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/Excellent_Snow_8082 Nov 12 '24

Do you wear your bunker pants on medical calls? My officer does and I’ve seen a lot of guys do it. I’m new and that’s something that kind of baffles me

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u/an_angry_Moose Career FF Nov 12 '24

Depends on the call, if it’s cpr I do. The person is already dead and I’m going to be on my knees.

If it’s an OD I do, more or less same reason.

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u/Excellent_Snow_8082 Nov 12 '24

That makes sense, I’ve been holding off doing that because I don’t want bring my gear into people’s homes but my officer does it all the time even on minor medical calls if it’s in the middle of a the night. Thank you for responding

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u/ITFOWjacket Nov 12 '24 edited Nov 12 '24

I’m not really qualified to weigh in but I would absolutely wear my bunker pants on med calls. The Cargo pockets are king, knee pads, all your tools and supplies don’t have to transfer back and forth, it’s the same muscle memory for every call.

I understand the risks but it’s also the job. I want to do it the right way, the easy way, without having to think about it, every time.

I’ve only worn used, donated gear in class. Basically the same as the carharrts I’m usually in except better in every way. And cancer. 🤷‍♂️