JR firefighter training Ideas?

by Zach Downs

Feb 6, 2009

I am a cadet for a Missouri fire department. I spend almost every weekend I can there running calls and just Being around the fire house hanging with the guys. However it can get pretty boring when there are no calls going on, training, or the usual firehouse pranks. I would like to get more involved in training but I am not sure on ideas to train on, and I know this sounds stupid because there are countless things even basics to cover. So I am asking you guys if you have any ideas that I could do to get other firefighters and my fellow cadets more involved in training please let me know. This could be daily training, Drills, or just a class room training anything at all! Thank you
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  • Marc

    -Rope Systems
    -Fill a dumpster with wood, light it all on fire and put it out
    -EMS
    -C-spine
    -USAR
    -Hazmat
    -Confined space rescue

    Feb 8, 2009

  • smalltownfirefighter728

    I think everyone has covered pretty much all the ideas..What really helped me was starting out with my gear and "mustering" fully packed out breathing air. I got to the point were I was racing my Captain and winning. But like they said just know the trucks, every function. Talk to your senior firefighters and see what they think would be a good idea to train on. And if all else fails talk to your companies TO

    Feb 9, 2009

  • Karl Grath

    I personally like to split my free time up between mind and body. So, I'll watch fire training DVD's and then reenact the drills myself, usually with my gear so I can get used to it. Other than that, I keep myself occupied with cheap fire service workbooks that keep my problem-solving skills and basic equipment knowledge on-point.

    Sep 17, 2014