Where firefighters come to talk training
Timothy Overly's Groups (59)
Leatherheads
33 members Latest Activity: Nov 18 A group composed of those members who wear or want to wear the traditional leather fire helmet!
The Battalion The Series: True Reality, Truly Unscripted
5 members Latest Activity: 1 day ago This is a group dedicated to promoting and informing everyone about this free web tv series showcasing FD's across the country. I encourage you to wat…
Training Events
9 members Latest Activity: Oct 26 A group for everyone to advertise training events that are coming up in your area.
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.
HazMat Placards to Success
57 members Latest Activity: 15 hours ago HazMat Placards to Success will provide a step by step process for response to a Hazardous Materials incident.
Report of the Week
17 members Latest Activity: Sep 24 An area where we can discuss the Report of the Week, as published by the National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System.
Tools and Equipment
25 members Latest Activity: Nov 20 Reviews of Fire Service tools and equipment. Please justify your approval or disapproval of a tool or equipment.
Getting Promoted
19 members Latest Activity: Oct 10 A place to share your "tricks of the trade" for promotional testing, assesment centers and interviewing..
The Connection
14 members Latest Activity: Aug 26 We are featuring people and programs that demonstrate "best practices" in the fire service and provide us with positive role models. Please contribute…
High-Rise Emergency Action Plans
8 members Latest Activity: Aug 22 Questions and Answers associated with high-rise emergency action plans (EAP's) and Life Safety.
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…
HONOR THEIR SACRIFICES
37 members Latest Activity: Sep 24 Group dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of our fallen brothers / sisters by learning the lessons their last alarm has taught us
TRADE YA
22 members Latest Activity: Sep 19 Without getting ridiculous, a place to swap patches, helmets, fronts, t-shirts, other memoribilia
TOOLS OF THE TRADE-BASIC TOOLS OF THE JOB
82 members Latest Activity: Nov 14
Common Sense Firefighting
168 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground
Unique HazMat Incidents
41 members Latest Activity: Apr 27 This is where we can share pictures of scenes or pre-plans that you would consider unique for Hazardous Materials. This will be a class at FDIC 2009…
-
Engine Company Ops
50 members Latest Activity: Nov 20 This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.
Books, Articles, Web Sites
35 members Latest Activity: Jul 20 Have you read any good books or articles lately or discovered a web site that may benefit this community? Are you looking for information on a partic…
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…
Command Safety
42 members Latest Activity: Sep 24 Forum on mission critical challenges during combat fire engagement in the areas of; Building Construction, Risk, Operations, Behaviors & Safety suppor…
A Message From Bobby Halton
We are excited to have you participate in our discussions and interactive forums. Before you begin posting, please take a moment to read our policy page HERE.
Badge
Fire Engineering Features
NFPA 1403 Live-Fire Evolutions at Fire Service Training Centers
Live fire training is an essential part of a firefighter's education, but there are significant differences between training at gas-fired versus non-gas-fired structures. Mike Gurr takes a closer look.Fire Engineering University: Online Continuing Education for Firefighters
Fire Engineering University is changing the way fire service professionals approach continuing education. Our goal is to provide you with relevant, topical educational content that is easily accessible. For a full listing of courses with descriptions, credits, and fees, go to www.fireengineeringuniversity.com.New Vehicle Extrication: 2010 Lexus HS250h
The first compact hybrid luxury sedan, this hybrid only model contains several unique features, including numerous air bags. Jason Emery reviews considerations for vehicle rescue operations.© 2009 Created by fireeng
