Rob Yahn:  

town and across the street from St. Jude hospital where we got to frequently help out and interact with the kids there. When I got promoted to Lieutenant, I worked all over the city, but wound up settling at Truck 19. I love it, I have a great bunch of guys and make a lot of interesting calls on a regular basis. I've recently put in a transfer request to go back to the 7's on Truck 13, it's a 110' Bronto Skylift, a telescoping, articulating boom with a ladder that runs up the side of it and a basket on the end. It's really nice, very versatile! I recently challenged the Battalion Chief of EMS promotional process; I believe I'm now able to ride out of rank as needed. In about the next year or two, I'll challenge the Fire Battalion Chief test. We'll see how it goes. Earlier, so much talk about Trucks and Engines/Pumpers... What's the difference? Well, Engines/Pumpers carry hose and water. They're responsible for putting the water on the fire. As for the Truck (which I prefer), we are responsible for forcing entry, disconnecting utilities, ventilation, laddering the building, rescue, salvage and overhaul, as well as any extrication. We get to cut the cars off of people! The trucks carry ladders and tools. They are the big trucks with the big ladders or boom Baskits on top. Well, thanks for checking this out. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions, I love to talk shop!