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Firecross2_max50

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Posted 7 months ago

 

I would ask all newer members to look through all the Forums before posting a topic. There are more and more repeated topics getting posted. Odds are, especially if you are a newbie, your topic or question has already been posted with numerous answers under it. Thanks.


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Oregon_emt_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 6 months ago

 

chase1, is there a search feature we could offer so that newbies to the site can easily find older threads that might answer questions they would have initially?

Firecross2_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 6 months ago

 

Yes, when you go to the forums page from the tab at the top, there is a search box. It will probably best work with a word or two, and not a complete sentence.


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Rated 0 | Posted 4 months ago

 

Okay, thanks didnt know there was a search button

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Rated 0 | Posted 3 months ago

 

Just a thought. Would it be possible to reorganize the forum into topics? General questions, training, how too..etc It may lead to less duplicate posts and more organized posting.

Pleasework_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 25 days ago

 

I apologize if I'm a repeat offender !! Sometimes what is listed as the topic, isn't what the topic is about at all.

Frog_pic_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 24 days ago

 

Hey Moderators- Can you place a banner across the top that says "If you are new to FIRELINK please review all forums before you post a new topic".


Almost everyday there is a new forum from someone wanting to know how to get started in Firefighting. And while I don't mind answering anyone questions, it does get old repeating the same thing over and over. I know I and others can just not answer them all but then they might not stay on this site thinking they are being ignored.


Or maybe post a box with taking steps to become a firefighter in it, We could all put in some input.


Just a suggestion to help alleviate the multiple thread issue on this subject and maybe others


 

Blackfire_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 21 days ago

 

LadyFirefighter08 says ...



I apologize if I'm a repeat offender !! Sometimes what is listed as the topic, isn't what the topic is about at all.


 


Tell me about it.  Stay on topic!  Chase1's severe weather thread even got off topic. There are plenty of random topics for general B.S. and joking.



"Fortuna Favet Paratus"

Firecross2_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 21 days ago

 

Severe weather goes hand in hand with emergency services.


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Frog_pic_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 21 days ago

 

Severe weahter plays a big part in firefighting so I agree on topic. Hey Chase I notice on policelink they have a box like the one I suggested on how to become a police officer. So how do we start one for firefighting?


 

Firecross2_max50

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Rated 0 | Posted 20 days ago

 

Firelink site suggestions and requests forum, bottom of community forum list.


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