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Barry Harpur
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- Oceanside, NY
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Barry Harpur's Groups
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The Backroom Crew
38 members
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Honor the Fallen
34 members
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Common Sense Firefighting
214 members
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High-Rise Emergency Acti…
11 members
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High-Rise Fire Group
163 members
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Barry Harpur replied to Rafael Molina Astua's discussion High rise fire in the group High-Rise Fire GroupBarry Harpur joined Mike France's group
The Backroom Crew
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 watch TV , this where we can put up our Feet and relax before the Tones go out and we go out to the Next
Barry Harpur replied to Chuck Zerman's discussion "Cleveland Load" in the group Start Water"now is this being used for Fire-Proof Constructed buildings and Hi_rises? The GPM from a 1 3/4" line is just not enough. It looks like a cool thing but I honestly don't see it being practical in a Hi-Rise capacity. Where in the stairwell…"
Barry Harpur replied to Jason Hoevelmann's discussion Which Way is Out?"Of course! The "bumps to the pumps" drill. One of the easiest drills to pull off."
Barry Harpur replied to Jason Hoevelmann's discussion Standpipe or Not?"looks like a SP/sprinkler combo. How many stories is the complex and whats the type of construction. I might not even go near this thing if I don't have to. Id rather trust the stretch!"
Barry Harpur replied to Dave Stacy's discussion water "pushing" fire in the group Start Water"where were they hitting the garage fire from. Gotta be careful w/ attached garage. If there's nowhere for fire to go then its gonna make its way up and out including thru the attached house fog stream or smooth bore. But the higher GPM of…"
Barry Harpur replied to Brandon Krause's discussion Pre arrival assignments in the group Common Sense Firefighting"1st Eng.- 1st line
2nd Eng.- assist w/ 1st line
1st truck- fire floor
2nd Truck - floor above
3rd Eng. - 2nd line
4th Eng. - assist w/ 2nd line
3rd truck - FAST Truck"
Barry Harpur replied to Larry Lasich's discussion Need input."FDNY has mostly 4-man engine co.'s and 5-man engines. We have 4 beds on the backstep. One bed of 3 1/2" hose for Hydrant and siamese connections; one bed of 2 1/2" hose for advanced fires on arrival, commercial occupancies and…"
Barry Harpur replied to George H. Potter's discussion Prepare and Plan for the Unexpected in the group High-Rise Emergency Action Plans"George,
I'd say the minute a report of a fire is called mutual aid should be sent right away, if thats not the plan already. Unfortunatley it sounds like the politicians have the same attitude everywhere. "If it ain't broke,…"
Barry Harpur replied to George H. Potter's discussion Prepare and Plan for the Unexpected in the group High-Rise Emergency Action Plans"George,
Just saw a skyline photo of Benidorn. Pretty good size buildings. Saw what looked like a 35 story residential there. If you only got 10 FF's on scene for a structural fire on an upper floor or any floor for that matter your in trouble.…"
Barry Harpur replied to George H. Potter's discussion Prepare and Plan for the Unexpected in the group High-Rise Emergency Action Plans"Give us a rundown of the buildings themselves. Fireproof? how many stories? stairwells? standpipes? Whats your Dept. operating procedures for a fire on the upper floors in these buildings? Elevators w/ firemen service?
As far as the manpower problem…"
Profile Information
- Department:
- FDNY
- Title/rank:
- Fireman
- Years of public service:
- 6
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Firehouse closings; layoffs; reduced manning
- Professional Qualifications:
- 6 years as career FF.
2 years as volunteer FF.
B.S. Fire Administration
B.S. Fire Investigation
A.S. Fire and Occupational Safety
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