Check out the Tips from the Bucket section for a few simple ideas for training props. The one picture above is a great prop that won’t cost you a dime! WeContinue readingTraining Prop Ideas
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Always check over your head!
Here is a video clip from a recent three alarm motel fire in Phoenix. This is the fire where a section of roof falls and pins two firefighters. They were veryContinue readingAlways check over your head!
Vertical Vent…Whatever It Takes!
The boys from Houston Firehouse 19 showing us they’ll do whatever it takes. Make sure you click on “comments” below to read our thoughts about this job. -Jeff- This video shown courtesy ofContinue readingVertical Vent…Whatever It Takes!
WP “Ordinary Residental” Job
This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed an awesome fire that I missed. My shift, my unit, my day off. I’m sure we discussed something about “whatContinue readingWP “Ordinary Residental” Job
Enter This!
This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed how sometimes building owners and contractors really don’t think like us. In the photo above, the building owner had thisContinue readingEnter This!
Ladder Placement
This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed the importance of aerial ladder placement. EVERYONE better know how to operate ALL of the overrides on the aerial ladder!Continue readingLadder Placement
Webbing Tips
This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed the multiple uses of a simple piece of webbing. Pictured above is a convenient way of storing webbing in the removable kneeContinue readingWebbing Tips
Prioritizing Victim Rescue
On a working fire the Truck Company may be faced with multiple victims hanging in windows awaiting rescue. How do you prioritize who gets the bucket (or ladder) first? WhatContinue readingPrioritizing Victim Rescue
That Amazing Halligan
Here is yet another cool use for the Halligan. Jeff just showed me this one. It’s so basic, but I had never seen it before. It’s a method to keepContinue readingThat Amazing Halligan
Stand Down for Fire Fighter Safety
Hopefully your departments are all participating in the stand down this week. It’s not a bad idea to take a day out and touch base on all the safety issuesContinue readingStand Down for Fire Fighter Safety