Two and Three-Man Crews Entry No.1: Gastonia, North Carolina

North Carolina engine company is staffed with four but routinely runs with three.   The first entry in our Two and Three-Man Crew research…

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A couple of my photos from recent events. I would appreciate any comments you may have. Thank You

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What events do you think are most historically relevant to the fire industry?

What events do you think are most historically relevant to the fire industry?

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4" vs 5" supply hose, which would you put on your truck?

I recently came in contact with a department that was looking to change from 5" LDH to 4" LDH, I Know that I work for a department that mad…

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Tobacco Barn Fires Have you had any experience with them? How do you attack these fires?

Our station is located in a largely agricultural area and one the major farm crops that IS  grown in our area is cured tobacco. For those n…

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Apartment Fire Considerations

This is another video I put together. I have been getting positive feedback on this format, so I will continue to do this. We are addressin…

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Hybrid cars

Has anyone practiced with or has a training program for Hybrid cars and trucks. We are trying to get info to do a training class but findin…

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Live: NFFF Memorial Weekend Candlelight Service

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Candlelight Service will be broadcast live tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern ti…

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Tender Size vs. Drop Tank Size

Hi Folks - looking for some opinions out there on the size of the drop tanks used for tenders (tankers) and the amount of gallons that they…

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Get The Rear! Truck Company Operations on Side Charlie and the Roof

"Truck 12 is on the scene, side Charlie, three stories, with fire showing from Division 3."   For some of you operating with truck companie…

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