Well time for a bit of catching up.
Last week was back to pump and ladder drills, only this time it was a little more creative. Ladders being pitched in more unusual locations. The ladder climb went off without any hitches. Thanks so much to those of you who did sponsor us.
We did a bit of dam building and even a bit of hose running. It was a tiring but enjoyable week. I only made it out for a couple of runs though as evenings flew in with the college quiz night taking up one of the four.
This week was filled with scenarios which was really an excuse for the instructors to test their theatrical side. Another great week and a chance to put into practice everything learnt. Again a few short runs along the beach were the most I managed.
And so I now come to the last week of the course...cant quite believe that week 12 has arrived. Passing out parade is next Friday....then the real stuff begins!
3 comments:
WOW! I'm impressed! What a challenge you have given yourself and look at you now...it must be a great feeling!
Don't know about passing-out-parade-eve functions at Gullane, but Tulliallan's was a bit heavy duty
and, for some, passing out was just that! Take care..... and don't take advice from Subversive on how to survive on 14% alcohol wino collapsible.
Don't listen to Davie, Rachel. He has asked that I introduce him to the pleasures of imbibing wine at over 13.5% during his next visit to London.
Well done. If I could offer one bit of advice when completing your development record it would be not to allow the development record to dictate what you do. Get stuck into everything; read everything; practice, practice, practice with the equipment; learn the operational procedures; debrief after every job considering how it might have been dealt with differently. Then complete your development record. I've had probationers on my watch who spend more time typing up their DR that they do learning.
Thanks so much for the email BTW. When you get to your station I'm only a call/email/text away if you need any advice.
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