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Fireground Strategies
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Common Sense Firefighting
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Training Officers Mutu...
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Truck Company Operations
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Tradition, TRADITION!
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Chief,
Good for you. The guys may say they don't like it, but it goes a long way for credibility when you're getting your a#% kicked by a fire and know that the guy in the white helmet understands why firsthand and not from a lofty office chair. ...
Brian, I agree whole-heartedly. Everyone must vet the crenditials of the presenter to see if the presenter has the KSA's to speak on the subject. And then I'm not sure they can speak to how we should do it, only provide insight as to different way...
Brandon,
This has become a huge problem and I don't know what the answer is except somehow convincing promotional panels that a combination of the two is ideal. I agree that having the education and certifications shows your commitment to educati...
I see more and more of these "book smart" guys getting promoted because they can wiz every dept test out there, but when they get on the fire ground they are absoulutly clueless. Guys who couldnt manage a zippo fire let alone a structure fire, but...
Absolutely. I am personnally a big fan of reading service journals and books, there is a lot to learn from others experiences. But my department, and I'm sure others, are putting a huge emphasis on certifications. Certs can now be gotten online, a...
Brick, I couldn't agree with you more, Bro! The last thing a boss should do is look down on real world experience. As a Captain, these are the people that are my go to folks. I'm a firefighter first and will always be, but now I'm in the position,...
-Wow Brian it is always inspirational to hear someone speak the truth.
-What I find just as frustrating is these same lofty leaders who disparage, minimize and discount actual firefighters with lots of real world experience simply because these fi...
Profile Information
- Department:
- Oklahoma City Fire
- Title/rank:
- Capt.
- Years of public service:
- 23 and still loving everyday of it
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manning, wages, training
- Professional Qualifications:
- Got a few hanging on the wall.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Engine company operations, RIT, FF safety and survival, TIC, 1403 compliant live burns, Recruit academies, Officer development, Flashover trainer, Fire Behaviour, The downside to PPV in a SFD.
- Areas of expertise:
- Live Fire Training in Acquired and Fixed Burn Facility, Flashover Trainer, FF Safety and survival, RIT, Fire Recruit training, Engine Company Operations, TIC, PPV use and mis-use
- Bio:
- I'm a FF! Started in a combination department in Breckenridge Colo,, moved home to Oklahoma and worked for a small single house department in Bethany Ok. before moving to OKC FD in 1991. Come up through the ranks the usual way through time, experience and promotional exams. I'm an Engine guy! Still love my truckie bro's though.
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Comment Wall (89 comments)
- At 6:29pm on August 23, 2009,
Eric DePoto said… - What is up bro, no unfortunately I am not but Hankins and Hudson (2 e board members) are going. Hope all is well in the Midwest. Tell Ray I said hello and have fun training.
- At 2:47pm on July 1, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said… - Hey Brother! Convention was great, but I didn't have my camera for some of the better moments. Training with Gallagher was the highlight for me, just soaking up wisdom, ya know? Orlando's Next!
- At 10:19am on June 23, 2009,
Shane Hunter said… - Thanks for the invite friend. I look forward to talking.
Maybe you have some personnel interested in attending our Truck Academy in September? Firetown puts on a great course.
Omaha is the host and we would love to see you here.
- At 4:28pm on June 22, 2009,
Ed Hadfield said… - Brian,
SHane Hunter told me about your post reference the PPA/PPV discussion. I read your post and believe you are right on the money. Keep up the good work and next time I'm in the area I'll take you up on the offer. The same hold true in SO-CAL... ALso, let me know if I can ever help in any way. I appreicate "Good Firemen". Call me anytime or e-mail..
P.S...Its hard to get that white thing dirty anymore. But I'll give it a helluva try!!!
951-858-2444
firetown@att.net
- At 6:22pm on June 17, 2009,
Tony Mack said… - ba -- where is this video
- At 10:54pm on June 14, 2009,
Brian Weatherford said… - Thank you Sir, I enjoyed reading your PPA post. Very informative.
- At 10:06am on June 9, 2009,
Tony Mack said…
- Hey Brian, I have finally found out how to use this commodore 64, ha
I might just bother you now all the time.
call me.
T. Mack
- At 9:53pm on June 6, 2009,
Brian Weatherford said…
- Hey Brian, Do you have a copy of a training release form, live fire or any other type that you could send me. My email is Brian.Weatherford@hotmail.com. Thanks, Weatherford
- At 1:39pm on May 27, 2009,
Andy Thomas said… - Hey Brian, do you know Paul Deaver? I believe he is at Station 35?
- At 3:57pm on May 26, 2009,
Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron) said… - Sure wish I could be there...... next time for sure!
Ya'll have a good time, and don't do anything I wouldn't do!!!
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