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chris conforti's Groups (17)
Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
409 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what…
Vehicle Extrication Today
98 members Latest Activity: 1 hour ago This group will discuss extrication issues from A-Z. From training issues,New Vehicle Technology and the latest tricks of the trade. We will share in…
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
Elevator & Escalator Rescue
44 members Latest Activity: Nov 10 Contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers and fire company members alike. Learn the risks involved in elevator an…
The Professor: Building Construction
189 members Latest Activity: Oct 30 In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the…
Street Smart Fire Officer
203 members Latest Activity: Oct 13 Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground operatio…
Breathing Techniques
16 members Latest Activity: May 20 Various breathing techniques discussed, and how to evaluate which technique works best for you?
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…
COMPANY DRILLS
375 members Latest Activity: Nov 16 DRILLS ONLY.....A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training. List the learning objectives and a step by ste…
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Let's talk Pumps!
44 members Latest Activity: Aug 15 Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.
Engine Company Operations-Engineer
83 members Latest Activity: Oct 2 I've created this group for all of us that have one of the most difficult jobs during any working fire. I hope that we can share ideas and/or difficul…
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Props and Training Aids
123 members Latest Activity: Nov 2 Share training aids and props that you have seen, or built.
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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!
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FireFighterClose Calls
216 members Latest Activity: Oct 31 Fires & runs with a "Close Call" where we coulda, shoulda, woulda-or, it was simply not avoidable. Short and sweet: what happened, what we learned, wo…
Vehicle Technology - Concerns of today & tommorrow
43 members Latest Activity: Oct 30 Exchanging information on today's vehicle technology issues and preparing for tommorrow's concerns. Vehicle construction & materials, safety systems,…
Aerial Operations
84 members Latest Activity: Nov 2 This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms, articulati…
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.
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