r/Firefighting • u/Wesofire Engineer-Instructor-SUSAR • 22d ago

News KCFD kept secret that firefighter drowned during training.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article311598450.html
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u/Seanpat68 22d ago

So are company officers not allowed to drill with their guys in KC? I know for live fire and complex dives we get an ambulance to standby but the dive team swims everyday with no ems here

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u/HokieFireman Fire, EM 21d ago

Outside the city, no ALS equipment, chief didn’t know. Lots of issues here.

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u/Murky_Cartoonist_585 21d ago

Not outside the city... surrounded by the city. No ALS equipment requirements for every training nor is that feasible. Chief doesn't have to be informed of company level training. Main issue is your lack of information while pretending to be an authority.

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u/HokieFireman Fire, EM 21d ago

Were they inside the jurisdiction of KCFD OR KCPD? You don’t think when engaging in abnormal training a house officer should let dispatch and the BC know they will be out of district?

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u/Murky_Cartoonist_585 20d ago

Not abnormal training for a rescue company that specializes in water rescue to train IN WATER. And jurisdiction?... Guess you don't know KC at all... Gladstone is a tiny town completely encircled by KC. Do you think KCFD never runs calls there?... they do.

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u/Nearby_Bicycle_8542 21d ago

Post something more intelligent