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DRD (Drag Rescue Device) 16 Replies

Started by Anthony Avillo. Last reply by Scott Simmons 4 hours ago.

Does anyone have any field experience with or know of any FF's who have actually been rescued from a building utilizing the DRD? This is the harness sewn into the collar of new turnout coat systems. Read More »

Gas Powered Saws 1 Reply

Started by Jeff Patterson. Last reply by Tom Tulipano 5 hours ago.

Looking for some help on specifications for gas powered saws for our truck? Looking for feedback on chain vs. radial, whats the best blades or chains, what is everybody using and do they like it? L... Read More »

Smooth versus Fog ( Pros & Cons) 5 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee 7 hours ago.

My department is starting to switch out all of the Akron combination nozzles with smooth bore nozzles. Let's discuss this! What are the Pros & the Cons for both combination and smooth bores? ... Read More »

Forcible Entry Door Prop 1 Reply

Started by Mike Romano. Last reply by Bobby Halton 1 day ago.

My station is building a training prop out of an old shed. One thing we would like to add is a forcible entry prop. Something that we can force with the irons and maybe the hydraram. It would be be... Read More »

Tagged: prop, hydraram, forcible, entry, irons

Chalk Saw 3 Replies

Started by Oscar. Last reply by Oscar 1 day ago.

I recently got hurt at work and place on limited duties; one of my assignments is to build a “Chalk Saw.” Does anyone here belong to a dept that has a chalk saw and have a copy of the plans/"bluep... Read More »

ERG Training 38 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee 1 day ago.

How often do you and the guys train on the Emergency Response Guide? Part II Why or Whay not? Read More »

water tank specs 2 Replies

Started by Matt Weil. Last reply by Matt Weil 1 day ago.

Any one have a good spec for water storage tanks?? we are building a new station and are installing underground tanks for FF water. We are working on a spec now based on NFPA 22 but could use some... Read More »

Take the time to Remember Two LODD events this week and the Lessons Learned 1 Reply

Started by Christopher Naum, SFPE. Last reply by Dennis E Sampson Jul 2.

Take the time to Remember Two LODD events this week and the Lessons Learned As the July 4th holiday period fast approaches, two significant LODD incidents previously occurred during this time fram... Read More »

Dangerous Buildings 28 Replies

Started by Nate DeMarse. Last reply by Scott Richardson Jun 29.

I am starting this thread so that every member of the Fire Engineering Training Network can share the dangerous buildings in their area. A common thought that may go through a firefighters head whe... Read More »

F-500 13 Replies

Started by Dan Ryan. Last reply by Dan Ryan Jun 27.

I need some help, My department has repolaced AFF with a product called f-500. The claims they make are pretty impressive. I have attempted to do some research on them and there is nothing i can f... Read More »