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Chris, a couple of brothers have referenced the "Chicago style search bag", or the "RASP" bag. RASP is the Rope Assisted Search Procedure. The bag that contains the line is just part of the equation. The actual procedure used with the bag was deve...
Joe said:Ryan Slade said:I have to disagree with Ken, Sorry brother, a search line/rope is YOU AND YOUR crews life line to get out of the building safely, Buy a good search rope ie.. 9mm kevlar rope that can with stand upto 950 degrees, Also the s...
Ryan Slade said:I have to disagree with Ken, Sorry brother, a search line/rope is YOU AND YOUR crews life line to get out of the building safely, Buy a good search rope ie.. 9mm kevlar rope that can with stand upto 950 degrees, Also the search lin...
I have to disagree with Ken, Sorry brother, a search line/rope is YOU AND YOUR crews life line to get out of the building safely, Buy a good search rope ie.. 9mm kevlar rope that can with stand upto 950 degrees, Also the search line can have upwar...
In early 2008 I put together a 200 foot "survival" line to replace a "bag of rope" put onto the truck. I researched quit a bit about ropes and decided on a bag like FDNY is using. Because there is a good chance that this rope will be destroyed I o...
Joe ,
Go to all hands fire equipment .com look under search and guide you should find what your looking for.
Joe said:Ryan Slade said:Chris Poyner said:Joe if you go to All Hands Fire equip. go to search and guide we have the chicago style kit with markers and rings.Tha rings are for tying off with the tag lines.The ring also acts as a directional guide....
Ryan Slade said:Chris Poyner said:Joe if you go to All Hands Fire equip. go to search and guide we have the chicago style kit with markers and rings.Tha rings are for tying off with the tag lines.The ring also acts as a directional guide.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Union Beach
- Department:
- Union Beach Fire Dept.
- Title/rank:
- Lt./Training officer
- Years of public service:
- 19
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- FireFighter safety
Getting our 4 fire co's to train together as one
To continually train to be better firefighters for the public that we serve
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Instructor level 2
IM level 3
- Topics you provide training for:
- FireFighter Safety
Truck Co. ops
Engine Co. ops
R.I.T ops
- Areas of expertise:
- No expert .I try to do the best that I can and train my firefighters the best that I can.
- Bio:
- In my 18 years in the fire service I served as a captain.I'm also a part of our department training bureau.I am currently the department's F.A.S.T team leader.
Next to being the father of my two daughters there is nothing better in the world than being a firefighter.
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 4:39pm on August 4, 2008,
Todd McKee said… - Hey Chris, Take a look at the HazMat Group called HazMat News and Training. We are talking about Level "A" Dress out, YOU MAKE THE CAL", and ERG training. I would like to hear what you have to say about those discussions and some of the others things we are talking about. Todd McKee
- At 9:11am on June 20, 2008,
HenryGunsauls said… - Hey brother
Nothing much to say. I will try and keep an eye out for your comments on this page. Like to here what you have to say. See you next week.
- At 9:27pm on June 12, 2008,
Steve Gooley said… - Welcome to the New Jersey Group. Make sure you invite your fellow New Jersey Brothers. This is your group so feel free to pass on some knowledge, start or join any discussion, or if you’re looking for a place to vent, vent away,
- At 4:43pm on April 29, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - Take a look and sign up to our group we could use your input. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management. If you search groups by most members we are list at the top.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
- At 4:28pm on April 29, 2008,
Dennis E Sampson said… - Hey Chris,
great to see you on board. Looking forward to many hrs of conversation! STAY SAFE!!!!!!!!
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