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Fire Fighter Killed by Exterior Wall Collapse during Defensive Operations at a Commercial Structure

By in Command Safety at May 24, 2012 at 11:23 am
NIOSH Report highlights collapse considerations during defensive operations that contributed to FF LODD Read More »

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 »

The “Like” Button

By in Firehouse Zen at May 2, 2012 at 9:23 pm
An open apology. 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 »

Baltimore County (MD) Firefighter Falkenhan Line of Duty Death Report Issued

By in Command Safety at March 25, 2012 at 9:55 am
"Firefighter Falkenhan was a well-respected and experienced firefighter. He died performing his duties during a very complex incident with severe fire conditions and unique fire behavior coupled with the immediate need to perform multiple rescues of victims in imminent danger. It would be easy if one particular failure of the system could be identified as the cause of this tragedy. We could fix it and move on. Unfortunately it is not that simple. No incident is “routine”. Mark’s death and this report reinforce that fact". From the Baltimore County (MD) FD LODD Report. 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 »

San Francisco FD Berkeley Way Double LODD Report Issued: Routine Fire….

By in Command Safety at February 24, 2012 at 3:23 pm
This incident appeared from the onset to be a routine “room and contents” fire that the SFFD encounters on a regular basis. As the Companies were performing standard fireground operations, the incident rapidly deteriorated due to a hostile fire event. The failure of a window in the fire room allowed fresh oxygen to enter the room, providing a fire that was deprived of one of the key elements of combustion to rapidly intensify. Read More »

A Few Busy Weeks

By in First Generation Firefighter at February 18, 2012 at 5:18 pm
The last few weeks have been busy. Vehicle accidents, one with hazmat involved, lots of EMS calls, working both jobs in addition to duty, and doing training classes. Training is an aspect of the fire service that I'm beginning to really get into. I've co… 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 »

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 »

DOE helps launch first responder training program, app for alt-fuel vehicles

By in Green Maltese at January 30, 2012 at 7:10 pm
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 … Read More »

PA LODD- 19-yr old Brandon Little dies while responding in his POV

By in Fire Daily at January 19, 2012 at 2:00 am
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. 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 »

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 »

Inmate Firefighter Collapses/Dies On Training Hike in Central California

By in Firefighter Blog at January 4, 2012 at 7:38 pm
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. Read More »

FDNY Brooklyn Box 4080: 17 Vandalia Avenue 12.18.1998

By in Command Safety at December 28, 2011 at 8:30 am
FDNY Brooklyn Box 4080: 17 Vandalia Avenue 12.18.1998 Read More »

NFFF/CFD Video—> Make this a MUST WATCH FOR ALL FIREFIGHTERS. Perfect training.

By in Fire Daily at December 28, 2011 at 11:07 am
“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.” Read More »

Remembering Brackenridge 1991 Floor Collapse and LODD

By in Command Safety at December 28, 2011 at 8:25 am
Remembering Brackenridge 1991 Floor Collapse and LODD Read More »

Buffalo Box 191 North Division & Grosvenor Streets; December 27, 1983

By in Command Safety at December 28, 2011 at 8:16 am
Remembering Buffalo Box 191 North Division & Grosvenor Streets; December 27, 1983 Read More »

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