Technology…Effective Management or Leadership Failure
I fully understand the irony of this post as I sit here on my laptop, with my big screen TV, while checking my smart phone, and posting a blog… When I was a young volunteer officer the internet became a ...
Read More »Averagejake Tactical Simulation 5
The latest in the line of tactical simulation utilizing What is your on scene report? What is your mode of operation? Where would you position apparatus? What is your initial hand line choice? If in interior fire attack mode, where ...
Read More »What is your ACTION for 2016?
As we come into a new year, reflection is and should be on our mind. This is usually a time for resolutions, or committing to something new in your life. There have been massive debates for years on tactics, health ...
Read More »Averagejake Tactical Simulation 4
The above simulation depicts a fire during the holiday season. I have explained the challenges with holiday season fires in a previous post here please take a moment to read it. Does the time of year affect your firefighting operations? How ...
Read More »In Memory of The Charleston 9 Dr. David Griffin Seminar
Today I had the honor and privilege of listening to Dr. David Griffin now a Captain with the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina. He was speaking from his first hand experience, about the tragic fire on June 8th 2007 ...
Read More »Averagejake Tactical Simulation 3
Another Tactical Simulation in the Averagejake Tactical Simulation Series. This simulation (using Sims U Share ) depicts a commercial occupancy under construction, with a fire in a dumpster with trash tube connected to the interior of the building. What is your ...
Read More »Averagejake Tactical Simulation 2
Commercial Building Fire Occupancy Type: Pharmacy What is your size up? What is your mode of operation? What is your initial attack plan? hose line? Rescue Profile? If going to search, how? Starting point? As usual share with your crew, ...
Read More »The Double Keyed Deadbolt
I previously had a post about this topic on the site a few years ago you can read that Here I decided however that a video was worth making as well. Thanks for all the great feedback from my previous ...
Read More »Averagejake Tactical Simulation 1
Above is the first in a line of tactical simulations using Sims U Share simulation technology. The purpose is to take these simulations and sit down with your department, shift, etc. and go over what you would do in your ...
Read More »CHECK YOUR NOZZLES!!!!!
Please view the short video of a documented nozzle failure while training. I feel it is imperative that all engine companies check and inspect their nozzles, to ensure they will function when needed. I must also add that this particular ...
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