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Suburban Fire Tactics is a forum to research, document and share the challenges and solutions encountered by firefighters and fire department administrators operating in urban interfaces.
Suburban Fire Tactics is not a be-all, cure-all conclusion the the ailements, hazards and challenges that evolve daily in our industry. Just as the science, infrastructure, tools and mentalities change, so should the tactics used to complete our fundamental mission- to save life, mitigage hazards and preserve property
Website: http://suburbanfiretactics.com
Members: 36
Latest Activity: May 12
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Discussion Forum
IRIT and RIT Assignments
I’ve got one for the group…utilizing a 2 person medic as the initial rapid intervention team. I will admit right up front, I used to do this when I was the chief of a small 2 station department about…Continue
Started by Scott Thompson Mar 27.
Company Tools 5 Replies
Inspired by another post: "What hand tools do you as an Engine Company take interior with you and why?" Post your comments. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook page…Continue
Started by Christopher Huston. Last reply by William Revis Feb 28.
Rope bags for Suburban Truck Ops 3 Replies
Guys I am in need for a solution of carrying a rope bag to the roof for operations in a suburban/ light urban commuity response. I'm 5'3 so everything that hangs off really hangs off. All solutions…Continue
Started by Marques Bush. Last reply by Robert Owens Oct 11, 2012.
Prioritizing Functions and Developing Preferred Operating Methods
Please read the link then add to the discussion.…Continue
Started by Christopher Huston Jul 19, 2012.
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Comment by Erin McGruder on April 11, 2013 at 10:09am
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Hey folks! Just so you know - the Suburban Fire Tactics book has been published! If you don't pick up your copy while at FDIC this year, you can order online from PennWell Publishing's website http://www.pennwellbooks.com/sufita.html
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Comment by Marques Bush on July 27, 2012 at 4:20pm -
Just found the group. I hope to be able to contribute to some great discussion.
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Comment by Christopher Huston on July 23, 2012 at 8:03am -
Some technical difficulties have occurred the past 24 hours. We apologize and will make sure the issues are resolved. Thank you...
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Comment by Sean Gray on July 22, 2012 at 4:19pm -
Thanks for the invite. Looking forward to some good interaction. We've been working on some things down here in Georgia and we're excited to hopefully get a chance to share them at FDIC 2013.
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Comment by Christopher Huston on July 22, 2012 at 4:14pm
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Great to see all the new members, thanks for joining. Please engage in the conversation.
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Comment by Jason Hoevelmann on July 22, 2012 at 2:23pm -
Thanks for the invite and you all are doing a great job.
Jason
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Comment by Christopher Huston on July 18, 2012 at 2:10pm
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Thanks for joining the group. We are getting organized and looking to put out some content soon. Until then check out suburbanfiretactics.com to see what the movement is all about.
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