Make sure you stop in at Techtrade Glove booth 229 to see there structural fire gloves and there USAR & Extrication gloves. You can also say hello to Firefighter University whom use Techtrade gloves exclusively.
Thank You to the entire Paramus NJ Fire Dept. Tonite Firefighter University finished training them in Conventional Forcible Entry. Over 80 ffs over 4 week nights put in a great effort in learning and polishing there skills. Good luck to them and hope to train them again in the future. Thank You Paramus Fire Dept
Broken Pipes A common problem during winter months is the freezing of water pipes. Each year these adverse events total millions of dollars in damages. This is often attributed to inadequate heating systems, poor insulation, power failure or human negligence. Regardless of the reason, when a pipe breaks it’s the fire department that residence and building owners call for help. When firefighters arrive to investigate, one of their first actions is to determine the orig...
Elevators, mechanical marvels used by millions of people every day reaching destinations high and low. Elevators rarely break down but when one does it’s wise to call an expert elevator mechanic to correct the problem. Their contact information should be posted on the elevator motor located in the elevator machinery room and in your department records. Firefighter must understand the difference between the annoyance of an elevator incident and the significance of an elevato...
I would like to say thank you to the firefighters who have expressed interest in Firefighter University tee shirts. Due to technical issues with our web site we cannot take orders there. If you are interested in purchasing a tee shirt please message me here on our facebook page for details. Shirt colors are blue, gray or lime-green. Our stock and sizes are limited. Tell me what you want (size and color) and I’ll see if it’s available. Size small and medium sold out. 2X 3X limited. $15 + S… Thank you and stay safe.
2015 is upon us. Many departments have new company and chief officers. To those who are I say this. You were chosen to be a leader, leaders go first. A good company officer leads his members into position and then watches over them as if their lives depended on it, and it does. As they work the officer performs a constant vigilance to protect the crew from the dangers of the event. To the chiefs I say this. The men eat first, they should never go hungry. You are nothing without them. The better they are trained the better they are protected.
Firefighter University is gearing up for 2015, with new programs and new props that educate and instruct firefighters in essential fireground operations and tactics. Our hands on forcible entry training program begins with conventional methods using the irons all the way up to cutting real rolldown gates using the high power rotary saw. From apparatus positioning to vent enter search our aerial and tower ladder class is a comprehensive assessment of ladder company tactics and...
God bless you and your families. God bless America. On behalf of Chris,Freddy, Mike,Rich, Steve, Todd and everyone who makes up the staff at Firefighter University. Merry Christmas.
No Air Maneuver... is used in the extreme emergency when the SCBA fails to deliver air to the facepiece. This maneuver is intended to give firefighters a fighting chance to survive in a smoke filled atmosphere. Here are the steps to remember when no air is being delivered to the facepiece: 1. Don’t panic. Stop all other actions. Concentrate on the procedure. Work quickly. 2. Drop to the floor. The heat and smoke of a fire are more intense at the ceiling level. Dropping down m...
Firefighter University would like to congratulate Brian J. McDermott upon his promotion to Deputy Chief Paterson NJ Fire Department. Stay safe brother and enjoy this milestone in your career. John Riker & Mike Hopko
Pressure Reducers are designed to reduce pressure and volume from a standpipe outlet so untrained occupants can operate the house line. BUT. Volume and Pressure are two components a firefighter operating a hose line wants to have. So when you find a standpipe outlet with a pressure reducer attached, get rid of it. Firefighters control volume and pressure by opening and closing the control wheel at the outlet. Some PR are easily identifiable and some are not. During routine inspections company officers should note the locations that contain these devices. This information should be entered in your MDT and transmitted to responding units.
Firefighter University would like to congratulate Deputy Chief Mike Nasta of the Newark NJ Fire Department on starting his 30th year with the NFD today. Chief Nasta continue to stay safe and enjoy this milestone in your career. Chief John Riker & Hawk
Duckbill Lock Breaker The most popular portable lock is the padlock. To remove it many firefighters first reaction is to grab the bolt cutters. Years ago this wasn’t a bad choice but to day it just doesn’t cut it. The strength of today’s modern padlock has been raised to another level. Case hardened bodies and tempered steel bows will easily deform or distort the bolt cutter blades. If the lock is exposed try using the duckbill lock breaker. The Duckbill is a large metal we...
Hydraulic Ventilation. Not every member has the experience knowledge and ability to recognize the dangers associated with hydraulic ventilation. Only the officer in charge should determine when conditions are favorable to use this procedure. Following extinguishment determine the best location for the ventilation to take place. Warn any members that may be affected by this operation. Clear the opening...
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