Is there anything wrong with firemen leaving the station to run to the grocery in the fire truck while on duty
153021
no there is nothing wrong whith fireman taking the engine to the grocery store. Here is why if a firefighter takes his private vehichle to the grocery store what happens if a call comes in. you are now down a firefighter and that certainly isnt cost effective.\nPeople are always wondering why does it take four fireman to go grocery shopping. The reason is that we have to stay ready for any call wherever we may be. If the crew is split up in different places it would at the very least effect our response time.\nAs far as taking the engine out it is important for drivers training and area familiarization. This might just sound like an excuse but just imagine if the only time that the engines where driven was code three on calls. This is not the time to get to know your vehicle. As evidence if you look at the number of vehicle fatalities for volunteers dept as compared to paid departments you will find that volunteer department have a much higher rate of deaths and accidents . This is primarily because they dont get the chance for the same level of trainig.
728201
It depends.\n\nA fire or explosion gives them right-of-entry, no warrant needed, and you cannot refuse entry or you can be arrested for impeding a fire investigation.  This wouldn't be any different if police heard gun shots from inside a house.\n(IFC 104.10 - Fire Investigations)\n\nMost states grant that authority also in thier codified laws.  In Ohio, for example, it's ORC 3737.24)\n\nIf it's not a fire or explosion, fire Inspectors have the right to inspect any business for fire hazards and safe operations.  However, for a routine fire inspection you do have the right to refuse entry.  Since routine fire inspections is an authority granted the fire officials by most state fire codes, if you do refuse entry, it's not that difficult for them to obtain a warrant and come back with the police.  (I.e. they do not need to show cause for the warrnant, outside the fact that it if it is a business, they have a right to inspect it.)
267968
Drive/walk to a police station or a fire department.
1155420
It depends. In larger cities, firefighters are usually paramedics and respond to medical calls as well as fires (especially when medical calls usually far out-number fire calls). It's sad, though, that paramedics who do not operate with fire departments are looked down upon. In smaller cities (such as the one I am a paramedic in), the fire department shows up on many calls just to assist. WE do ALL invasive procedures, most medical treatment (except when the fire dept. administers oxygen or immobilizes a trauma patient while they wait for our arrival), WE accompany each patient to the ER, and WE write the charts. However, when thank you notes are submitted to the newspaper, the paramedics are often ignored and the glorious "FIREFIGHTERS" are gratefully thanked. It's pathetic. Also pathetic is our pay-scale. We make far less than firefighters, but we do much more patient care than firefighters. Granted, we don't fight fires, but we work with the public much more, and we put up with a lot of b.s. from rude patients who have no money for a taxi, but need a ride to the hospital for a sore knee at 230am....solution: call an ambulance. It's ridiculous.
122211
BAD IDEA....We have had two problem employees transferred to our department from other departments....It's all good for the department that gets rid of them, but for us it has been a living nightmare....
565082
No. As long as the officer is on an emergency run and following the states laws on using emergency equipment. Some states require both lights and sirens, others require only lights. In most states the driver that fails to yeild to an emergency vehicle, whether Police, Fire or Ambulance would get a ticket, if not a trip to the local jail.
976592
It is if my husband is your supervisor. He fired to employees for that this week. One just left to see girlfriend & one fell asleep in his truck for 4 hours. Both need a job, being responsible makes a good employee.
969399
If the police and firemen will be breathing that smoke wont they  get horny and hungry ,and just start roasting marsh mellows and forget all about you?
544350
the best way is to find out when there is wast pick op, or in my area the fire stations once a week will have a truck that all u have to do is drop off you waste and they will dispose of it properly,  burning it will cause harmful toxins in the air and could even be fatal if inhaled.
823283
I myself live in TN & have seen these offenders on the I-40 doing trash pick up.  All you see is a blurry face after reading the back of their uniforms.  I think their should be more patrol, but then how much do you want the taxes to go up to fund this?  The best bet for these people are to not do it, saving their lives as well as others.
339672
well probably your fart just comes out and when you are doing your duty you push to hard that happened to me ONCE but just be careful i heard that that is bad, when you push to hard when doing your duty.
19271
From my experience, it is for a couple of reasons.  First, the holiday season can be crazy for stores, and it helps the store control crowds better if everyone enters through one door and exits through one door.  Also, it is a loss prevention issue.  Shoplifters want to make a quick exit, and employees can keep track of people leaving the store better if they are only exiting through one door.
481665
Because these are suppose to be profesional people. If someone took their shirt off and ran around the office you would expect them to be punished wouldn't you?\n\nThere is no need for it, it just watses time and is insulting to the other team.
467478
You can pass the big 'truck' on the right, but it is illegal\n(...and not a very smart thing to do).
1013712
OSHA requires fire extinguishers where ever there is a source for ignition, on internal combustion engines that would be the fuel it runs on (gas, diesel, or LPG).  Battery powered (also called electric) forklifts pose a fire hazard when recharging due to the hydrogen gas that is produced.  Plus you have the standards that involve Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Compressed Gases.\n\nAdditionally, OSHA incorporates most ANSI standards by reference and both ANSI and the DOT recommend having fire extinguishers on all vehicles with internal combustion engines.  OSHA also cites NFPA standards of which several apply to forklifts.  (In ANSI and NFPA standards they are referred to as Powered Industrial Trucks.)\n\nThe fun part about OSHA isn't just complying with their standards, its finding all of the related industry standards that have been incorporated by reference.\n\nI have enclosed a link to the ANSI website for a spreadsheet of incorporated standards that OSHA cites.  Do a search for the phrase "Powered Industrial Truck" to find the relevant information.  (If it asks for a network password just click "Cancel" to load the document.)
724896
Probably go round looking for Muppet's like you. Arr you poor bugger you get a ticket lol.\n\nBut if you want an honest answer other than above. If there cars were taken they wouldn't get to emergency calls on time. \n\nAs for take-aways the public would suffer because police have there own canteens. \n\nSick leave is there to be taken when needed un like your self taking a few days off for a sniffle unless your most likely on the dole or just got out of a cell. They probably have time off for more serious injuries or illnesses.
1086052
It's not allowed... only employees are allowed in the food prep areas.  It's a violation of many health codes too.