Leaving work for calls - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Dec 14, 2008 · Issues and discussion for volunteer responders. Effective July 1, Tenn. Code Ann. 50-1-309(a)(1) provides that “notwithstanding the provisions of § 50-1-307,” any employee who is an active volunteer firefighter “may be permitted to leave work” to respond to fire calls during regular work hours “without loss of pay, vacation time, sick …
NYS Blue Light Laws - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Mar 1, 2003 · Section 375. Equipment. 4. Blue light. One blue light may be affixed to any motor vehicle owned by a volunteer member of a fire department or on a motor vehicle owned by a member of such person’s family residing in the same household or by a business enterprise in which such person has a proprietary interest or by which he or she is employed, provided such volunteer firefighter has been ...
Being a live in volunteer - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jan 2, 2015 · Maryland was at the epicenter of the FLSA dustup wherein it was determined that a career firefighter can't volunteer at another station within the same county. All firefighters within a given county there are considered employees of that county, whether career or volunteer.
Volunteer FF interview - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jul 22, 2015 · A lot of folks join volunteer departments and end up walking away because they can't commit the time. You need to understand the impact on those around you. Many's the spouse of a volunteer firefighter who tires of the time required and the drain it puts on family life - forcing the firefighter to quit.
POV used as Emergency Vehicle... - Firehouse Forums
Jan 31, 2010 · (e) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may be equipped with a signal lamp that is temporarily attached to the vehicle roof and flashes a red light visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight.
Is it time to Quit? - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Dec 16, 2004 · I also have been a career firefighter for 13 years. I believe there are 2 major reasons why people want to leave the volunteer fire service, 1) Frustration with either lack of progress or lack of leadership, 2) time constraints due to busier lives. The first one is a true killer and it is one of my major frustrations.
Volunteer VS Career - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Apr 30, 2018 · In some volunteer firefighter's minds it is the sanctimonious attitude that they are better because they do it for free, or as a side job, so they are somehow care more. There are turds and trouble makers on both sides of the aisle, just as there are rock stars and great people on both sides of the aisle.
College Student Wanting to become A Volunteer - Firehouse
Apr 7, 2010 · Hey there everyone, I am currently a freshman in college and I am planning on getting my AA degree in a year. I'm pretty set in stone I am going to get a Bachelors degree in Public Administration in the next 3 years, but during this time I would really like to become a volunteer firefighter, and if i fall in love with it ( which I'm thinking I will), I could pursue a career in
By-Laws/Roberts Rules - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Nov 23, 2015 · You must remember that as a fire department, Board or firefighter, you are held accountable for the serving the public trust. It does not matter where your funding comes from, but some funds use or misuse can force you to adopt higher standards of accountability. Misuse or misappropriation of any funds or public trust is a crime.
Tracking Volunteer Hours - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting …
Jun 13, 2008 · It has each firefighter and averages of 1st responders, EMT's, paramedics, Capt., Cheifs, etc. to calls. It pretty much do anything you need, as Medical Captain all I worry about is the medical calls.