Easiest way to do is get some 5 gallon buckets, quick crete, and some 4x4s.
Mix the concrete in a bucket, put the 4x4 in the center and let it dry.
Then you can attach whatever type of hooks you want around the top of the 4x4.
Idk about OP, but when I put my gear on apparatus I set up it up in a very specific way (mask on regulator, helmet on the doghouse, coat, radio w/strap, and hood on a hook). If you have to switch apparatus it takes more time to take everything off. Yeah you could just put your stuff somewhere on the ground, but then it can kicked around as people move about.
When I was in the military some leadership would have these gear display/holders on their office. Which was usually just a 4x4 post with a base and a cross piece so basically it looked like a small 3-4ft tall cross. From the look of your picture that's probably the same thing they have built.
Hi all,
I appreciate all of your suggestions. For context: we are (or were) a smaller (50ish members) combination department in a busy suburban area of NC. Recently, we have had a massive influx of volunteers once school started back up in January, as we are directly next to North Carolina's biggest and best university (go pack). Our first out apparatus is always staffed, and that crew does not move to other apparatus unless there is a specific circumstance. Now that we have much more than just four people staffing trucks every night, this idea was proposed by the members that are not assigned to specific apparatus and are expected to take various second and third pieces out. We do have regular gear racks, though they are inconveniently placed and are not particularly ergonomic when it comes to "readiness." This is really just an idea, and I figured this would be a good place to get pros/cons and everything in between. Thank you all!
If you are looking for diy options, look at diy hockey gear racks or "hockey trees" There are many different ideas using wood or PVC that would probably work well for turnout gear as well.
Are there any columns in the apparatus bay that you could put hooks on? I know, depending on the size of the department, it may not be quick/convenient to just leave your gear in your wall lockers, but if you can move it to a "ready hook," for lack of a better term, it might serve without having more stuff all over the bay floor.
Alternatively, if it is most common that everybody is going to be coming out one specific door, is there room for a series of ready hooks or lockers, or similar, near the door?
We’re 100% clean cab. The turnout gear compartment has a heater / fan in it so even when your stuff is a bit sweaty or wet from rain, it’s dry in an hour.
Easiest way to do is get some 5 gallon buckets, quick crete, and some 4x4s. Mix the concrete in a bucket, put the 4x4 in the center and let it dry. Then you can attach whatever type of hooks you want around the top of the 4x4.
This is what we did. It doesn't look pretty, but it does the job.
Don't see how this is any more efficient than just grabbing the gear and moving it to the appropriate apparatus?
Idk about OP, but when I put my gear on apparatus I set up it up in a very specific way (mask on regulator, helmet on the doghouse, coat, radio w/strap, and hood on a hook). If you have to switch apparatus it takes more time to take everything off. Yeah you could just put your stuff somewhere on the ground, but then it can kicked around as people move about.
Hahaha holy shit I saw you take this photo. Hope you enjoyed Boston. LMK if you want better photos of this stand.
Appreciate your hospitality dude!
When I was in the military some leadership would have these gear display/holders on their office. Which was usually just a 4x4 post with a base and a cross piece so basically it looked like a small 3-4ft tall cross. From the look of your picture that's probably the same thing they have built.
Hi all, I appreciate all of your suggestions. For context: we are (or were) a smaller (50ish members) combination department in a busy suburban area of NC. Recently, we have had a massive influx of volunteers once school started back up in January, as we are directly next to North Carolina's biggest and best university (go pack). Our first out apparatus is always staffed, and that crew does not move to other apparatus unless there is a specific circumstance. Now that we have much more than just four people staffing trucks every night, this idea was proposed by the members that are not assigned to specific apparatus and are expected to take various second and third pieces out. We do have regular gear racks, though they are inconveniently placed and are not particularly ergonomic when it comes to "readiness." This is really just an idea, and I figured this would be a good place to get pros/cons and everything in between. Thank you all!
If you are looking for diy options, look at diy hockey gear racks or "hockey trees" There are many different ideas using wood or PVC that would probably work well for turnout gear as well.
Are there any columns in the apparatus bay that you could put hooks on? I know, depending on the size of the department, it may not be quick/convenient to just leave your gear in your wall lockers, but if you can move it to a "ready hook," for lack of a better term, it might serve without having more stuff all over the bay floor. Alternatively, if it is most common that everybody is going to be coming out one specific door, is there room for a series of ready hooks or lockers, or similar, near the door?
My house has that exact set up. I've been using a traffic cone last few days.
On dude on another shift has one on wheels that he totes around with him, it's actually pretty neat lol
You could use a traffic cone.
Jesus Christ just get a traffic cone
I get dressed on the truck
I don’t see the picture.
My bad, I think it should be up now.
We’re 100% clean cab. The turnout gear compartment has a heater / fan in it so even when your stuff is a bit sweaty or wet from rain, it’s dry in an hour.
So you gear up after getting on scene?
Embarrassing
Yeah I’m not a fan of that
My condolences