Recent content by darkhorse72

Thanks for all the replies. I think I am doing the right thing by charging a fee. I wouldn't mind asking for donated equipment but right now the only thing we really need is a vehicle so my thoughts are to put the funds into an account with a specific purpose such as training. This way the...

The event is a cross country snowshoe race through some pretty rough terrain. Basically, we would be bringing our rig to a location and moving to a couple different locations through out the day. No real specialized equipment, just a couple volunteers being on scene all day. I also think we may...

I am Capt. of a new/restarted First Response squad. This is all volunteer and funded by the town and what ever donations we receive. I have recently been approached about having the squad standing by, on location, for an event. I have been told that other first response squads charge a fee or...

I bought a good guitar. At 50 years old, I decided to learn how to play as an outlet for my stress. It has become the best medicine yet. I need to concentrate very hard to learn, which sort of takes my mind off other things and there is a positive reward for your work and dedication. It really...

I feel so bad for the family, but I cant imagine how the rescuers feel. This is truely tragic. My heart and prayers go out to all of them. I have never seen a rescue airboat but I was a commercial fisherman in Florida for years and have been on many airboats. Those things are not stable at all...

That is a good point. The state of Vermont statutes does require upon the approach of an ambulance, fire apparatus, a vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter, EMS personnel, or a motor vehicle used in rescue operations, pull to the right of the lane of traffic and come to a complete stop...

I am new to the forum and a new First Responder. I don't as yet have lights on my POV because I am a volunteer and the funds need to come from my pocket, but I will have them. After reading this thread I felt that there is a very important use for lights that is being overlooked. I live in a...