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    461 vs. 462

    I run the saw program in my fire department. I switched to 462 from 461R. We have had great luck with the 462, light, easy starting. In 2 years, almost no problems with our 462 saws. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Basal Anchor for MRS pulley climbing

    I would say low odds on most FD tech rescue guys being familiar with friction hitches. I’ve never seen them used in the fire service personally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Chainsaw lanyard: yea or nay?

    I always use a lanyard. Worth the piece of mind in my book. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A new boot sock

    Spent a day in my loggers and a few hours on spurs, all good, I like the socks so far. It’ll be a while before I try a day on the fire line hiking in them, but I’ll plan to do that eventually..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Equipment on homemade bridges

    We encounter this all the time working large wildfires. Every fire department varies from no policy to absolutely no driving over a bridge that isn't posted with load limits. I always look at the supports, abutments and deck first, then consider what is built on the far side of the bridge and...
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    A new boot sock

    Phillip, I think the not staying up on my calf problem is likely due to the 9” vs the available 12” sock and where it lands on my anatomy. I’ve a gut feeling that the 12” would stay put just fine. It does not feel loose at all and the elasticity doesn’t seem to have changed in 36 hours of...
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    A new boot sock

    @phillipsv can you comment on the relationship with you and “your” sock that is being sold and marketed under the name that is woven into the sock by a seemingly different company for $10+ a pair less than the website you provided to me? https://www.ezglidersocks.com/ I received my “9” heavy...
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    A new boot sock

    In the great Pacific Northwest, that wouldn’t be weird at all...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A new boot sock

    @phillipsv I’d be willing/interested in trying a pair. I am also a long time advocate of merino wool socks and have some synthetics that have served me well too. My current preference is merino wool, mostly smart wool, drymax is my favorite synthetic. I am a little of a tree guy, but all...
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    Kids running saws

    @Jonny Shoulder surgery and climbing aren’t compatible. Had one in Oct. 19, have an MRI scheduled next week for possibly another on the same shoulder. Good thing I’m still a career Fire Captain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Compact Bulldog Bone

    “Milled down with a grinder” [emoji23] It’s a good idea, I might look at this too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Covid Close To You

    You can still buy tobacco, booze, (now weed and coke/meth/heroin), cars, steak and taters, deep fried everything......... are they next? I’m confused!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Kids running saws

    My boys started running a small saw with supervision at about 12 and 14, progressed to actually working on the ground at 15 and 17. With my boys, if the older one does anything, the younger one is wired to keep up. We have settled in where my older boy cuts and bucks on the ground and my younger...
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    2511t for $399

    Local saw shop sale price today and a no tax sale on top of that. Score Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Palm tree fire

    You guys seen this before? Any idea the outcome? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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