All Blog Posts Tagged 'homer robertson' (3)

When Sparks Fly:Tips for mitigating electrical hazards on the fireground

When Sparks Fly

Tips for mitigating electrical hazards on the fireground

By Homer Robertson



Controlling the utilities at incident scenes should always be a priority. There’s a lot more to securing utilities than just going around the building turning off switches and closing valves. Just like many fireground tasks, it… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 30, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

A Forcible-Entry Homerun: The one-person “baseball swing” simplifies entry on inward-swinging doors

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A Forcible-Entry Homerun


The one-person “baseball swing” simplifies entry on inward-swinging doors

By Homer Robertson



If you read this column regularly, you know that we focus on the basics of firefighting and rescue ops. Being able to do the basics well is the trademark of great firefighters and great… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on July 19, 2010 at 8:00am — 7 Comments

Popping Doors: Tips for removing doors during extrication incidents

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Popping Doors: Tips for removing doors during extrication incidents


By Homer Robertson



Extrication has made some huge strides since the introduction of the Jaws of Life to the fire service in the 1970s. The types of vehicles we encounter are constantly changing; in turn, we must keep up with the changes.



Most fire departments today perform a huge range of tasks,… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on June 2, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

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