Posts Categorized: Training
What Replaced The 50-Foot Ladder?
FOR DECADES, MAYBE EVEN 100 YEARS, ladder trucks carried at least one 50-ft. extension ground ladder.
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Boston’s Ladder Culture
Why does Boston throw so many ladders?
Mainly because it’s better to have them and not need them.
If you ask around Boston Fire you will get 4 common answers. Most likely after they ask you why a firefighter would even ask a ques…
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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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FDIC Day 3 Wrap Up: Booth Visits and More!
The last day at FDIC was Friday for me and the list of people to stop by and see was very long and even a little stair climb to fit in before the 4ish hour drive back to the Detroit area.
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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 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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FDIC Itinerary: Brotherhood, Climbing, Giveaways, and of course Beer!
It's hard to believe that FDIC 2013 starts next week! We've worked up a tentative itinerary.
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Taking it to the Streets: Vacant, unoccupied, abandoned
If you don’t know and understand the building, how can you identify and select appropriate strategies and tactics?
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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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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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Wildfire Training in France
Training For Municipal Fire Brigade Recruits
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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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FDIC, 9/11 Stair Climb, Botherhood, and Beer!
FDIC is a tradition for many in the fire service. When I make the drive down from the Detroit area next month it will be
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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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Blurring the ALS/BLS distinction
The development of mobile healthcare will eliminate the ALS/BLS demarcation in EMS ... sooner than you think
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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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Let’s Talk about the Ole Radio Strap/Radio Pocket Debate. Fairfax County Releases Detailed Report on the Topic
How do you wear your handheld radio? Do you even wear one? Do you use a strap? Do you use a radio pocket on your coat? Do you care? Do you have a reason why you wear it one way or another?
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EMS Today Wednesday snow notes
Snosequester, EMS on the Hill Day and a local demonstration of 9-1-1 response at the EMS Today conference
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The Test
The recruits have graduated, they will be moving into their first assignments. They have a lot of things left to learn but they have the basics of fire behavior and attack to build from.
Towards the end they started asking questions about firehouse …
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Training Day (cont’d.)
Checking Out Some Evolutions at the Training Ground
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Making the Basics, Basic!
For new and aspiring fire officers remember training does not have to take all day, but has to be effective and have a measurable outcome at the end.
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Fire Officer Webinar discount for Firegeezer readers
Special discount for Firegeezer readers!
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Should Fire Training Be Banned? a commentary