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Ray McCormack's Groups (17)
Pandora's Box
55 members Latest Activity: Nov 16 A group that discusses, questions, challenges common practices within the fire service such as staffing, tactics, unions, attitudes, government, etc.
Illinois Fire Service Institute
55 members Latest Activity: Jun 24 This group is for Field Staff, Institute Staff, Institute Researchers, students and other interested parties. All topics related to the Institute's…
Common Sense Firefighting
168 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground
TOOLS OF THE TRADE-BASIC TOOLS OF THE JOB
82 members Latest Activity: Nov 14
Tools and Tricks
176 members Latest Activity: Nov 3 Tools that you carry in your pockets, on your rigs, have fabricated or modified. All ideas are welcome, Truck, Engine, Rescue..... Show us!
High-Rise Fire Group
138 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 So many cities have High-Rise structures and the tactics used by various departments varies as much as the cities themselves. The group is designed t…
FDIC
78 members Latest Activity: Nov 16 For those attending and presenting at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.
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"Taming the Fire Environment" - Monthly Podcast
18 members Latest Activity: Jul 9 Sean DeCrane , a Cleveland (OH) Bn. Chief & IAFF rep. and myself will be discussing code development, building & fire codes, and other related issues…
ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION
131 members Latest Activity: Nov 18 This group will aim to share various "advanced" vehicle extrication techniques that are not normally taught in "junkyard" classes. Including tactics…
FDNY
84 members Latest Activity: 1 day ago This group will promote discussion and debate about the many functions, personalities, tactics, training and policies of the FDNY. Whether you are a m…
Fireground Strategies
180 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed
Truck Company Operations
310 members Latest Activity: Nov 17 A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.
“Pride and Ownership”
431 members Latest Activity: Nov 19 What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership? Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit! …and don’t forget to ch…
1403 Compliant Training
89 members Latest Activity: Aug 26 For those of you that are interested in discussing training burns. Pro's and Con's, Training safely and effectively with live fire. Led by FIRE, LLC…
Courage & Valor Instructors Group
23 members Latest Activity: Aug 21 This group is for Fire Service Trainers who are willing to donate an occasional fee or two to the Courage and Valor Foundation. By joining you are agr…
Training Officers Mutual Aid Group
182 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 Training Officers and Instructors group dedicated to professional development of TO's and Instructors.
Start Water
291 members Latest Activity: 1 day ago A place to discuss Engine Company Operations.
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