Rick Gibson's Groups (19)

FDIC

98 members Latest Activity: Jan 14, 2018 For those attending and presenting at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.

Tap The Box - FETC Services

11 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2017

Welcome to our Tap the Box with FETC Services Group. We have been doing Professional Development - Leadership Programs on Fire Engineering Blog…

Tactical Building Blocks

391 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover…

“Pride and Ownership”

505 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018 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…

Fire Service Leadership

277 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020 No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills…

Air Management - The Seattle Guys

130 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2017 Don't Breathe Smoke!!! The Rule Of Air Management(ROAM), NFPA 1404, Hydrogen Cyanide/Toxic Smoke, Firefighter Cancer, MAYDAY/Out of Air and all…

Fireground Strategies

184 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2016 A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed

Street Smart Fire Officer

217 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground…

COMPANY DRILLS

510 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training.

Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios

122 members Latest Activity: Mar 2, 2016 For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers…

Heavy Rescue

151 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2016 All things pertaining to heavy Rescue operations

Firehouse Kitchen

96 members Latest Activity: May 16, 2018 We spend a lot of time at the firehouse. We train there, we sleep there, and we eat there. Because of that, there are many incredible firehouse cooks…

Aerial Operations

96 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2015 This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms,…

Engine Company Ops

65 members Latest Activity: May 12, 2020 This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.

Progressive Rescue

26 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016 A Group Where Training Topics, Industry News, and Great Ideas Can Be Discussed

Technical Rescue

133 members Latest Activity: May 23, 2019 Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you…

Technical Rope Rescue

54 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016 Rope Rescue Techniques and Equipment Are Discussed.

Truck Company Operations

345 members Latest Activity: Jun 25, 2019 A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.

This House Rocks!

49 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

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