FSTO
Army.ca Fixture
- Reaction score
- 5,665
- Points
- 1,210
jollyjacktar said:Dolphin Hunter, yes we are all Shipboard FF trained I agree. But the Helo/Crash Rescue is a different kettle of fish. Related in that there is fire involved but completely diffferent ROE etc. But again, the HT wearing the gear is because they are involved in that line of work.
I agree with you on the bitterness of not being able to wear coveralls, it is a sore point in many fronts. As Stoker mentioned, he too is rapid response and this form of dress does indeed cut down the close up times greatly. And yes, the cost of these coveralls is similar or cheaper than the full NCD suite. Some higher ups don't like the look of coveralls and feel that they are a sloppy form of dress. Hopefully these old timers will at last retire and some more foreward thinking individuals come into the decision making process.
Coveralls sloppy?? Have they not seen what the NCD's look like? Multi shades of green/blue/black pants, faded shirt (which you constantly have to tuck in!) frayed collars, supply system that won't exchange....The list is endless.