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Monday, January 25, 2010

Hazmat Team Seen Practicing Their Driving Skills Sunday

I have to wonder if any of these drivers have the proper license to handle this rig?

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Which fire department is this?

Anonymous said...

What would that require a class A with Hazmat endorsement?

Anonymous said...

What is the matter, are you scared to ask them? That would be the manly thing to do!

Oops, forgot who I was talking to.

Anonymous said...

of course they do idiot

Anonymous said...

There are only two farmins in the fire company with an A license to drive it. They wont because they want nothin to do with hazmat or furlough 1. This class only preps you for the test and doesnt transition you from B to A class license. Lots of pissed farmin dropped out because the process was so screwed up and not what was promised.Another Bragg and Gordy project. Most farmin dont care if it ever responds and probably wont. Just another waste of your tax dollars.

Anonymous said...

Come on people, This is his SOP. Post something and see if it sticks to the wall.

Anonymous said...

I saw then on rt 13 by barnes and noble saturday

Anonymous said...

I had enrolled in the class and dropped out. The thing was screwed up from jump with numerous class changes. Gordys project with Bragg coordinating it which spells disaster.

Anonymous said...

disgusting waste of money, hoppes

Anonymous said...

I seriously doubt it!

Anonymous said...

The ones driving the unit this past weekend only have their learners permit. They are getting their class A licenses at tax payers expense and getting paid overtime for taking the weekend long Drivers Training class.

This is a great idea because the firefighters will now be able to get a part time job driving a tractor trailer for their second job. A good way to make up for the poor pay the city pays them.

Anonymous said...

anyone wishing to even think of touching that rig, has to have at minimal a class a learners permit. If they have a permit, they must have a person whom holds a Class A with them. And no you do not need a hazmat endorsement.

Anonymous said...

Do they park this at the WWTP? That would be a convenieny spot.

Anonymous said...

This was the first of four weekends the class is being held. I am sure you will see this rig on the street the next three weekends as well.

People who complete the class will NOT be licensed to drive the rig. They must complete the MD DMV Class A Test to obtain their license, the same as any other person would do. The class is simply an orientation and familiarization class given by a NON-Departmental person who is considered an expert in the field. I do not know his name.

In order to be a student in the class (and operate the rig) you must have obtained a Class A Learners Permit.

Just wanted to provide some clarification.

Rob Frampton

Anonymous said...

What is inside the trailer? Probably bags of kitty litter...

Anonymous said...

Hey Joe,

I was one of those drivers this past weekend. I am taking this class to upgrade my Commercial License that I already hold. I will be scheduled to take the appropriate MVA test in the near future. I had a licensed driver to drive with me as required.

Secondly I took two full days away from my family to serve this City. I am a VOLUNTEER. Read this cleary. I will say it again. VOLUNTEER. No compensation for my time.

You also need to read the emergency vehicle laws a little better for MD. I won't get into this now.

If you want to know who I am your internal spy will surly tell you.

Anonymous said...

Do they always practice at McDonalds? LOL

Anonymous said...

who are the 2 that wont drive it?
when does the 2nd tractor trailer arrive?

Anonymous said...

What a waste of money and who is the moron claiming to be a VOLUNTEER? I guarantee that buttwipe won't ever drive it to a call during an emergency. First of all it may never ever get a call and second if it does the career firefighters will be there to take it.

Anonymous said...

Not only is the SFD walking on thin ice in the public's eye, now anon. 1126 wants to start the who's is bigger between the paid and vollie members. SFD has such a long way to go and they may never get there. What a shame.

Anonymous said...

Just a couple of career cry babies and retend union using this site to promote their agenda. Gets kinda old after a while.

Anonymous said...

Put this piece of equipment in the same category as the boat.

Not needed/Money wasted