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  19. Emergency Questions

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    I searched this topic and could not find an answer so here is my question, apologies if its being repeated:

    Why do American Ladder Trucks carry Jaws Of Life for Road Traffic Collisions? Is it to multi-role the unit as ladders are needed less or is there another purpose? As far as I know, in Britain, only Rescue Pumps and other Rescue Units carry Jaws Of Life/Hydraulic Spreaders etc. Ladders are pretty much used for their single purpose, be it Quint, Snorkle or Rescue Ladder.

    Many thanks,

    The OC-D

    Xplorer explained it very well, but just to summarize, a lot of major cities house only one engine and one ladder ( quint, tower, whatever you want to call it) and only 1-5 rescues per city. It may take longer and would pull a rescue out of service to handle a little accident with no injuries and just having to pop the door. With ladders carrying the extrication tool they an arrive on scene quicker and most often the engine will take care of the ems part of it, and like xplorer said, if needed a rescue can be called for more equpiment.

  21. Emergency Questions

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    About how much a does SCBA weigh? Full and empty.

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    How much does full turnout gear and SCBA weigh? (Jacket, Pants, boots, Helmet, SCBA, and any other standard equipment included)

    I'm starting to consider getting into fire service, and I just want to know what to expect.

    it depends on what type of air bottle you are using and amount of capacity. They are on average about 35 pounds..Full gear and equipment is about 100 pounds- but it does not feel that much when you are working as you are working hard. I'd suggest going for it and becoming a firefighter, try to find a local volunteer department to test it out. It's a great service and potential career! ;)

  24. New York Modification {In Progress}

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    an engine can handle more then 2 attack lines depending upon the water supply. pressure really doesn't have much to do with it, gallons puts out the fire, not pressure. also, one guy can handle an 1 1/3th line, its done a lot, cities guys do it too. also, you can drive a tiller without guy in the back, lock the wheels. kills the point of it, but it can be done

    is there a such thing as an inch and 1/3...ive heard of 1 3/4

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