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What do YOU know about building construction types?

Do you know the difference in building types. i.e. Type I or Type II? Will the "type" change the way you will fight this fire? Have you pre-planned or visited these buildings?…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 16, 2022 at 1:53pm — No Comments

New Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems"

Your dream came true. You successfully graduated from the Academy and posted at the station you looked forward too. You like the job and its been three years, but sometimes it feels just like rote. You want more...more to…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 11, 2022 at 2:50pm — No Comments

What Do You Know About Buillding Construction Types & Sprinkler ystems?

Are you a firefighter, eager to learn more about building construction and how it affects our job? What do you know about sprinkler systems, risers, etc.?

Join us on August…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 8, 2022 at 10:09am — No Comments

WEBINAR TICKETS NOW ON SALE:

NOW ON SALE! Tickets for our upcoming webinar, "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," with Chief Mike Terpak and Capt. E.J. Henninger on August 16th at 6:30 PM ET

Just aim your…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 1, 2022 at 10:07am — No Comments

WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Tickets on sale at 12:01AM ET TONIGHT!!!

Look, most of us have some brand of "big-box" store, either in our district or nearby. Are you aware of at least two major fires at these type of stores in the last 18-24 months? Do you know what to do? Visited? Pre-plan?

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for you to learn what…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 30, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Tickets On Sale Friday 7/1 at 12:01 AM ET

"Sprinklers & Buildings" Webinar

With Chief Mike Terpak and Capt. E.J.…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 27, 2022 at 5:48pm — No Comments

New Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems"

We are proud to announce our second webinar of 2022:

"Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," on Tuesday, august 16th at 6:00 PM EDT.

Tickets go on sale on July 1st at 12:01 AM EDT, at $20 per ticket. Net proceeds with benefit the 5-Alarm Task Force…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 20, 2022 at 10:22am — No Comments

LAST CALL FOR TICKETS FOR WEBINAR!

FINAL CALL! Ticket sales end at 5:00 PM EDT TODAY!

Join us for our webinar this evening, "Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke," with Capt. Mike Daley and BC Andy Starnes. Tix are $20 at https://lBit.ly/Fire_and_Smoke. Net proceeds benefit first Responders.

This is your opportunity to learn from two of the best instructors in the country! You will listen, learn and observe. Then, please share…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on April 13, 2022 at 8:10am — No Comments

We're Just Two Days Away From the "FIRE BEHAVIOR & READING SMOKE" Webinar

Coming up this week on Wednesday April 13th at 6:30 PM EDT. Our webinar, "Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke," with Capt. Mike Daley & Battalion Chief Andy Starnes. Learn more...do better...share!…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on April 11, 2022 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

WEBINAR: "FIRE BEHAVIOR & READING SMOKE"

Our webinar is THIS Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 PM EDT. Tickets are still available but we are quickly selling towards our limit!…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on April 9, 2022 at 8:04am — No Comments

WEBINAR: "FIRE BEHAVIOR & READING SMOKE"

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 6:30 PM EDT!

We present Capt. Mike Daley and Battalion Chief Andy Starnes, instructing at our webinar, "FIRE BEHAVIOR & READING SMOKE!"

Tickets…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on April 6, 2022 at 5:39am — No Comments

If you're a firefighter who always wants to learn and be at the top of your craft, this webinar is for you!

We present Lt. Mike Daley and Battalion Chief Andy Starnes who will discuss, "Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke." Both of these firefighters hold national renown for their teaching, instruction and live presentations.

Tickets are $20 and selling quickly. The net proceeds benefit the 5-Alarm Task Force Foundation account, from which we disburse funds to our Brothers and Sisters, and/or their families, in dire need.

To get your tickets,…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on April 1, 2022 at 8:37am — 1 Comment

Hard-Wired vs. Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

When choosing a fire alarm system for your business, you need to consider whether a hard-wired or a wireless system will work better for you. There are advantages and disadvantages of each choice.

Hard-Wired Fire Alarms

Wired alarm systems are a great choice for new buildings where wires can be hidden inside of finished walls and ceilings. However, wired alarms may not be the best option for historical buildings where the wires cannot be hidden very easily…

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Added by Julie Heltunen on March 31, 2022 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Honor/Color Guard

I’m looking to start an Honor/Color Guard on my department but have no idea where to begin… if anyone can help me out with some pointers I’d appreciate it

Added by Matthew Weed on March 30, 2022 at 9:33am — 1 Comment

Learn About Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke

Want to learn about fire behavior and learning to read smoke? Then join us with Lt. Mike Daley and Batt. Chief Andy Starnes on April 13th at 6:30 PM EDT. Tickets are $20 and available at http://Bit.ly/Fire_and_Smoke.

Net proceeds will benefit our Brothers and Sisters, and/or…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on March 29, 2022 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Learn About Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke

What are the smoke and flames here telling you? What is the immediate…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on March 25, 2022 at 12:56pm — No Comments

"Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke"

Tickets for "Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke" go on sale at 12:01 AM EDT on March 21st! and the webinar is on April 13th at 6:30 PM ET. Tickets are $20 and net proceeds will go to the 5-Alarm Task Force Corp's…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on March 20, 2022 at 11:11am — No Comments

New Webinar: "Fire Behavior & Reading Smoke"

Join is for our first webinar of 2022, "Fire Behavior and Reading Smoke." Presenters are Lt. Mike Daley, President, Kill the Flashover and Battalion Chief Andy Starnes of Insight Training LLC, will be on April 13th at 6:30 PM ET.

Tickets go on sale on March 21st at 12:01 AM for $20 each. Net proceeds benefit the 5-Alarm Task Force Corp Foundation Account, from which we provide financial assistance to our Brothers or Sisters, and/or their families, in dire need.

We will also…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on March 15, 2022 at 11:27am — No Comments

Episode 6-16 – Battalion Chief John Hayowyk Jr & Capt. James Kovacs - The Passaic Chemical Fire

On January 14, 2022, a massive fire erupted at a pool chemical and supplies manufacturing plant erupted into a massive inferno in Passaic NJ. Due to its location, it was first called in as a car fire on a highway that runs behind the C-side of the involved structure.

In charge of Tour 3 that day was good friend, Battalion Chief John Hayowyk A. Hayowyk, Jr., with over 29 years in the fire service. Also on shift that evening was Capt. James Kovacs, a 24-year veteran of the fire…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 3, 2022 at 9:46am — No Comments

Episode 6-11 - "5-Aalarm Task Force!" - PFAS in Our Bunker Gear

Catch the video of our interview with FF Jason Burns of the Fall River MA FD, Local 1314. We discuss the how and why he became so deeply immersed into the controversial topic of PFAS (forever chemicals) in our bunker…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on December 1, 2021 at 10:45am — No Comments