Another New Guy

[Truck11]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike, and I am a high school student. I have always had an interest in fire fighting and the operations that go along with it. I have seen a few fires up close and have a few pictures to share, but I am mostly here to learn. I don't know if I will become a fire fighter, but it has been of interest since I was a little kid. I hope to show a few pics that I have taken over the past couple years of my hometown department, Wadsworth, Ohio. I hope it is ok for me to be here, as I don't see many other people who aren't fire fighters. Not the best introduction speech, but I thought it would be proper to introduce myself.

Thanks,
Mike

[firebuff123]

Hi Mike, I'm also Mike and I'm not a firefighter.  So you're not alone.  That was quite an okay introductory speech!  In the short time I've been on this forum, and I'm still a real "Probie," the members have been extremely helpful in answering my curious questions. There's an incredible amount of knowledge and experience out there.  It's been twenty seven years since I graduated high school, but my passion for the fire service has only increased.  So welcome and enjoy!

[magicitybill]

Hi Mike,

Sure it is OK to be here! I started out as a buff, became a vol. in college, graduated. Started to vol. again & wound up taking a job. That was 27 years ago. 

Look around your area and see if there is a SPAAMFAA chapter. Look them up on the web. If you can't find them ask in this forum. You might enjoy them as a way to get your feet wet.

Welcome.

Bill

[Truck11]

Mike & Bill, thanks for the warm welcome! I see how much knowledge there is here, and it is amazing! Thanks again guys.

[yfdgricker]

Hi Mike! Welcome to the forums!

You most certainly are in the right place. If being a firefighter was a prerequisite for being here, I wouldn't be able to participate in my own forums See, I'm not a firefighter either, just a fire buff here in Youngstown, Ohio.

Enjoy your stay, ask questions and maybe we'll be seeing some Wadsworth photos on here from time to time.

[MFDPhoto1]

Mike,

Welcome for sure, and enjoy yourself...much to see and learn about.

Bob

[Truck11]

Greg & Bob, thanks for the welcomes as well. Greg, thank you for providing this forum, it is absolutely amazing! I will be making a few posts with a few of the pics I have, thanks again guys.

[squad546]

Hey Mike, introductions are never easy! Sounds like you're starting out the same way most of his in the hobby did. Welcome!

[START WATER]

Hello mike  welcome  my email here is battlelamp@aol.com  fell free to  ask any questions you want  and I will answer it or ask someone i know who knows .   I also was a young buff  then vol then military and retired as a officer from  Philadelphia  Pa.   Some of my photos  are in the  Appratus  by dept thread for Philadelphia fire dept .   enjoy the  forums  your in great company .   

The only way for anyone to learn is to see hear and do  , and ask questions .   Start Water is the command given by a Eng Co Officer   when they want the hose line charged  .  Its a lot faster and little  easier to move a  dry hose line up a stairway to upper floors  dry then filled  with water .

[Truck11]

squad546, thanks for the welcome, this place is awesome!

START WATER, thanks for the info, I just leanred something new! I look forward to seeing your pics, in fact I am going to go take a look now.

[cbk1]

welcome from chardon

hope you can gleen some info here. alot of the fellows here know fire. listen, ask, learn.

[START WATER]

the only  way to really learn besidds the  boook  sis too jusy ask questions
myfafvoriteb ios  simple  where yoiu at , what do you ahave  what is your fire load like
number of people in yourn area .    number of stations  , etc .