Day 106 - A Productive Day

We started the day right at 8. Our first task of the day was to study and pass an EMT exam. We all did. Next we had to get our turn-out gear ready to be turned back in. I gathered up my pants, took off the suspenders, and placed it all on top of my bag. Once we had that completed, Captain had a few words for us in the gym. It was punishment day for a misplaced piece of gear. Seems Captain didn't like my suggestion of Side-straddle-hops (Jumping Jacks), so the guilty cadet had to do 50 push-ups. After the task was completed, we headed upstairs for lecture.

After lecture we headed to ASR in East Ridge. There we tried on our Class A pants, shirt and coat. We were also given our hat (which mine didn't fit), dress shoes, station shoes, and dress pants. We then headed over to a lunch buffet....it was very good.



After taking the long way back to the training center, we headed to the gym to trade in our old turnouts for brand new ones.



The new turn outs fit well. It will take some getting used to. I no longer have to worry about buttons or snaps....just a zipper and velcro...

The rest of the day was spent on scenarios. I did stop by and pick up the kids in my new turnouts. They loved it (and so did I).

I also passed my two Hazmat Tests...which is a relief in the sense that I will not have to retake them.