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Buffalo 1 alarm fire at 43 MILITARY Ave

2014-06-27T18:37:19.938Z

Buffalo Firefighters responded to one of two structure fires last night. The first job engine 19 went to investigate smoke in the area of 43 MILITARY RD, Eng...

Firefighter SCBA - How to improve your "Mask Up" times

2013-04-02T04:04:03.822Z

This video will describe and demonstate various steps and techniques that can be used to improve your “Mask Up” times. It is NOT intended for Firefighters who practice coming off the rig already masked up or who only have to connect their regulator to “Go on Air”.

Coming off the rig with your facepiece on or breathing air can have both advantages and disadvantages. When you still have to don your Mask, Hood, Helmet and Gloves - The techniques in this video (if you choose to follow them) will guarantee you faster times.

Ideally the majority of steps for donning your S.C.B.A. should be completed enroute - The less moves that still need to be accomplished and the faster and more efficiently they can be done, the quicker a Firefighter can make entry and the more LIVES and property that can be saved.

The bottom line is that every Firefighter should be an expert when it comes to their equipment and donning their S.C.B.A. - When lives hang in the balance, every second can count!

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

Firefighter Forcible Entry: Pulling Hinges from a Metal Door and Jamb

2013-02-12T01:45:33.137Z

This video is intended to answer the questions of when and how would you pull hinges from a metal door and jamb. It’s important to mention that when forcing entry we should start our approach from the lock side FIRST. Attacking the hinges should be a LAST resort due additional obstacles and security measures that can be hidden from view on the inside of the door - Including padlocks, slide bolts, security hinges and door closers - All of which can be located on the hinge side of the door.

Beyond this, FFs should also consider bringing both a set of Irons as well as a circular saw (with steel cutting blade) up to the scene. Having both available will increase your tactical options and allow an efficient transition from Plan A to Plan B, etc.

This video is NOT a recommendation for attacking hinges - It was produced to simply give the viewer a perspective of the time and effort needed to accomplish this task. The best advice I can give is to become proficient in the use of the Irons - When properly implemented by knowledgeable and experienced operators they will be effective in defeating many if not most of the doors you will encounter.

The SAW is a viable option & should be a piece of equipment in your F/E arsenal, but remember these points:
1. The Irons are easier to carry - When split up, 2 FFs can have them in their possession at all times.
2. A set of Irons should be on every rig where saws may not.
3. The Irons will always start, will not run out of gas, or get flooded, or not operate in smoke - Saws can & do malfunction versus the effectiveness of the Irons is based more on the user than the tools themselves.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

Firefighter Training Prop - The Pitched Roof Attachment

2012-11-19T21:31:32.684Z

This is a new prop that I designed and constructed to be used in conjunction with the FF Training Wall Prop that I first built quite a few years ago - It's called the Pitched Roof Attachment.

A variety of skills can be practiced on this prop which will help prepare FFs to operate more efficiently and safely from pitched roofs. The prop can be adjusted to 3 different pitches including a 6/12, 9/12 and 12/12 - The low height of the prop is great for training new FFs who don't yet feel comfortable or confident working on a full height roof.

Just like the FF Training Wall Prop, there isn't one component in the Pitched Roof Attachment that is longer than 8 feet or wider than 4 feet - This allows the prop to be easily transported and assembled nearly anywhere. On inclement days it can even be set up right inside the apparatus bay of the fire house.

The cost of the Pitched Roof Attachment shown in the video was approximately $300.00. If you're interested in the prop, send me your email address and I will forward the plans FREE of charge.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

PENNSAUKEN ALL HANDS BUILDING FIRE 7-14-12

2012-07-15T00:06:38.189Z

Pennsauken, NJ-- Companies arrived to 7510 Maple Ave to find smoke showing from a garage attached to the building. First arriving companies went into operation with a 2.5" line while the ladder company opened up and went into roof operations. A 2nd line was pulled to the bravo side to assist with some minor flare ups, crews appeared to hold the fire to the garage area.

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