Posts Tagged: Firefighter Training
Why Everyone Goes Home doesn’t always mean “Everyone Goes Home.”
"You think I am brave because I carry a gun; well, your fathers are much braver because they carry responsibility, for you, your brothers, your sisters, and your mothers." Charles Bronson as O'Reilly in "The Magnificent Seven"
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Plan B
Are you going to fires with blinders on? Are you approaching your training with blinders on?
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Complacency
For some of us, the routine is one that we do to make sure that our PPE, SCBA, meters and thermal imagers are ready for use. Sometimes the routine turns into a rut…
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The Pressurized Water Extinguisher,
aka “The Can”
We all know searching past fire without the protection of a charged hoseline can have some very bad consequences, but lets face it; for a confirmed life saving effort, we’ll do what we can to get the job done.
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The Definition of Insanity
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
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The Purpose
I also like to practice getting to my pockets. Whether I actually need to or not, if I get into a position that I would need them, I have practiced that. I will be confident that I can reach my wire cutters in a tight spot. The same with my flash light; can I turn it on? Do I have an extra one I can get to?
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Have You Been “Departmentally Institutionalized”?
Oh man. Not feelin' it today for some reason. I definitely need a cup of regulah to get me going. Grab yerself some too and have a seat here with me.
Teaching gives someone a unique opportunity that not everyone else in a given field has. …
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AN EMOTIONAL FEW WEEKS, THE FIRE CRITIC, CHIEF GOLDFEDER, ZACH GREEN AND FOXFIRE
Chief Billy was upset that he wasn't able to take us by their Fallen Firefighter Memorial before he ran out of time. We told him not to worry about it .... just give us the address and we'd be sure to stop by and visit it. NOPE ... that wouldn't due. He didn't want us to go to their memorial, he wanted to TAKE us ! THAT'S BROTHERHOOD .
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“ROOKIE” RANDY EARNS ANOTHER 90 DAYS ON THE JOB
When our recruits complete the acadamy, they are assigned to a company, placed on 1 years probation and have a detailed set of objectives to complete / pass within that year. They are assigned a "Rookie Book" which contains thoses objectives and are evaluated at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 month mark.
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Top-Notch Training Opportunities
Good morning jakes! Got your mug full of regulah?
I promise that these two upcoming training events are ones you won't need to be all loaded up on the regulah for. I've mentioned the new Go>Forward Fire and Leadership Training venture before and…
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Unsolicited PR advice from STATter911.com on the Long Island drill team wreck. If you believe in & can justify what you are doing don’t run & hide. If not, change course.
What I have to say isn't very complicated, but is often missed by those in a position of leadership when they are angry and defensive about those nasty reporters breathing down their necks.
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Our Kids
*Image from Uniform Duds for Kids.
Everyone got there cahffee? Grab some diamond plate. This one might stir up some lively discussion.
So the other night I was listening to an on-line podcast over at FirefighterNetCast that is hosted by …
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New Training Opportunities
Everybody got some regulah? Grab a seat.
Today I want to talk about some new training opportunities that will be coming our way. And by "our way" I mean close to home. There's a new fire and EMS training company in the market and…
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Our new Rookie …
I posted Sunday on the graduation of Recruit Class #14 from our Regional Training Center. See that post HERE .
I mentioned that I was getting a "Rookie" but I didn't have any idea I would be getting one as good as I got .... meet Randy Armbriste…
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Recruit School #14
The Roanoke Regional Training Academy graduated Recruit Class #14 this past Friday (July 8, 2011).
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Classroom or kitchen table? Where have you learned the most?
I’m looking for pictures of your firehouse kitchen table being “used” by firefighters, specifically the times when we sit around it solving all of the world’s problems in an informal setting.
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“Tricks of the Trade” and some other stuff …
We're on the 2nd half of an Easter Sunday tour.
It's been a beautiful, peaceful and quiet day here at "Lucky #13" and I'm hoping it remains that way.
I hope you folks have enjoyed the same and that the Easter Bunny found his way to all of you...
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Building Construction and Systems Training for Commanders, Company Officers and Firefighters
Building Construction and Systems Training for Commanders, Company Officers & Firefighters
New for 2011
An intense and concentrated series of programs examining trends and methods in building construction for the fire service with an emphasize …
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Building Construction and Systems Training for Commanders, Company Officers and Firefighters
Building Construction and Systems Training for Commanders, Company Officers & Firefighters
New for 2011
An intense and concentrated series of programs examining trends and methods in building construction for the fire service with an emphasiz…
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Top Ten Firefighter Loose Hose Line Accident and Training Videos
For some firefighters, the loose fire hose drill is a right of passage. I must admit that it was not part of my curriculum as a vollie or career guy....luckily. I know what to do...shut down the supply! If need be, I will get all wet but I am not planning on training on this any time soon. Tell you what, we will make the next rookie we get at the station do it!
Here is the Top Ten Youtube Videos of Loose Hose Lines!
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Aggressive vs. Safe- Here’s to the end of Either/Or
The truly successful, efficient, and valued public servant will be the intelligent, well-trained firefighter who neither goes completely aggressive nor ineffectively safe.
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Basic Engine Company Ops from the Brotherhood
Brotherhood Instructors training video for engine company ops.
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Back to Basics Part 6: SCBA Drills
Once the alarm goes off they just walk or stand as if they were conserving air. This provides them with an idea of about how long they can conserve their air if they do get trapped and their low air alarm does activate.
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The Good Old Days
I was talking to some old friends that I had worked with when I had originally got hired as a career firefighter. We were discussing the “good old days” and having a good laugh. We all have moved on to different departments and districts since then…
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Exit Access
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If a large group of people were using the stairs to exit this building, this cart would no doubt have a profound affect on their ability to escape. Th…
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