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“Iron Sharpens Iron”: Company Officers in today’s Fire Service

By in Leatherhead 109 at January 17, 2012 at 2:57 am
Hey Brother,....The Good Book says in Proverbs, that "iron sharpens iron.." meaning that iron in one form can be sharpened by iron in another form (like a file).  It goes on to say that in a similar way,  good friends build each other up. Sometimes by … Read More »

Antique of the Week: 1986 Pierce Dash to be used for training

By in Fire Truck Blog at January 15, 2012 at 6:38 am
Students at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus in Illinois will learn from this rig. 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 »

Zen Zone #40

By in Firehouse Zen at January 4, 2012 at 9:30 am
Half of the battle in leading is knowing ourselves best. Read More »

Okay, It’s 2012: Now What?

By in Firehouse Zen at January 1, 2012 at 9:30 am
Any time you have a problem with someone, it really helps to reflect on the situation and ask yourself if there was a possibility you had something to do with that problem. 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 »

Zen Zone #36

By in Firehouse Zen at December 7, 2011 at 12:00 pm
What form do you provide to create energy? Read More »

Come Along – By: Mike Tesarski

By in Brotherhood Instructors at December 5, 2011 at 4:13 pm
During my initial training as a firefighter in Michigan I was shown the benefits of using a come along.  This training included a “steering column pull” for auto extrication that would pull the steering column and the dash away from the … Read More »

The Worcester 6

By in The Company Officer at December 3, 2011 at 10:33 am
May the Worcester 6 always be remembered; “Fallen Heroes Never Forgotten.” Learning from the past is your responsibility. Read More »

Defending Against Bullies

By in Firehouse Zen at November 29, 2011 at 10:30 pm
There are those who are laughing at us, thinking we are too dumb to do anything about cutting our benefits, laying off brothers, closing up fire stations. But hey, let's not raise the spectre of changing things because that wouldn't be "patriotic". Read More »

Christmas Tree Safety

By in Fire and Rescue Concepts, LLC at 11/28/2011 at 12:47
As we approach another Christmas season, we need to always remember safety. During this time is prime for traffic accidents , fires, falls, and other traumatic incidents. But today we are going to focus on Christmas Tree Safety. It seems every year that … Read More »

Beyond the Academy Video Training Series – Engine Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 26, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Check out the newest Beyond the Academy Video Training Series. This one is entitled "Engine Company Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation with a Smooth-bore/Solid Stream Nozzle. Many fire service members believe that a fog nozzle is the only nozzle tha… Read More »

Guilty or Not Guilty?

By in First Due Tactics at November 25, 2011 at 19:09
http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2011-11-24/ponte-vedra-beach-home-catches-fire-then-later-reignites The above article is from a fire that my department responded to the night before Thanksgiving. And then it rekindled the next morning. It is u… Read More »

A Convergence of Technology for Firefighter Training

By in Firefighter Radio at November 21, 2011 at 10:46 am
Most online training deals with reading text and posting to discussion boards. However, on December 6th, 2011, that is about to change. The Open Fire Academy, International and Firefighter Radio are offering the first class that is both synch… Read More »

Maine high school students to train on donated pumper

By in Fire Truck Blog at November 21, 2011 at 8:03 am
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are involved in the fire science program in Waldo, Maine. Read More »

The Crossbar Crawl

By in First Due Tactics at November 17, 2011 at 22:41
You've seen it, you have probably even done it a time or two, crawling under the crossbar of a metal stile door. Although it may seem harmless, there are a couple of inherent issues that come with this action. One of which is a major safety concern. If … Read More »

Tool Modifications 2.0 – The 8 Pound Force Axe – By: Shane Klug

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 17, 2011 at 3:22 pm
February 2011, I transferred to a ladder company, my first time being assigned to a truck.  Detroit ladder trucks typically have 6-pound pick head axes and 8-pound sledge hammers on them.  I tried both of them on the roof, and my tool of choice… Read More »

Open Fire Academy Starts Affiliate Program Today

By in Firefighter Radio at November 17, 2011 at 1:26 pm
  We want to get the word out about what we are doing to help better promote training to the fire service. If you are a website or blog publisher, we will pay you to promote the Open Fire Academy, International. Promoting our mission and efforts … Read More »

Scholarship Winners

By in NVFC Blog at November 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm
The NVFC is pleased to partner with Columbia Southern University to offer scholarships to NVFC members. The two recipients of the 2011 scholarships have now been announced. Congratulations to Chief Peter Rucinski of Reno, NV, and Firefighter Dan Federico… Read More »

Up On the Roof!

By in Leatherhead 109 at November 10, 2011 at 11:28 pm
A few tours back, the kid and I were on top of a wood frame, two-story residential. Metal roof. Taken there by the City's platform... Read More »

Get to the ROOF!! Part 1

By in First Due Tactics at November 9, 2011 at 17:01
  Why? When? Where? How?  Who?........these are all valid questions an officer should be running through his head. At the same time, these are all questions the officer should have somewhat planned out prior to the call. Preparations to get o… Read More »

Through the Lock – Pivoting Deadbolt & Hookbolt

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 8, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Through the lock forcible entry is a quick and easy method of gaining entry into doors locked with pivoting deadbolts and pivoting hookbolts.  This skill is easier than many believe.  Click on this through the lock info sheet to download a PDF … Read More »

Can you get to it?

By in First Due Tactics at November 6, 2011 at 18:54
I want everyone to take a look at the picture below. What do you think is wrong with it?   If you were thinking that it looks pretty hard to get the ventilation saw out, then your right. Having quick access to "First Due" equipment is imp… Read More »

Coordinated Ventilation – Part II by Nate DeMarse

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 2, 2011 at 8:00 pm
I stumbled upon a couple videos that drive home points made in the earlier Coordinated Ventilation post. These videos clearly show answers to previously asked questions, and bring up some new discussion tips as well. This is precisely how we should … Read More »

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