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Permalink Reply by Gregory on October 10, 2008 at 1:21pm

I didn't see that until you posted it, but I love the idea. I don't see a link anywhere to contribute, but it does look like a community web site. I've emailed the administrator, we'll see if I can get any information.

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Permalink Reply by Gregory on October 10, 2008 at 1:41pm

Just got a reply from the administrator. Here were his/her answers:

"The site has a core of instructors that will be continuously uploading information for recruits, the eventual goal is to be a completely free web site that provides the information necessary for someone starting from scratch to be able to pass their Firefighter I & II and EMT-B courses. Once we feel we have achieved this idea, we will provide HazMat and TRT information as well"

"Yes, we are looking for contributors. We have the writers and editors we need, but video and image media are always hard to come by. Right now, for instance, we are looking for video on actual ventilation cuts."



To me, that means "We have backing, we are fully functional, but we need help". I like the idea of a free reference site, we all know recruits have trouble with certain things like tying knots that require repetition. A video is certainly easier to watch than leafing through a textbook.

I hope that helps with your question Marcus :)

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Permalink Reply by T.J. on October 10, 2008 at 5:16pm

Never heard of this before, Thanks though I'll check into it.

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Permalink Reply by Justin Buck on October 10, 2008 at 6:00pm

i have never heard of it but will check it out

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Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on October 10, 2008 at 6:42pm

I hadn't heard of this until now. I'll definitely check it out.

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Permalink Reply by Oldman on October 10, 2008 at 7:08pm

Took a quick glance at it. Looks pretty good. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Marcus on October 10, 2008 at 10:12pm

I spent some time looking at the site tonight, and I think I understand the structure. Their videos are all listed at this one:

http://www.firewiki.net/content/video-index

The way they're implemented is pretty cool. The flashover and backdraft videos in the Fire Behavior lecture are a good example, I can't wait to see how they present the next series.

http://www.firewiki.net/content/fire-phases-interior-hazards

This could be very useful to recruits, but I'll be frequently browsing the site to brush up on my knowledge.

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Permalink Reply by Marcus on October 14, 2008 at 1:03pm

Checked this place out again today, looks like they're putting up certification quizzes. I've been talking to the administrator, he needs people but only for video lectures and knowledgable information and thus, does not need me :(

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