Archive for July2011

The Daily Drill: Part 3-Forcible Entry
July 28, 2011 | buildling construction, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting-operations, forcible entry | dc802 | 1 Comment

Some departments order halligan tools that are longer than the standard 30” length for increased leverage.  What is a serious disadvantage of longer tools?

Basic Tactical Considerations
July 23, 2011 | buildling construction, command-leadership, fire-rescue-topics, firefighting-operations, fires, search, situational awareness, size up, training-development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Uncategorized, vent, ventilation | dc802 | 7 Comments

What are some considerations that must be looked at with this fire?  What would be your next plan of action?  Why ist there so much heat and smoke with the fire venting the exterior?  What is your size up?

The Daily Drill 2: VES
July 12, 2011 | RIT, search, self rescue, situational awareness, training-development, training-fire-rescue-topics, VES | dc802 | 2 Comments
Entry Img

Notice how the roof ladder projects into the window slightly.  However, the ladder is already at a very low angle that could result in the butt kicking out.  Should the ladder tip be removed from the window to allow for easier emergency exit/victim removal or does the angle of the ladder preclude this?  What are possible solutions?

The “Me” Environment
July 2, 2011 | administration-leadership, fire-rescue-topics, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting-operations, rescues, RIT, search, self rescue, situational awareness, size up, VES | dc802 | 12 Comments

I have to admit that I am a proponent of safety.  I believe in wearing seat belts. I believe in wearing all of your protective gear and equipment. I believe in being healthier.  I believe in doing a 360 and situational awareness.  These are just a few of the safety issues that I believe in.