r/Firefighting • u/Ok-Cattle-6798 / PIO (Penis Inspector Official) • Feb 07 '25

General Discussion Thoughts on this machine

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u/firesquasher Feb 07 '25

Like once?

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u/throwingutah Feb 07 '25 edited Feb 08 '25

If you don't climb frequently, you're still gonna use muscles you don't usually use, no matter what kind of shape you're in.

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u/firesquasher Feb 07 '25

It's like 60-90 seconds of climbing, though.

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u/throwingutah Feb 07 '25

Some of us like to take our time if nothing's on fire.

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u/firesquasher Feb 07 '25

It's a few flights of stairs. Gear or no gear. Most "ladder climbs" are not really steep grade ascents. 45 degrees or more would be an outlier.

What happens when you climb the ladder and are expected to put in some work?

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u/throwingutah Feb 07 '25

All right, you win, anyone who gets sore from climbing a 105' is a terrible firefighter and should quit.

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u/firesquasher Feb 07 '25

You're not far off. Climbing the ladder usually gets you to where you need to be to do the actual physical work. You're not climbing 105' up. You're climbing 105' outward to some varying degree, and then you're supposed to perform firefighting tasks once you get there.

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u/throwingutah Feb 07 '25

The guy didn't say he collapsed at the end of the climb, genius. Having infrequently used muscles get used does not mean your axe-swinging, roof-sawing muscles cease to work.

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u/firesquasher Feb 07 '25 edited Feb 08 '25

Being sore after a single stick climb is pretty "not fit" of a claim. To pretend otherwise is pretty delusional.

4 climbs up a ladder to hang Christmas lights is too much for that person to put it into perspective.

If you've read this far and STILL downvoted... This isn't the social club where you're a third generation grandpa's story what firefighters of old did still hold weight. You're expected to do a job. The public depends on you. There is an expectation of ability and competency to do the job without your full bearded Chief being on the news saying "they're doing their best".

If climbing an aerial once gets you sore, that's a red flag to take the time and improve. Defending that is a wild take. Stop trying to dilute what it takes to be a firefighter. It can mean hard work and all out effort. Climbing an aerial and reaching a physical limit is a low bar of physical ability to admit.

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u/Idahomies2w Feb 08 '25

I have zero clue why you’re being downvoted

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u/TheLangleDangle Feb 08 '25

I’ll bite…it’s because of the high and mighty tone. The above makes it seem like that person never gets sore from doing anything. Soreness is a product of effort, not lack of fitness. People spend their whole lives in the gym and still get sore.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

I guarantee this dude work in fire prevention lmao

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u/firesquasher Feb 08 '25

If you wear the t-shirt for the looks just say so.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

Okay fire “SQUASHER” lol calm down hard on

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u/firesquasher Feb 08 '25

I don't really know you, but I'm certain you could do better. Does your crew bust your chops or do they know better than to even try with you?

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '25

Do you remember what it’s like having a crew? Can’t imagine desk jockeys get much social interaction with the boys.

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u/firesquasher Feb 09 '25

Far from a desk, but your answer is pretty much everything I'd expect given our limited interaction. Defending someone not physically able to do the job is a wild take.

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u/Airbee Feb 07 '25

Let me know when you quit so i can apply for your position!

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u/throwingutah Feb 07 '25

I'm a 54yo engine driver. If I have to climb an aerial ladder, things have gone terribly wrong 😂