[quote name='Ladder 68' post='78040' date='Feb 17 2007, 18:26 ']I overlooked the fact that I will be with them. LOL. I appreciate the info. What is Fireman's Hall? As for the ADC map idea, thanks.
We for sure don't want to be in the way, just want to check things out. And true "Squrt's" in our neck of the world are a rarity to say the least. We have some "Tele-Squrt's" but they are not the same.[/quote]
One of the most important things to remember is Philadelphia is a big department. It's hard to say what house is friendly, etc. because you don't know who will be working and what mood they will be in. For the most part the members are pretty accomodating. If you're going to be chasing fires you will need a scanner capable of receiving 800 mhz digital. Philadelphia went to the new radio system a few years ago and turned off the old frequencies. There is no simulcast of dispatches on the old frequencies. Also, about two years ago the department issued regulation t-shirts and hats. Since the members are no longer allowed to wear shirts and hats with company logos a lot of stations don't have them anymore. You may find a few houses that have some but it's not like it used to be. One other thing to remember is Philadelphia is a very aggressive department when it comes to fighting fire. If you're going to see anything you almost have to be on top of it when it's dispatched. Good luck.
We for sure don't want to be in the way, just want to check things out. And true "Squrt's" in our neck of the world are a rarity to say the least. We have some "Tele-Squrt's" but they are not the same.[/quote]
One of the most important things to remember is Philadelphia is a big department. It's hard to say what house is friendly, etc. because you don't know who will be working and what mood they will be in. For the most part the members are pretty accomodating. If you're going to be chasing fires you will need a scanner capable of receiving 800 mhz digital. Philadelphia went to the new radio system a few years ago and turned off the old frequencies. There is no simulcast of dispatches on the old frequencies. Also, about two years ago the department issued regulation t-shirts and hats. Since the members are no longer allowed to wear shirts and hats with company logos a lot of stations don't have them anymore. You may find a few houses that have some but it's not like it used to be. One other thing to remember is Philadelphia is a very aggressive department when it comes to fighting fire. If you're going to see anything you almost have to be on top of it when it's dispatched. Good luck.
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