May 2011 Blog Posts (46)

Computer-Based Training: An integral part of developing today’s firefighters

By Kevin Milan

Although hands-on class enrollment skyrockets each year at every major fire service conference, exhibit hall vendors proclaim computer-based training (CBT) is the answer to every training challenge. The troops want hands-on training, but vendors provide electronic solutions. At first, these two realities seem to be in direct conflict with each other; however, they do share a common ground: Like hands-on training, if applied… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 16, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...May 16, 2011

Yesterday was my first experience at Live Burn training at the Union County Fire Academy.

I was the accountability officer and participated in the clean-up. Even though I didn't head into the structure it was so beneficial that I was there. Everything from my initial training was enforced because if it is your first time at live burn training (I was with alot of the newer guys) it's like an entirely new learning…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on May 16, 2011 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

HAPPY 127TH ANNIVERSARY TO HAMPTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY STATION NO1!

I want to send a a big shout out to my fellow brothers on our 127th years of faithful service to the great citizens and city of Hampton VA. Great job guys!!!! We had a awsome time last night at our banquet. Thank you Ladies Auxiliary for putting together a great night for us.

Added by kevin marcellin on May 15, 2011 at 1:45pm — No Comments

School Bus Roll-Over Pinning

This past week at BGSU’s State Fire School (www.fireschool.org) we spent a great deal of time in the Heavy Rescue class focusing on lifting. For this post, I am going to show some options for lifting a rolled over school bus that is pinning a victim. Your thoughts might be gravitating towards

the use of airbags,…

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Added by Paul Hasenmeier on May 13, 2011 at 6:43pm — No Comments

How the LAST Program Can Help Your Department Cope with an LODD

By Ron Siarnicki

As captain of the Lutherville (Maryland) Volunteer Fire Department, near Baltimore, Steve Weatherby was confident he and his department were well prepared for any call for help, for every imaginable incident. As with every department, the members routinely drill and practice. They all take necessary fire service classes and become recertified. They debrief after calls—formally and informally—with colleagues in the department.… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 12, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

The Big Question: How to Measure the Effectiveness of Prevention Programs

The Big Question

Measuring the performance of fire prevention programs starts with asking why they exist in the first place

By Jim Crawford

For some time, many of us in the prevention field have been discussing model performance measures for fire prevention programs. It’s no secret that the measures apply for other injury-control strategies and that… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 11, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Two Benchmarks for Water Delivery on the Modern Fireground

The Right Amount of “Wet Stuff”

Two Benchmarks for Water Delivery on the Modern Fireground

By Paul Spencer

The world of a modern-day engineer has changed, and many of us are struggling to keep up. Fires that used to go out relatively easily are now challenging us more than ever. The fuels involved in residential structure fires are changing along with fire behavior, forcing us to develop greater… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 10, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

NIMS

Does Anyone know the Exact Website for the NIMS online course???????

Added by Trey Kelly on May 10, 2011 at 3:27am — 1 Comment

CONGRATS BIG BROTHER!!!!!!

Want to send a big congrats to my Big Brother Capt. Curt Marcellin on being promoted to Capt. of the Springfield Mass. Fire Dept. Making him the 1st black fire captain in the department..Way to go Big Bro!!!!!!

Added by kevin marcellin on May 9, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Attic Fire Tactics from the Inside Up

In modern construction, ladder companies may need to perform a roof attack

By Randy Frassetto

In newer construction, attic fires pose unique challenges, making fireground tactics difficult at best. One effective tactic that can help: using a ladder crew to support the crews operating inside the structure.

Executed with property conservation in mind, leaving the drywall on the… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 9, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

New to the Fire Industry

I wanted to know if there are any informative videos or shows on the Internet that show firefighters in action?

Added by Henry Y. Taggart on May 8, 2011 at 11:29pm — No Comments

VICTIM SURVIVABILITY PROFILING. A CLARIFICATION on BACKSTEP FIREFIGHTER

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Added by Dave LeBlanc on May 7, 2011 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Forcible Entry Door Prop

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Added by Paul Hasenmeier on May 6, 2011 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Know Your Disassembly Tools for Extrications

Disassembly can be advantageous to cutting or prying tactics, but you need to know which tools to grab

Story & Photos by Les Baker

Disentanglement tactics may necessitate disassembling parts of a vehicle. In many cases, disassembly is much more advantageous than tactics that involve cutting and prying. Disassembling a vehicle creates safer working conditions, significantly reduces the… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 6, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Helicopters

Whenever WCBS/Ch. 2's chopper is aloft over a fire, the footage from cameras is fed not only to the station, but to the FDNY's…

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Added by Ray J on May 6, 2011 at 7:01am — 1 Comment

Never Forget

Obama visits Ground Zero:…

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Added by Ray J on May 6, 2011 at 6:48am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...May 5, 2011

Have you all wondered what's happened to me?

I am working with no contract like many of you guys have had to do. I totally understand your pain. It's given me an ulcer and anxiety.

However, on a good note, I am seeing consistently that I am worth more and it will be just a matter of time before someone snaps me up and I can dive right into their internet experience.

Give me a laptop…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on May 5, 2011 at 8:21pm — 3 Comments

The Whole Package: Developing a total wellness program

By Mike Ong

Having participated in many health and fitness symposiums over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting firefighters from all over the world, and I’ve entertained a variety of questions regarding the development of wellness programs for their respective departments. In short, I’ve learned a great deal about other departments and the challenges they face in developing or growing their programs.

Most attendees of… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 4, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Numbers Spark Improvements at Austin Fire Department

A business intelligence software application provides the AFD with statistical basis to better itself

By Rhoda Mae Kerr & Elizabeth Gray

“You can get a lot further with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word.” These memorable words attributed to mobster Al Capone have relevance in the world of fire service company officers—not in promoting violence (no one is advocating that), but… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 3, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

5.1.11

My friends it has been a great day. i had spent the weekend in Fort bragg north carolina doing training, and when i got home i had recieved news i have been waiting ten long years to hear. the man responsible for the attacks on 9.11.01, Osama Bin Laden, is dead. the man responsible for over 3000 lives lost. the man responsible for the loss of so many of my friends and family. the man that gave me the courage to stand up and do what is right, give up my every day life to become a soldier in the… Continue

Added by Ryan Chinn on May 3, 2011 at 1:57am — No Comments