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1. my strategy is offensive husband doesn't know where his wife is.
2. establish command
3. Humitity creates vent problems
4 Protect the stairs leading to the upper floors.
5. Ballon frame construction that has been renovated. Expect weak structual…
All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!
A timely quote can say what a thousand words can't Some are famous, some infamous. Some are just great statements about this crazy busines we're in. Do you have some great quotes to add? Where did they come from? Share your quotes
For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers will be provided a few days later. Discussion or arguements can follow.
not a big fan of PPV on initial ops -- have seen too many wierd thinsg -- nothing that good timely venting opposite the attack and at the roof can't do
god stuff, but i would get a line to the top floor of the attached exposure asap
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Freehold, NJ
- Department:
- North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire & Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Deputy Chief -- Region-wide Tour Commander
- Years of public service:
- 24
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- training
compliance
accountability
- Professional Qualifications:
- Level II instructor
Arson Investigator
BS-- Fire Service -- New Jersey City University
- Topics you provide training for:
- IMS
Fireground strategies
- Areas of expertise:
- Strategy & tactics
- Bio:
- Anthony Avillo, a 24 year veteran, is a Deputy Chief in North Hudson Regional (NJ) Fire & Rescue, assigned as Regional Tour Commander of the 1st Platoon. Chief Avillo has a B.S. in Fire Science from New Jersey City University and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology. He is an instructor at the Bergen County (NJ) and Monmouth County (NJ) Fire Academies. Avillo, an FDIC instructor, is also an editorial advisor and contributing editor to Fire Engineering Magazine. He is the author of Fireground Strategies (Pennwell 2002) and Fireground Strategies Workbook (Pennwell 2003). The 2nd Edition of Fireground Strategies is now out. Fireground Strategies Workbook Vol. 2 should be out before the end of the year. Also co-authored the Safety and Survival chapter in the new Fire Engineering Firefighter's Handbook (with Frank Ricci and Jay Woron) and is co-auther of the Fire Engineering Firefighter handbook Student Study Guide (with Jimmy Kirsch) .
- Web site:
- http://studygroupinc.org
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am going to try this
here are some pics from some north hudson jobs
we are all over you tube as well
seach north hudson fire, union city fire, north bergen fire, west new york fire, weehawken fire, and guttenberg fire
also check out the fireground strategies group
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stove hood vents
we had a serious fire and it likely started in the vent hose leading away from the vent hood above the stove. The hose was made of plastic. Is this code? Is it illegal? Has anyone heard of plastic being used? I would think the exposing temperatures would prohibit its use, especially during a stove fire. Am looking for any info or similar experience with plastic vent hose in stove hoods. If anyone has a video or burn test results of burn tests or actual fires, that would be great
thanks
stay safe… Continue
thanks
stay safe… Continue
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 4:51pm — 5 Comments
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- At 9:08pm on January 7, 2010,
P.J. Norwood said… - Chief, I hope all is well! We talked awhile ago regarding dispatch and lack of training standards. Check out the discussion I started. When you have the time I would like to hear your input.
http://community.fireengineering.com/forum/topic/show?xg_source=activity&id=1219672%3ATopic%3A166247
Stay safe!
P.J. Norwood
- At 10:36am on November 26, 2009,
Jeff Bergstrom said… - Thanks this has been very helpful
Happy Thanksgiving
Stay safe
- At 11:03am on October 7, 2009,
Rick Fritz said… - The new Basics book looks great!
- At 4:40pm on September 15, 2009,
Noel Marti said… - There is a written component to the exam which accounts for 40% of your overall score and there is also a practical scenario where they give you a fire scenario and you have to hit certain benchmarks in allotted time (12 min?). The practical portion is 60% of the overall grade.
- At 4:15pm on September 15, 2009,
Noel Marti said…
- Any suggestions for practical scenarios?
- At 4:14pm on September 15, 2009,
Noel Marti said…
- It's for a promotional exam that I am taking and I studied it last year. This year they are using your new 2nd edition and I'd hate to read it all over again since I had already made note cards. Not to say that I don't like reading your books...LOL but it would save a lot of time if I just knew the changes.
From Miramar Florida. Thank you very much for you rapid response Chief. Excellent book. look forward to attending one of your seminars in the near future. Once again....thank you!
- At 11:51am on September 15, 2009,
Noel Marti said…
- Chief,
Wanted to know if there is any way we can look up the changes from the 1st edition to the 2nd edition of the Fireground Strategies book?
Thanks,
Lt. Marti
- At 1:48pm on August 6, 2009,
Walter D. Patterson said… - Chief,
Hope you enjoyed your vacation. I really enjoyed your seminar at the Expo recently. Thanks again! Walter
- At 2:59pm on August 4, 2009,
Michael Swiman said… - Chief,
Wake Forest is a community just outside of Raleigh NC. Wake Forest University did start out here but moved to Winston Salem back in the 50's. We still to this day get people asking about WF University here in town. The college campus now is home to Southeastern Baptist Seminary.
Thanks for the add, and look forward to the info you provide.
"KTF-EGH"
Swiman
- At 2:23pm on August 4, 2009,
John B Renner IV said… - hey!
thanks for the welcome, I wish I knew about this site earlier on. the training videos on here are really good. Duck is not near Durham, but you're right about the outer banks. stay safe brother!
John
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