Posts Categorized: Lodd
Green Maltese makes a visit to UL
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…
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Search: Do you have a plan?
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…
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DOE helps launch first responder training program, app for alt-fuel vehicles
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University's National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) launched a training program specializing in teaching first responders how to treat crashes involving hybrids, battery-electric …
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PA LODD- 19-yr old Brandon Little dies while responding in his POV
Brandon Little, 19, of the United Hook and Ladder Fire Company Company 33 out of New Oxford, PA ejected in horrific crash into a house and tree after cresting hill at a high rate of speed.
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Antique of the Week: 1986 Pierce Dash to be used for training
Students at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus in Illinois will learn from this rig.
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Out of Air Emergency (Last Chance Rescue Filter)
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…
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Forcible Entry – The Bam Bam Tool – By: Paul Hoekema
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).
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Fire Development in Modern Buildings
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…
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Inmate Firefighter Collapses/Dies On Training Hike in Central California
An inmate firefighter assigned to Cuesta Fire Camp, located at the California Men’s Colony, died while taking part in a County/Cal Fire training program at Camp San Luis Obispo.Cal Fire Capt. Jane Schmitz said the inmate collapsed while hiking on the military base shortly after 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.
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FDNY Brooklyn Box 4080: 17 Vandalia Avenue 12.18.1998
FDNY Brooklyn Box 4080: 17 Vandalia Avenue 12.18.1998
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NFFF/CFD Video—> Make this a MUST WATCH FOR ALL FIREFIGHTERS. Perfect training.
“If you think you’ve got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way , write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Because I’m not going to know what to say. You say it for me.”
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Remembering Brackenridge 1991 Floor Collapse and LODD
Remembering Brackenridge 1991 Floor Collapse and LODD
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Buffalo Box 191 North Division & Grosvenor Streets; December 27, 1983
Remembering Buffalo Box 191 North Division & Grosvenor Streets; December 27, 1983
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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…
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UPDATED Video and Fireground Audio: 42-year old James Rice, a Peabody MA Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
TheBostonChannel.com has just reported the death of a Peabody MA firefighter who was injured earlier today in a three alarm blaze at a multi-unit building. According to fire officials and hospital spokesperson, he has been identified as 42-year old James"Jim" Rice.
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Photovoltaic Systems & Firefighter Safety a New UL study
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?…
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Forcing Doors In Zero Visibility – By: Andrew Brassard
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…
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Remembrance: Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire and the Worcester Six
Remembrance: Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire and the Worcester Six
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The Worcester 6
May the Worcester 6 always be remembered; “Fallen Heroes Never Forgotten.” Learning from the past is your responsibility.
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SFFD Diamond Heights LODD Safety Violations
State investigators have cited the San Francisco Fire Department for "serious" worker safety violations in the deaths of two firefighters killed battling a Diamond Heights house fire in June
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Six Kansas City MO brothers murdered on the job 23 years ago today. Videos re-live the nightmare.
I could not believe the magnitude of what happened when I first saw the coverage of this incident back then. The videos show us how horrific it truly was.
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Christmas Tree Safety
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 …
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Timely Monday Morning Training
“One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six who jumped in the rear, we need massive EMS here.”
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Beyond the Academy Video Training Series – Engine Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation
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…
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Guilty or Not Guilty?
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…
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