chores. It wasn't bad and I never forgot it again.

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u/Independent-Shame-58 Nov 13 '24 edited Nov 13 '24

2 says ago I saw who I’m assuming is a probie cutting the grass at the firehouse in full bunker gear. Just made me chuckle at the red light

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u/Jumpy_Secretary_1517 Nov 13 '24

Ahahahaha love that! That’s a great chore to get comfortable in gear with