Equipment for a trainee

[blackbat]

Perhaps more of an issue when doing end to end joins, but this shouldn't be a problem when, for example, splicing a series of shells for a simultaneous lift off a length of quickmatch. In the latter case the end of the QM is being lit from a passing flame front so shouldn't shrink until after it's been lit . I have done hundreds, possibly thousands, of these types of joints over the years and failures are rare.

[Masterchief]

Eye protection and a seat

OK totally ignore me i managed to somehow miss two pages of this thread

[RocketScientist]

Originally Posted by nickyrhodes

You tape the end on to the joining QM, then tape again about an inch gap away to secure it. Make a punch in the middle and tape it tight round the punch hole. I was amazed it works but every one fired.

This sounds to me very much like what was described to me a while back as "The Spanish Method". As others have said, similar principle to the X-cut method described in another thread.

[RocketScientist]

I forgot - knee pads. And check out the Hints & Tips sticky at the top of this section.

[ambientskies]

I got DVT from knee pads. The fireman suits are great (thanks Paul ) they have rubber knees PBI Gold Genuine Fireman/Firefighter Trousers on eBay (end time 17-Oct-09 17:49:09 BST)

[meggsy]

I really am happy with my PBI Golds, you certainly feel more secure, comfortable and warm in the PBI Gold Tunic and Trousers, more so than in fireproof overalls, I should have invested in these a long, long time ago probably too exspensive then. Whilst searching found a really cheap supplier £10 less than I paid for mine have posted in the ebay section....

[Pyro Pete]

This is a really useful thread for new firers so I have "stuck" this to the top of the forum.

[Goodsparks]

I really am happy with my PBI Golds, you certainly feel more secure, comfortable and warm in the PBI Gold Tunic and Trousers, more so than in fireproof overalls, I should have invested in these a long, long time ago

And to think everyone used to mock my turnouts and Gallet helmet......

[meggsy]

Originally Posted by Goodsparks

And to think everyone used to mock my turnouts and Gallet helmet......

Paul mate, you are a 'Dedicated Follower of fashion'....fair play though, its not until you slip into those robust trousers and jacket that you realise just how much more protected you feel than in a proban overall.....but then you mentioned you earnt a fair bit on the side with the stripping that sold it to me, haven't earn't anything yet but there's still hope maybe???

[Goodsparks]

PMSL, desperate times and all that....