Posts Categorized: Training Development
When should Chief of Department take command? (update w/ video)
A look at Boston incident workload and the role of the Chief of Department at a major multi-jurisdictional event.
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Naked EMT Teaching – backstory
Mike provides the flop-sweat backstory to "Naked EMT Teaching"
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The First Due Rural Engine: Laying the Line
I recently have had a lot of suggestions and requests to post on some volunteer, rural, combination issues that the fire service faces. I started and am still a member of a mostly rural volunteer, now combination, department. My earliest exposure to the …
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Sequestration Stymies Federal Participation at Fire Rescue Med
No funds for federal travel suspends valuable coordination from federal EMS partners.
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The Best Fire, EMS, Rescue, and Haz Mat iPhone and Android Apps
Here you will find the names of most of the top Fire/EMS smart phone applications (Apps) as shared by the readers on the Fire Critic Facebook page. Most are found on either your iphone or Android marketplaces. All you have to do is use the terms below to search for them on your phone.
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P.G. Working:
Pre-Arrival and First-In Videos of Lanham Fire
On the scene, side Alpha, fire showing.
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“Get Off The F$@%ing Radio!”…I think we have all said this at one point in time, just maybe not on camera
I think we have all said this at one time or another. This short clip below captures just that moment in time where we have something to say...but someone else apparently won't shut up on the radio.
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“A period of great change”
Engineering-based fire suppression will change the way we put wet stuff on red stuff.
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FDIC FOOLS Bash, Baltimore FF Critical, Highland Park Rescue Video, NC Rescue, Chief Tom Carr Passes and More
FDIC FOOLS Bash, Baltimore FF Critical, Highland Park Rescue Video, Craven County, NC Rescue, Chief Tom Carr Passes and More
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A.C.T now!
Over the last year, what did you do to increase your emergency services knowledge, skills, and abilities? What supporting educational programs did you complete? What training classes did you attend? Most importantly, what changes in behavior did you impl…
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ATTITUDE – Difference between Success and Failure
History’s greatest achievements have been made by individuals who excelled only slightly over the masses of other individuals in their respective fields. I am reminded of this when you look at athletes. Most have significant levels of talent. …
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Attitude is Everything
[singlepic id=1 w=320 h=240 float=] It is great to be back after a fairly lengthy hiatus due to the need to focus on the organization I serve Horry County Fire Rescue. Since coming to Horry County Fire Rescue I have had the opportunity to serve with a ve…
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The Compartment and the Company
Tactical Fireground successes are measured by the abilities of the Company
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April is Autism Awareness Month: Now Let’s Go Farther
In honor of all of those with Special Needs and also of those who love them, let's go a bit father than "Awareness" for Autism Awareness Month.
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Video: 4 Alarm Row House Fire in Jersey City, NJ. Check out the Trench Cut on this Job. (3 Videos)
Firefighters battle a four-alarm fire in Jersey City, N.J. spreading through a row of homes. Some six of the 14 homes are believed affected by the blaze. (March 27). The fire occurred on Belmont Avenue. 100 Firefighters worked for 3 hours to contain the fire. Take a look at the trench cut the firefighters made across the roof-line. What a job that must have been!
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Setting Up a Hoseline For Success
We must start at understanding why we are using the hose load we are using and the pros/cons
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Must See Video: Dayton Firefighter Struck At Accident Scene During Icy Bridge Pile Up Caught on Dash Camera
Dayton Fire Capt. Barry Cron is in serious condition today after a spectacular series of crashes early this morning on a bridge along U.S. 35 near Gettysburg Avenue.
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Never Ask The Dead
It lies in pride, a haughtiness that gushes over with phrases of “brotherhood”, RFB-KTF and t-shirt slogans in place of proven wisdom.
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Company Snapshot: Fire Cam (FireVideo.Net)
Fire Cam (FireVideo.net) is owned by Firefighter Rob Schield who took some time to answer our questions about his company and products.
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There is No Profile for the White Elephant in the Smoke Filled Room
There is a huge disconnect between what is needed in that smoke filled room and what people decide to learn and train on.
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Forcible Entry Training Opportunity in Bedford, VA This Weekend!
For those in the Southwestern, VA region (or beyond) please consider attending this outstanding training opportunity being taught by two of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's most seasoned and highly proficient instructors - Captain Dave Barlow and Lt Scott Kraut.
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Pushing Down the Skills – Bringing New Tricks to BLS
Pushing skills down to lower licensure levels has always been something that EMS has done. What skills should BLS providers have that they don't currently have? Here's my take on the debate.
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SCBA Familiarization
Do you know your SCBA? Really, REALLY know it? I do...mostly, I'm ashamed to admit I could know the numbers and pressure levels a bit better. My current position as Fire Academy Instructor has really opened my eyes to some of the basic tasks of this ca…
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Smart and Intelligent Firefighting
It's not about NOT fighting fires, but rather fighting fires smarter.
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“You Can’t Handle the Truth”