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Significant Stuff from the UL/NIST Studies: Not Exterior Water Application
I have been sifting through information, articles, blogs, classes, videos and everything in between for the past couple of years from the recent UL and NIST burns and research. We have all argued or debated about the application of exterior water and whether or not this is appropriate or not. While I believe there is […]
Get Around
Here are some more pictures from my A Shift buddies, Jim, Bob and Dave at Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. These photos show the challenges of just getting into some of our buildings. It's a lot easier to get a good look at the working mechanisms and traits of these obstacles during daylight and in […]
Anatomy of a Basement Fire
Here is a short video that you can use for a drill or training night. Feel free to use however you like. This is from a recent basement fire and what was looked for and what was done. There are some considerations to think about. This is not everything for all basement fires. Just a simple tutorial. Feel free to add your experience and ideas to this video.
The Daily Drill 2: VES
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?
Release the Ladder Rack!
As apparatus drivers when we pull up to the scene of a working fire we are thinking about charging the appropriate line, getting the right gallons per minute to your interior crews and finding a water supply source before the tank water is exhausted. That is a lot to do and you normally do it all on your own. Well, there is one more thing I would like you to add to your list.
Blog Information
Winter Operations Checklist and Podcast
Working so closely with departments, another often overlooked component is your OWN facilities winterization needs.. From frozen / broken doors to accessibility, dangerous conditions and more - It's critical to plan for it all!
2017-08-02 14:01:14
Cleveland School Fire of 1923
My great uncle, Dan Sowell, lost his two daughters in the fire. His son, Frank, had to drive the buggy home and tell his parents they died in the fire. Their bodies were identified and buried at Beulah Methodist Church. There is also a mass grave there for bodies that could not be identified. My…
2017-07-22 16:23:34
Battalion Chief Officer Development Program: May 2, 2016
any Battalion chief class coming up in the future
2017-07-10 20:59:31
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
