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Fireground Considerations

By in Green Maltese at May 13, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I am pleased to annouce another free online training module brought to you by Green Maltese & EngineCO22.net . This training will discuss important fireground considerations that are essential to your success on the fireground. Click on Pictur… Read More »

Beyond the Academy: Video Training Series – Forcing Slide Bolts & Drop Bars

By in Brotherhood Instructors at May 9, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Here is the latest addition to our Beyond the Academy: Video Training Series.  This clip includes some tips and tricks for forcing slide bolts and drop bars on outward opening doors.  Feel free to add your comments, questions, or suggestions!&n… Read More »

Fireground Search Drills

By in Green Maltese at May 5, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Green Maltese main focus is on building construction however I  also teach alot of search classes as well. So I am going share some of the search drills I have put together. Hope you enjoy and they are useful to you and your crews. They are only meant… Read More »

Basement Fire Training

By in Green Maltese at April 2, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Quick overview of basement fire training Full program with audio and videos: Basement Fires GFD   Enjoy and please share it with others.   Stay Safe Lt. John Shafer Read More »

Product Review: Rapid Response Knives

By in NVFC Blog at March 19, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Elk Creek Fire Department Crew tests the Coast Products, Rapid Response® Knives By Michael Davis, Elk Creek Fire Department Note: This product review reflects the opinions and views of the author and does not express any opinions or views from t… Read More »

Another Rex Tool Modification – By: Andrew Brassard

By in Brotherhood Instructors at March 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Ever since my first blog on modifying a standard rex tool to be able to carry it in your pocket I have received lots of emails and had lots of questions about which modification (the pipe or the adz bracket). The reason why there is a debate about which … Read More »

Firefighter Survival Gear – What Do You Carry?

By in Fire Department Training Network at February 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Constant training is required to remain proficient at any job - firefighting is no different. The excuse that “we don’t need to train - we do it every day” is nothing more than an excuse. Most of the busiest fire companies train on a continuous bas… Read More »

Special equipment requested for fire in dust collector.

By in Fire Truck Blog at February 27, 2012 at 12:28 am
Dealing with a potentially explosive situation. Read More »

Slide Bolt Forcible Entry: Part 2

By in Brotherhood Instructors at February 13, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Click on the image to view or download the PDV version. Slide Bolts - Exterior PDF Read More »

Green Maltese makes a visit to UL

By in Green Maltese at February 9, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I am very excited to post about my recent visit to observe a day of test burns that are a part of the Vertical Ventilation study being conducted by UL. I want to first say a special thanks to Steve Kerber, Christopher Hasbrook,Bob Backstrom and Chie… Read More »

Truck has broken down three times. Time for a change?

By in Fire Truck Blog at February 9, 2012 at 6:37 am
Rig costs more to repair than it is worth. Read More »

South Euclid, OH ladder lost an axle. New truck has arrived.

By in Fire Truck Blog at February 3, 2012 at 8:06 am
Quick turn-around on ladder truck purchase. Read More »

Search: Do you have a plan?

By in Green Maltese at February 2, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I would first like to say that the use of the following article is not meant to be an armchair quarterback or to be critical of the department involved. However I do feel it can be a learning opportunity for us, to at least review some basics of having a… Read More »

Slide Bolt Forcible Entry

By in Brotherhood Instructors at February 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Feel free to print it out and post it in the firehouse. Read More »

What’s an emergency?

By in First Generation Firefighter at January 27, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I know that my 7.5 years pales in comparison to many of those that are on the Job currently, but I feel like I have seen my share of "emergencies" in this time. What constitutes an emergency though? Merriam-Webster defines an emergency as "an unforese… Read More »

Professional Always

By in Unit Calling Central at 23 Jan 2012 at 13:08
No matter what happens and what the units in the field are doing or saying over the radio it is the dispatcher's job to be a professional always. Being a professional always is our job we set the tone over the radio just like managing a hysterical caller we need to do our best to bring those in the field back to the ground so that we can do our job and they can do theirs. Read More »

Take Part in the NFPA Process

By in NVFC Blog at January 17, 2012 at 11:00 am
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards have a significant impact on the fire service. Documents such as NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, NFPA 1500 Sta… Read More »

Out of Air Emergency (Last Chance Rescue Filter)

By in Fire and Rescue Concepts, LLC at 01/12/2012 at 17:13
Out of Air Emergency The Last Chance Rescue Filter You are in a dark, heat, smoke filled room, and you are taking your last breath. You think to yourself “now what?”. Your mind quickly goes to a check list of things to do. During this check li… Read More »

Forcible Entry – The Bam Bam Tool – By: Paul Hoekema

By in Brotherhood Instructors at January 10, 2012 at 1:20 pm
There are numerous ways to manipulate an American Series 2000 type lock to force entry (hockey puck locks with the key way on the rim of the lock not the face). Read More »

Fire Development in Modern Buildings

By in Green Maltese at January 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm
When was the last time you had a fire behavior class? If you were honest it has probably been several years and most likely half of the class slept or paid very little attention because most firefighters like hands on drills were they can tear up stuf… Read More »

360

By in Leatherhead 109 at December 28, 2011 at 1:30 am
It was a big hole. At least 8 feet across at its longest point and four or five at the widest.  I won't exaggerate and say we nearly fell in, because we didn't come close. But that pit got my attention!  This was a run-away wood stove fire and it was b… Read More »

Photovoltaic Systems & Firefighter Safety a New UL study

By in Green Maltese at December 19, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Do you know what Photovoltaic (PV) is?             [caption id="attachment_606" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Photo from UL study for Firefighter Safety and Photovoltaic Systems"][/caption] What are the safety hazards with PV?… Read More »

Forcing Doors In Zero Visibility – By: Andrew Brassard

By in Brotherhood Instructors at December 12, 2011 at 10:03 am
Anyone who has ever forced a challenging door in zero visibility knows it can be one of the most difficult forcible entry challenges a crew will ever face, for those of you that have not... This challenge still awaits you. Weather it is an apartment doo… Read More »

Just Because

By in Unit Calling Central at 3 Dec 2011 at 00:11
A mentor of mine once said: “We are called into people's lives when they are at their worst. Times when someone would want to hide from their family, their best friend, their loved ones… and call on a perfect stranger to help. This is an honor and should be treated as such.” Read More »

Green Roofs in Indianapolis, Indiana

By in Green Maltese at December 1, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Greetings to all, This post is dedicated  to all brothers and sister firefighters but especially those in Indianapolis, Indiana the home of FDIC the Super Bowl of Firefighting :) MAYOR ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF FIRST GREEN ROOF INSTALLATION ON INDI… Read More »

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