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Russ Cupps

Looking for info on any studies done on raised roof apparatus.

Does anyone know of any studies recently completed on the pros / cons of the raised roof cab. While out at Pierce last week, most of the ...

Started by Russ Cupps

2 Nov 15
Reply by Barry G. Gagnon
Neil Gamez (A.K.A Brownmex)

Leather Boots Vs Rubber Boots

Hello brothers. Our department is in the process of trying to phase out rubber structure boots and switch to leather boots. I personally ...

Started by Neil Gamez (A.K.A Brownmex)

46 Nov 14
Reply by Nick Miller
Rick Frawley

Traditional Style Helmets

We are looking at buying new helmets under a PPE grant. What are some of the positives and negatives regarding the major traditional styl...

Started by Rick Frawley

28 Nov 13
Reply by Russ Cupps
Shawn Roark

Haz Mat Paperwork

Does anyone out there have any form filable Haz Mat HTR (USAR) Medical and Entry team checklist? Our team is on the process of updating ...

Started by Shawn Roark

2 Nov 12
Reply by Shawn Roark
Dennis Schultz

Wind Turbines

I am looking for any help in devolping a rescue course for Wind turbines. We are seeing a lot of them in Wisconsin. I have a builder that...

Started by Dennis Schultz

20 Nov 11
Reply by david nadeau
John "Cliff" Berkshire

Wind Farms

Does anyone have any experiences with wind mill farms? The windmills are going up all over our territory. I am interested in any SOPs/SOG...

Started by John "Cliff" Berkshire

1 Nov 11
Reply by Drew Smith
Jason Gennaro

Pre-connect attack hose help!

Guys, We've just received our new engine and I'm kind of lost regarding what rear pre-connect hose load is best. More or less we've deve...

Started by Jason Gennaro

8 Nov 10
Reply by Rich Long
Jeremy Williams

High Rise Hose Stretch debate

We are currently revamping our departments High Rise SOG. Long story short during training of stretching hose in an uncompromised stairwe...

Started by Jeremy Williams

22 Nov 10
Reply by Danny Sheridan
Ben Matthews

Poor Leadership

How do you handle a leader that ruins morale, department budget, training, and refuses to listen to constructive criticism?

Started by Ben Matthews

14 Nov 10
Reply by Chief Harold Eaton
Brenda Tenney

Safey Officiers,On Fire Depts

Sept and Oct will be classes for Safety Officiers School .So far we have 3 Officiers on our dept. How many depts have classes for the fir...

Started by Brenda Tenney

5 Nov 9
Reply by Brenda Tenney

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