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Are You Ready For The Christmas Fire?
I had a post similar to this a few years ago on the old site but a lot of these things need repeating. While a reduction of Christmas tree and Christmas decoration fires has been noticeable in the last few years ...
Read More »Simple Materials Can Equal Great Training
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Simple Tools Can Equal Great Training!
Read More »Firefighter Training Podcast Guest Appearance
I was honored to be asked by Chief Peter Lamb to participate in an episode of his weekly Firefighter Training Podcast. The podcast topic is based on my research and classes on “Medical Mayday”. This is something that is ...
Read More »What’s In Your District?
Every so often I post a “What’s In Your District” when I find interesting challenges or things that may make “normal” firefighting procedures difficult. I hope it highlights the importance of getting out in your own district and find these ...
Read More »Ground Ladder Tips and Tricks
Sometimes companies ignore ground ladders, but we can do a lot with them. I know with a three person crew on ladders, engines, and squads I expect the driver to be able to work independently on the exterior. For engine ...
Read More »Using The Station For Training
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Sometimes we can not get to our local training centers for training, but if we look around the firehouse we can utilize our every day surroundings to gain some quality training! Your station hydrant can be used for more than ...
Read More »IDLH Bottle Swap
The above video is of an IDLH or “hot” bottle swap out. Some often ask when a skill like this can be used. The best example is in a firefighter rescue situation where the access to the down firefighter may ...
Read More »Adding Reality To Your Drills
I know this statement is going to shock some of you, but I LOVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT! I really do! I love the calls, the shift, the brotherhood, the training, pretty much everything! I am the guy who after working ...
Read More »2 A Days
I'm always reading articles about how in the fire service we refer to ourselves as “occupational athletes” but I question that statement and ask Are we really?
Read More »Turning Your Commute Into a Classroom!
One of the biggest things I always here about why firefighters do train everyday is time! To be honest I get it! Most firefighters in the country are volunteer and are working a full-time job, raising families, and still trying ...
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