My condolences to the Grant family and the Chicago Fire Department of Illinois. FireFighter William Grant, 44, a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, died Friday . William was riding in the rear cab of Ladder 51, responding with lights and siren to a fire call in the south side neighborhood of Englewood, when the apparatus was struck on the right rear side by a school ...
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As a firefighter, I am always interested in finding out different ways to peform our duties. However, as a volunteer, it is not always easy getting access to career firefighters. I know in some cases, visiting a station is just a matter of walking in and introducing yourself. However, I have gotten very mixed reactions from this.
Tim this is tough on you. I joined the Fire Service as a full time City firefighter in 1972 on the understanding that due to my monocular vision that I could never be a Driver and (because our department requires all Officers to be qualified as drivers)never be an Officer. Like you I have monocular vision that is not correctable.
The U.S. Fire Administration has reported that an Arlington Volunteer Fire Department firefighter in Philadelphia, Mississippi passed away in the line of duty. Franklin Eubanks collapsed while performing fire supression operations toward a grass fire on October 25. Eubanks' cause of death yet to be determined.
In Georgia, the state firefighter's pension fund is the same no matter if you are paid or volunteer. Most departments pay the dues for members, and full retirement is 20 years at age 55. Retirees draw almost $1,000 a month as of right now.