All Videos Tagged the (My Firefighter Nation) - My Firefighter Nation

Old Russian fire trucks are still in the ranks

2017-02-18T07:50:20.981Z

Old Russian fire trucks are still in the ranks

A Day In The Life....Shreveport Fire

2015-05-20T12:06:38.869Z

This is a Day In The Life with Shreveport Fire Department. I am an Engineer on SFD Truck-1 and currently enrolled in film school. This was one classes final project. Over 16,000 views this weekend. Made it on IAFF home page! Any questions about the drone or Firecam footage let me know. IWPT511@gmail.com

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 Forcible Entry - "Quick Tips"

2013-01-20T20:12:32.144Z

This is a short video on a few tips that can enhance your forcible entry training as well a couple demonstrations on "Spiking" in and outward opening doors.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!

Dale G.…

Nine

2012-04-25T16:01:33.993Z

This video is very personal to me. Its the moment I knew I was born to be a Firefighter. As I witnessed this through the lens of a camera, all I could think of is putting it down and doing something to help.

I went operational the next day. Since then its been hard to pick the camera back up. I would rather help people than film it. You can ask anyone that knows me, I live for it. But my passion to tell our story remains strong, and I will not give up until I succeed.

Some graphic content. I don't need to hear any criticism about this one. If you need to shoot your mouth off about whats wrong with this video, just unfriend me or unlike VTS or what ever you need to do. This is real life. It happens all the time. The rest of you, enjoy it for what it is worth. A personal life changing event for me. I humbly present "Nine"