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oz fire:
To play the devils advocate - or just to put another view, how many of use have psychological training .... to assess through interaction with someone their mind set, life skills and life experience.

As already advocated, as someone who has no formal training in assessing someones psychological outlook or coping abilities, I think it appropriate that the officer make the decision and maybe that the brigade management/officers have a predetermined position, that is communicated to everyone - that way when a crew arrives, regardless of who they might be, they all know the brigades position.

This also allows individual brigades to assess their membership, in some instances young people have far greater life skills and a greater acceptance of reality than senior members and the same in reverse.

I have been seen both sides, as a young firie at a fatality (was told to stay away, however curiosity got the better so had a look - opened my eyes!!!)and also as an officer deciding how to utilise a crew at a fatality (quick discussion with the crew sorted out those who would work close to the deceased and those who would rather stay away). The best thing, there were options, the brigade had previously discussed it and the captain was proactive in regularly discussing SPAM teams and the responsability on each of us as individuals to say no - we can't or don't need or want to be exposed to that unnecessarily.

probie_boy:

--- Quote ---I wouldnt go as far to as to say it was a battle probie.

Its a contentious discussion, but only a couple of views have been put forward, nothing wrong, just seen from different view points.

You mentioned you were new to the game..... what is your take on it?

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the word battle was used VERY lightly mike. it meant nothing.

as for my take on things, i say it is up to 2 people...your OIC and you. as volunteers, we don't have to climb onto that truck unless we want to. And if you feel confident, climb aboard. Then your OIC might not want you on their because they think your not confident/proficient enough.

my view

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