Do you have to pull over?

[JBusch8899]

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[JBusch8899]

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[Bigum1969]

Wow...I'm a little disturbed towards some of the viewpoints expressed towards volunteer firefighters here...

I'm from a rural area, we only have volunteer departments. Did you know that most volunteers undergo more training than paid career firefighters? If they come up behind me, I yield the right of way. No, you aren't required to, and they are required to follow all traffic laws while operating under the blue light.

They're also trying to get to an emergency scene or to their station to get equipment, and someone's property, and more importantly, possibly someone's life, is waiting on them. To say that you won't pull over because they're speeding is a big in my book; it's not your responsiblility to hinder them; they're taking whatever risks they have chosen, and are speeding in an effort to get to someone who needs help quickly. As they say, in a life or death situation, seconds count.

If they're being wreckless, get out of the way; get the vehicle description, and call it into the department; I guarantee you the chief will handle it and it will be addressed. Most departments have strict guidelines in place (in addition to the state laws) about behavior and driving while running the blue light, and most volunteers act responsibly regardless.

Just my

Just pull over... geesh.

I'm glad I'm not so cynical and bitter that I think volunteers serving the community are doing it for a "hard on".

I live in a volunteer fire protection district. Thank God these men and women are willing to do this.

 

[jeremy]

I love when we as adults can debate something here without resulting to a 3rd grade level of name calling...

 

[JBusch8899]

Just pull over... geesh.

I'm glad I'm not so cynical and bitter that I think volunteers serving the community are doing it for a "hard on".

I live in a volunteer fire protection district. Thank God these men and women are willing to do this.

Where are all the guys who continuously complain of their taxes being too high? If it weren't for the Jolly Vollies, taxes would be much higher.

Where are all the guys who continuously advocate for the original intent of the Framers? Benjamin Franklin founded the volunteer fire service.

 

[Bigum1969]

Where are all the guys who continuously whine about their taxes being too high? If it weren't for the Jolly Vollies, taxes would be much higher.

Where are all the guys who continuously advocate for the original intent of the Framers? Benjamin Franklin founded the volunteer fire service.

Talking the talk versus walking the walk. That would be my guess.

 

[jeremy]

Where are all the guys who continuously whimper about their taxes being too high? If it weren't for the Jolly Vollies, taxes would be much higher.

Where are all the guys who continuously advocate for the original intent of the Framers? Benjamin Franklin founded the volunteer fire service.

Personally I would be more than happy if a lot of the "Services" that are now considered a Government Function would return to the Volunteer or Community that used to do those functions.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Personally I would be more than happy if a lot of the "Services" that are now considered a Government Function would return to the Volunteer or Community that used to do those functions.

Gotta get rid of some of the regulation and liability first...

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I love when we as adults can debate something here without resulting to a 3rd grade level of name calling...

You're just a big meanie-head.

 

[JBusch8899]

Gotta get rid of some of the regulation and liability first...

Real tort reform.........

 

[IndyMonkey]

basement savers.

 

[JBusch8899]

basement savers.

Look at it as job security for you.

 

[downzero]

He is right. You would be surprised at how many times these guys get tickets for doing this....They know better than to speed and run the lights as it is part of their volunteer training.

A cop would have to be a real scumbag to pull over a volunteer firefighter on their way to a call and write a ticket. And a judge would have to be a fool not to throw a ticket like that out.

 

[Benny]

A cop would have to be a real scumbag to pull over a volunteer firefighter on their way to a call and write a ticket. And a judge would have to be a fool not to throw a ticket like that out.

As long as the volunteer wasn't endangering anyone with his driving, I agree.

 

[IndyMonkey]

A cop would have to be a real scumbag to pull over a volunteer firefighter on their way to a call and write a ticket. And a judge would have to be a fool not to throw a ticket like that out.

The volly would be a real scum bag for putting the police in a position of writing the ticket, much less endangering other citizens.

Does volunteer firefighting come with a high speed driving course for there flat bed 84 ford F-350?

 

[Greg.B]

Here, I've seen deputies pull over a car that's impeded a volunteer; although it appeared to be that the driver was doing it intentionally. I doubt they could write a ticket for it since the volunteer isn't an official emergency vehicle, but the volunteers have a good relationship with the deputies. I've also seen deputies ignore the infractions of a volunteer going on a response. Heck, a couple of the deputies ARE volunteer firefighters on our local volunteer department.

 

[JBusch8899]

It works both ways......

• How often does a VF screw up, and has his or her proverbial bacon pulled out of the fire by LE?
• How often does a LEO screw up, and has his or her proverbial bacon pulled out of the fire by a VF?

Pretty much the same number for each.

Of course, if either side throws the other under the bus, then the other is happy to reciprocate.

 

[marv]

Give the volunteer the right of way. He may be going to your house.

 

[JBusch8899]

Give the volunteer the right of way. He may be going to your house.

That.

Or otherwise enroute to provide care for someone that you may care of their well being.

 

[gohard43]

if it wasnt then there would be no way that i EVERY SINGLE TIME i EVER drive on the highway i have at least 2 cops fly past me with no lights on.

That's when you get in right behind them and go the same speed !! I do it all the time, if there going to be in plain clothes in a marked car and go 80 in a 55 on 465 then you can bet your ass I'm going to!

On the other hand, I always pulls over for the vols, never heard of one abusing his power and not going to the firehouse for an emergency.

I have a cousin who is a vol and for the most part they are all extremely hardworking and take their calls very seriously (as they should)

+1 for firefighters having good relationships with LEOs, Don't think anyone would ever pull them over while their blue-lighting