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Douglas B. Watson
- Male
- Pompano Beach, FL
- United States
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- Groups (11)
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- Photo Albums
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Douglas B. Watson's Groups
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Who Wants to Be an FE Bo…
43 members
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Off Duty with Kevin Shea
37 members
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Truck Company Operations
399 members
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South Florida Fire
9 members
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Aerial Operations
114 members
Douglas B. Watson's Page
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Lighthouse Point, Florida
- Department:
- Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Training Officer
- Years of public service:
- 31
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- Live Fire Instructor
Florida State Instructor II
Florida Fire Safety Inspector
DOT/NHTSA EVOC Instructor
A.S. and A.A.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Fire Service Hydraulics, Apparatus Pumping and Operations, Forcible Entry, "It's Not Rocket Science, It's Fire Science" Class (formerly known as Gauges Don't Lie), EVOC, Friction Loss & Flow Testing.
- Areas of expertise:
- Fire Service Hydraulics, Apparatus Pumping and Operations, Forcible Entry, "It's Not Rocket Science, It's Fire Science" Class (formerly known as Gauges Don't Lie), EVOC
- Bio:
- Began in 1975 as a volunteer FF in Greenwich, CT, served in the US Army (78th Eng. Batt, Germany) between 1976-79, employed with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (FL) since April 1981, currently assigned to the Training and Safety Division.
- Web site:
- http://www.keepingitbasic.com
Latest Activity
Douglas B. Watson replied to Ricky Flowers's discussion prop in the group Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!"Ricky,
I saw a decent home-made prop (for inward/outward swinging doors) behind a City of Orlando Fire Station. Send me an email and I will give to the contact info.
Doug Watson
doug@keepingitbasic.com"
Douglas B. Watson replied to Wayne Benner Jr (Casper)'s discussion Emergency Power Unit (EPU) for Aerial Device - Need advice in the group Aerial Operations"Wayne,
During our aerial ops class, we explain what the EPU is and demonstrate how to use it. I would suggest following the manufacturer's recommendations on how to use it, I'm sure there are differences between manufacturers.
With…"
Curt Isakson left a comment for Douglas B. Watson"I rarely get on this. I am on facebook under curt isakson. OFC is still a go!!
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Douglas B. Watson left a comment for Carl Tesch"Hey brother--hope things are going well for you, have a great weekend, Doug"
Douglas B. Watson commented on Christopher A. Barry, Sr.'s group Truck Company Operations"Ian,
I have seen portable ladders placed near the top of a window on the windward side for the purpose of breaking the glass for ventilation, but not for ingress/egress. "
Douglas B. Watson commented on Jonathan Kaye's group Using Fire Engineering Simulations"Hi John Cummings, There are 2 areas that are difficult to see if you don't know where they are...sorry to confuse you. If you look at the pump panel, look to see if the pull-out step was left open. Also, check to make sure the…"
Douglas B. Watson left a comment for Frank Ricci"Hey Frank,
My book is still in the conceptual phase, it's going to look at the "science" behind firefighting, for example, the typical tasks that FFs do, as seen through the eyes of gauges. It will parallel my class…"
Justin Lewis left a comment for Douglas B. Watson"Doug,
THanks for the add...Thanks for the kind words too! Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to a wall, so again thanks for the words! I see that you do a lot of teaching...any leadership stuff? My website is about to…"
Douglas B. Watson left a comment for Bruce Clark"Thanks Bruce! That means a lot coming from you! As always, FDIC was great and re-charged my fireman battery! I'll see you soon-be safe."
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 5:03pm on July 23, 2011, Curt Isakson said…
I rarely get on this. I am on facebook under curt isakson. OFC is still a go!!
- At 3:25pm on April 6, 2011,
Frank Ricci said… - Douglas what is the book on?
- At 12:00pm on April 4, 2011, Justin Lewis said…
Doug,
THanks for the add...Thanks for the kind words too! Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to a wall, so again thanks for the words! I see that you do a lot of teaching...any leadership stuff? My website is about to change here in the next few days...should be more interactive...you can also sign up...I don't sell or use your email for anything but myself! You will get a few more things that non-members don't get! Anyways, I have goal of teaching some personal development/ leadership stuff at a FDIC event someday! If you have any thoughts and suggestions please let me know! Stay safe!
- At 8:50pm on March 29, 2011,
Frank Montagna said… Doug,
Just start writing. You will be surprised what come out.
Frank
- At 4:33pm on March 29, 2011,
Phil Jose said… - Doug, Great to meet you and break bread. Always interesting to talk to a brother from S. Fla. Hope you'll give me the heads up next time you are teaching out here. Phil
- At 9:11am on March 28, 2011,
Bruce Clark said… Doug,
Great job with your class in Indy!
It is one of the best classes I've taken there. Next year they need to have you scheduled on Wednesday right after the opening ceremonies.
Oh yeah, next year you need to ride up and back with me so you don't spend 2 days on the road...
- At 6:02pm on July 1, 2010,
Michael Bricault said… - -Hey Doug, I left you an email on this page, top right hand corner.
- At 9:49am on July 1, 2010, Michael Bricault said…
- -Hey Doug I have access to an entire program for your needs. Drop me a line and I'll be happy to bring you up to speed. Contact me on my page here or at 505-350-8812
- At 7:26pm on May 2, 2010,
Jonathan Kaye said… - Hey Doug, sorry I missed you at FDIC! I was at our usual booth, but I also had to run around the floor a bit chasing others. I'd love to do a drafting scenario...I am in the middle of things through May, but maybe we can talk about it in June?
- At 9:33am on May 2, 2010, Bruce Clark said…
- Hey Doug,
Thanks for the support...
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