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Basics of the Mayday–Podcast
This is a short podcast discussing some basics of calling the Mayday. In this episode we discuss the shift from using LUNAR to the three W’s. Who are you? What happened to you? Where are you? With those three questions, as a firefighter we can provide pertinent information and not have to try to remember […]
Choosing the Right Bailout System
By Frank Lipski of Engine House Training, LLC Check out our Class at FDIC 2016 Fire Forces Bailout in Virginia Introduction The process of choosing a bailout system for your agency can be difficult to say the least.  In this article, I am going to share with you my step-by-step guide to ensure you are able to […]
Ground Ladders: A Quick Discussion Podcast
This episode is a discussion about ground ladders. It’s a basic piece of equipment that has such a huge value to us on the fire ground, but in many cases, get’s forgotten. Â They’re forgotten until they are needed, and then it could be a life and death situation for firefighters and victims. We talk briefly […]
A Story of Survival with Kansas City Fire Captain Charley Cashen
In this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Kansas City, Missouri Fire Captain Charley Cashen shares his story of survival. Charley was caught in a rapidly changing fire while searching for a victim in the basement of a home in January 2015. Captain Cashen, a 30 year fire service veteran shares his experience, and lessons […]
Choosing the Right Bailout Kit
Be sure to check out our HOT class at FDIC 2015: Firefighter Bailout Choosing the Right Bailout System for Your Department February 11, 2015 by Frank Lipski Leave a Comment Introduction The process of choosing a bailout system for your agency can be difficult to say the least.  In this article, I am going to share with you my […]
Simple Low Profiling Clip for SCBA
The attached vidoe is a very short and simple clip about how teach firefighters to low profile. As we tell firefighters in our classes, removing your SCBA should be a last resort, but a skill that you must be proficient at. Being prepared is as much about mastering the basics as it is about being […]
Company Drill: Standpipe Operations
This is a great drill from a great Brother and friend, Lance Peeples of the Webster Groves Fire Department in St. Louis County. Look for more great material from Lance in the future. Daily Drill 1: Standpipe Operations “The Daily Drill” is designed to spark discussion about operational issues in YOUR […]
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Standpipe or Not?
The standpipe is then "sunk" into the hydrant, and the hose is connected to the exposed ends of the standpipe.
2017-06-05 03:19:52
Company Discussions: Redeployment?
This is my department, 360 done. Fire in the walkout basement and fully charged the house. The fire vented itself on the D side at the landing of the basement stairwell. Crews made entry at the walkout basement garage door and the interior basement door. The fire was stopped in the kitchen. The insurance Co.pany…
2017-04-25 19:17:18
Commanding the Mayday–Part 1
Jerry, I couldn't agree with your more. We, and many others, have moved to a more simple approach for the downed firefighter. Asking them to provide who they are, where they are, or think they are, and what happened to them is becoming more the norm. The rest will be asked by the IC or…
2017-04-20 17:16:11
Commanding the Mayday–Part 1
Good scenario. I have it that Mayday is a relatively new concept to the fire service as a whole and there are pieces of it that require leveling across all departments. Fore example, why is the fire service so concerned with knowing the unit ID of the Mayday and less concerned with the Maydays location?…
2017-04-20 13:47:10
Leaders Build Strong Teams
Simply put, Together Each Achieves More!
2017-04-19 23:36:12
