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Drill: Engine Company Operator Tools

Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Department Battalion Chief Dan Shaw presents this new drill that focuses on the successful actions of a disciplined engine company and the tools and skills needed to affect that outcome.

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ENGINE COMPANY VIDEOS

RAY MCCORMACK

Interpretive Dance: Hose Stream Comparison Test Ray McCormack weighs in on a recent hose stream comparison test video.
Tactical Safety: Back to the Future Those who clamor for early adoption of new firefighting tactics have to realize that people's lives will hang in the balance and not every test bur...
Tactical Safety: A Prevention Message The fire service needs to give itself credit for the successful operations and protection of lives and property that happen every day, Ray McCormac...

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ON THE LINE

On the Line: AAA: Triangle of Incident Survivability Anticipation, action, and analysis are three components that can help improve firefighter survival on the fireground, Dave DeStefano writes.
On the Line: Second Due is Second to None Although every firefighter wants to be first in, each task on the fireground is important if the operation is to be conducted safely and efficientl...
Primary Tools for Primary Search David DeStefano reminds firefighters of the importance of basic tools when conducting a primary search.

ENGINE COMPANY ARTICLES

	Drill: Engine Company Operator Tools Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Department Battalion Chief Dan Shaw presents this new drill that focuses on the successful actions of a disci...
	What Would You Do? Car Accident, Wires Down This firefighter training simulation from Skip Coleman involves a multi-car accident that causes a power line to fall on top of another vehicle.
	The Effects of Staffing Levels on Critical Decision Making Keeping the officer in a role that allows him to function as a leader and not be focused on tasks will result in better situational awareness, comm...
Paterson (NJ) Firefighters Control Dwelling Fire Firefighters responding to this recent fire were hampered by near-Collyer's Mansion conditions, dead hydrants, and a flashover. See more photos fro...
Mother and Twins Rescued in Brooklyn (NY) Fire Through heavy smoke and flames, firefighters could see a woman and her twin daughters calling for help from the windows on the second floor of thei...

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ENGINE CO. TRAINING GUIDE

The Engine Company Training Guide, sponsored by Key Hose.

Download a free training guide on engine work, sponsored by Key Hose.

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SURVIVAL ZONE

Training Minutes: Radio Tips

Communications are essential on the fireground. In this new Training Minutes video, Nick Martin provides some information and tips on wearing your ...

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SUBURBAN FIREFIGHTING

Big Storms, Big Emergencies

In this course, discuss the reason unusual conditions lead to unusual problems during big storms and discover how to preplan with your local utilit...

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FIRST DUE BATTALION CHIEF

Firefighting and Preserving the Fire Scene: Finding the Balance

The company officers and firefighters all play a huge role in every fire investigation, Danny Sheridan and Steve Chasteen write.

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FDIC INTERNATIONAL

Tim Hyden: Fire Service Risk Management

Tim Hyden discusses the importance that the risk management thought process that is key to making a difference.

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DUNN'S DISPATCH

Dunn's Dispatch: Rekindle Fires

Preventing a rekindle is a team responsibility. Vincent Dunn discusses the implications of a rekindle and the importance of overhaul operations.

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INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING

Thousands Go Home After Tennessee Train Fire Forced Evacuation

About 5,000 residents evacuated after the derailment of a freight train carrying flammable and toxic gas in eastern Tennessee were allowed home on ...