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Tactical Discussion: Apartment Fire w/ Critical Decisions by: Nate DeMarse
We first saw this video on Backstep Firefighter. An excellent video surfaced this week that addresses some very critical decisions that must be made in seconds at this early arriving apartment fire in...
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Brotherhood Instructors class in Wildwood NJ
Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. will be presenting our 8-hour hands-on "Beyond the Academy: Engine & Ladder Company Operations" class on Thursday September 15, 2011. This course is hosted by the...
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Some Facts About Standpipes – By: Chris Collier
Did you know standpipe systems are designed to deliver a prescribed amount of water at a prescribed pressure to the top most outlet? Unless you are a fire inspector or you are really into engine...
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The In-Line Pressure Gauge – By: Chris Collier
The in-line pressure gauge is an essential and often overlooked piece of equipment when operating off of a standpipe. From the earliest days of our pump operator training we are taught to start at the...
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More About Nozzles – By: Mike Kirby
This is a debate that plagues the fire service. Most of the personal "experience" or "knowledge" from this debate stems from lack of knowledge or understanding of the simple principle that GPM...
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Pressure Reducing Valves – By: Chris Collier
Lack of water on the fire is a fire ground problem that seldom stands alone. When water is not being applied to the fire at the proper rate we can all agree that things get worse on the fire ground....
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Take a look at these two videos for a great example of coordinated ventilation. The outside vent (OV) firefighter on the fire escape waits until the line is putting water on the fire to take the...
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Coordinated Ventilation – Part II by Nate DeMarse
I stumbled upon a couple videos that drive home points made in the earlier Coordinated Ventilation post. These videos clearly show answers to previously asked questions, and bring up some new...
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Beyond the Academy Video Training Series – Engine Operations: Hydraulic...
Check out the newest Beyond the Academy Video Training Series. This one is entitled "Engine Company Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation with a Smooth-bore/Solid Stream Nozzle. Many fire service members...
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Forcible Entry – The Bam Bam Tool – By: Paul Hoekema
There are numerous ways to manipulate an American Series 2000 type lock to force entry (hockey puck locks with the key way on the rim of the lock not the face). You can cut the lock ¾ opposite of the...
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