Yes, when we bump into a fire department like this I enjoy telling you it is that simple...If you treat your men great, they will make you shine!
Read More »Close Call Training Video: Firefighters Bail Out When Training Doesn’t go as Expected
PPA (Positive Pressure Attack) Drill doesn't quite go as expected in North Las Vegas. At least that is the jist of what I got out of the video title and radio traffic after the bailout.
Read More »Close Call Video:Dash Camera Captures Hoover, AL Fire Engine Near Miss
This video documents why we MUST drive with due regard for others moronic driving decisions. Coming to a complete stop at red lights and wearing your seat belt are also GREAT ideas.
Read More »Video: LAFD (Lehigh Acres FD, FL) House Fire…”Go Get the Irons”
As with most videos of fires I post, I think this one has some training bits in it. I don't like armchair quarterbacking fires I wasn't at, but I do like sharing videos that might have something to help provide some training talk.
Read More »Best of the Rest – Blowin’ Smoke, A Blessing, FH Expo, NC Chief Resigns, Staying the Course, and Much More!
Best of the Rest - Blowin' Smoke, A Blessing, FH Expo, NC Chief Resigns, Staying the Course, and Much More!
Read More »Best of the Rest – Firehouse Expo Meetup, Visitors, Sex Toy Extrication, Chattanooga Recruit Video, and Much More!
Best of the Rest - Firehouse Meetup, Visitors, Sex Toy Extrication, Chattanooga Recruit Video, and Much More!
Read More »Video: Devalan, WI Firefighters Make Quick Work of Well Involved House Fire
By all appearances, this seems to be a pretty decent knockdown by a single engine company after arriving to a well involved single family dwelling. I am sure it helped that they are obviously carrying more than the standard 500 gallons of tank water and have a hydrant nearby.
Read More »Audio: Dispatch Audio Released in Beardstown Fatal Fire Where Family and Mayor are Critical of Response…For Good Reason!
This fire occurred on April 15, 2012. The tapes were released a year later. This entire situation is unfortunate. I don't believe that the issue is whether or not the victims could have been saved, I think the issue is taking our jobs seriously. What the hell is going on here?
Read More »2013 South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo in Raleigh, NC
Fire Officers and Firefighters are invited to visit North Carolina’s Capital City for the 2013 South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo. The event will once again be held in Downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center, conveniently located near restaurants, a free downtown bus system, hotels and exciting night life.
Read More »Product Snapshot – Brand New “Fire Raider” Firefighting Gloves by Glove Crafters
Glove Crafters has just unveiled a brand new firefighting glove. The Fire Raider joins the likes of Fire Armor (the gloves I wear) and Fire Hog (I have these too). Great gloves, great construction and fabrics, and made in America...you can't beat that.
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