Brad Hoff's Groups (87)

Upcoming Training Sessions/Seminars

28 members Latest Activity: Apr 19 We invite every member of the Fire Engineering Training Community to post details on training sessions/seminars/conferences they are hosting or…

This House Rocks!

45 members Latest Activity: Apr 27

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their…

The Great Mustache Debate

9 members Latest Activity: Feb 22, 2011 What are your departments rules on facial hair...namely mustaches. Lots of debate in the east recently about size, shape and length. How long is your…

The Backroom Crew

38 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 In our Service and most Departments we have what is called a Rec Room, Day Room or backroom where we go to Kick back , eat , drink Coffee or just…

Honor the Fallen

34 members Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2012 Where we will Honor those of our Brother and Sisters who have passed .

Firefighter Basics

62 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 Sharing Training, LEARNING Tradition, LIVING to go home

The Landing Zone Crew

21 members Latest Activity: Jul 30, 2012 Serious discussion on Training and Operations for Landing Zones

Swiftwater Rescue

12 members Latest Activity: Apr 5 This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.

F.O.O.L.S.

215 members Latest Activity: on Tuesday Come and discuss or brag about your Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) organization. Looking to start a chapter in your area, I am sure…

Personnel Escape Systems

59 members Latest Activity: Apr 5 Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.

Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts

72 members Latest Activity: Feb 15 This group is dedicated to giving general answers to your legal questions. The forum is hosted by experts in fire service law throughout the nation.…

Firefighter's Own Worst Enemy

37 members Latest Activity: Aug 30, 2012 Safety, personal and career development and general firefighting training topics.

FDIC

118 members Latest Activity: May 4 For those attending and presenting at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.

Ye Olde Bucket Brigade

8 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2011 Mostly for the old timers to share about their past days. A place for young and old to come and share stories of their fire service days. From the…

C.H.A.O.S.

3 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 CHAOS (Chief Has Arrived On Scene) is a place to discuss situations that may have happened once the Chief or a chief officer arrived on scene. It can…

Using Fire Engineering Simulations

101 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 Discuss issues related to using the free training simulations available on FireEngineering.com.

Command Safety

52 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 Forum on mission critical challenges during combat fire engagement in the areas of; Building Construction, Risk, Operations, Behaviors & Safety…

Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service

61 members Latest Activity: Mar 28, 2012 A discussion forum for tips, tricks, and any training or uses of TI Cameras in todays Fire Service

Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention

48 members Latest Activity: Dec 31, 2011 This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried…

Recruitment & Retention

12 members Latest Activity: Jan 16 Recruitment and retention of members in both volunteer and combination departments can be one of the largest challenges that today's departments…