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I asked one of the fire fighters what all the gear weighed. As much as 80 pounds. He said he weighed 200 lbs. Suited up, pushing 300. Then there might be an ax to carry, or a hose to haul around.
Not a job for 98 lb weaklings, huh? I said. He set me straight on that. No, there were so many jobs to do, and some of them did not require muscles. All help was appreciated.
This is a small department. Look up Belding, MI on map. Yeah. Small town. That guy works 2 jobs and is a fire fighter to "do his part and help his neighbors." He said he got paid about $100 last month as a fire fighter.
Not a job for 98 lb weaklings, huh? I said. He set me straight on that. No, there were so many jobs to do, and some of them did not require muscles. All help was appreciated.
This is a small department. Look up Belding, MI on map. Yeah. Small town. That guy works 2 jobs and is a fire fighter to "do his part and help his neighbors." He said he got paid about $100 last month as a fire fighter.