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Brandon Erickson
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Block Wall Breach Training

"Treasure Valley Fools: Nampa Fire Department demonstrates block wall breach training on Nampa's old police station. With all videos this is not saying this is the only or best way to breach a block wall. Be informed of multiple forcible entry…"
Feb 17
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Block Wall Breach Training

Treasure Valley Fools: Nampa Fire Department demonstrates block wall breach training on Nampa's old police station. With all videos this is not saying this i...
Feb 17
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Treasure Valley Fools Forcible Entry

Oct 8, 2012
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Tailboard essentials

"The class was awesome if you can get these guys to your conference or department it is well worth it!"
Apr 6, 2012
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Tailboard essentials

a hands on class for the efficient and aggressive first due company. Brought to you by the Basic Firemanship training company. Hire us to teach at your department or conference by contacting Jake at JJarvis330@gmail.com
Apr 6, 2012
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Your Meridian Fire Department

Trailer made for Meridian Fire Department, and Meridian Firefighters Association. Meridian Idaho, A Firevidz.com Production
Jul 27, 2011
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Brandon Erickson replied to Alex Countryman's discussion Justifying a laptop in the first due engine.
"I agree with the comments made in the previous posts.  If you are not planning on using the laptop in conjunction with a dispatch center ie big $$$$$. Then I would look at the I pad as well.  The tough books are fine for regular…"
Apr 15, 2011
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Apr 4, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Dave Stacy's discussion Fully Involved House Upon Arrival
"Good video, and a good training resource.  My first thought would be to the deck gun being fired up by the intial engine, but you answered that question.  You guys came off with big water for a big fire and that is awesome!  You gave…"
Feb 22, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Jeremy Mansfield's discussion Training Software
"If you are looking for EMS  software, Elsevier the company who sells Mosby has a great testing and tracking program called Evolve.  We used it teaching paramedic through EMT classes.  It comes with full power points. lesson plans,…"
Feb 10, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Michael Finney's discussion The Many Helmets of the Fire Instructor
"  Great article.    Learn from the people around us; good and bad, take what we can from their strengths and make them our own.    My current Captain is one of those leaders.  He coaches, mentors, innovates, and…"
Feb 5, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Bobby Halton's discussion Spammers attacking our community
"I have been noticing the spammers are still at it and would be willing to help get them off here.   Brandon"
Jan 13, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Jason Hoevelmann's discussion Roof Challenges
"After doing a recent shift with the truck this is similar to the majority of our commercial buildings.  Small warehouse buildings with metal light weight truss construction.  Roofing materials very, but I can feel every step on some of…"
Jan 5, 2011
Brandon Erickson replied to Mike France's discussion Urban Interface Engines
"Alex hits the nail on the head.  The type 3 heavies i have worked around were older style with good center of gravity and would climb a wall.  Your topographical, and fuel load fires really dictates the kind of off road engines you may…"
Dec 23, 2010
Brandon Erickson replied to Mike France's discussion Urban Interface Engines
"The concept that comes to mind is a jack of all trades master of none engine. The main question I would ask is what is the primary call for this unit ie (structural vs wildland) If I run 500 wildland calls, and 2 structure fires a year I would want…"
Dec 22, 2010

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Department:
Meridian Fire Department
Title/rank:
Firefighter / Paramedic
Years of public service:
13
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
Firefighter paramedic.
Topics you provide training for:
EMS, and Fire through the use of video based training
Areas of expertise:
EMS instruction
Web site:
http://www.firevidz.com

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At 7:15am on February 18, 2013, DALE G. PEKEL said…

Hello Brandon,

Thanks for the invite brother - Keep up the great video work and all the best to you and your Department!

Dale

 
 
 

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