Attack Team Leader this time, No more nozzleman position for me. what a day. Spent two full working days in bunker gear doing run after run. I have never sweat so much in my life. I drained 4 Drager bottles today alone.
Worth it in the end.
Time for a brewski and a pogo
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Salt Water Cowboy - Dolphin 38
Are you a firefighter or is this an extra duty for the job you have. In the Navy we get trained extensively on shipboard firefighting. I have fought lots of practice fires but never a fire of any substance on a ship. Just to be clear, I am not complaining.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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Awesome! Are you allowed to take and post pics? Or is that impossible?
It is a secondary duty. I am a sonar operator by trade.Originally Posted by ltorlo64
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Salt Water Cowboy - Dolphin 38
well, as a matter of fact I do. They are from a couple weeks ago when i was doing my helo refreshrAwesome! Are you allowed to take and post pics? Or is that impossible?
The trainer is set up outside to simulate a helo crash on deck. The metal barriers are simulating going through the hanger doors to approach the fire.
Today was indoors that is set up to simulate the inside of a ship. Engine room, Galley etc
Last edited by rci2950; 09-27-2013 at 04:11 PM.
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Salt Water Cowboy - Dolphin 38
I was a volenteer firefighter years ago, but moved around and had no set schedule so gave it up after age 35 or so.
Now I remember, at least I think so. Are you the Canadian submariner? If so I remember that we did the last RIMPAC together. We just missed being able to meet up in Hawaii.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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Yep thats me. I am on a skimmer again.
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Salt Water Cowboy - Dolphin 38
That's cool. In the US Navy, unless there are exceptional circumstances, once a submariner, always a submariner, once a surface guy, always a surface guy. I have been lucky and served in 4 subs and 5 surface ships. Unfortunately, my sea going days are about done. I expect my next tour will be on shore duty and then the Navy will tell me it is time to go.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
NRA Endowment Member
Hey Itorlo, where did you do your training at? I was sent to treasure island for my shipboard firefighting training. Was stationed on the USS Independence from 92-96.
First Join on Jan 20th 2000
Depends on the year. Submarine firefighting in Groton, CT and Bangor, WA, surface ship firefighting in Alameda, CA and San Diego, CA. I went to the one in Alameda in about 92 when assigned to the USS CALIFORNIA (CGN 36).
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
NRA Endowment Member
You rock RCI
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