"At my full time Department, we use PPA. PPA was in place well before I got to the Department. I am still trying to sell my part time Department on the idea. I can bear witness that if PPA is practiced and trained upon with everyone on the same page,…"
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Engine Company Ops
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Let's talk Pumps!
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Shareef Abdu Nur replied to Eric England's discussion Positive Pressure Attack in the group Engine Company Ops
Eric England added a discussion to the group Engine Company Ops
Positive Pressure Attack
Using a fan during a fire attack. This has been a big controversy at our department. I have done a lot of research on PPA. If done correctly, it would allow engine companies to make a quick attack or rescue without having to wait for a h*** to be cut. It would lessen the chance of flashovers and increase the chance of victim survivability. Don't get me wrong, nothing is better than a well place vertical cut, but we all know that it can take a while for the 2nd,3rd or 4th due engine/truck to get…See More
Eric England joined Brandon Barney's groupEngine Company Ops
This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.See More
Eric England joined Bob Franklin's groupLet's talk Pumps!
Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.
Eric England joined Todd McKee's group
HazMat News or Training
This group has to do with anything that would do with HazMat Training or News.
Eric England replied to Shawn Tibbitts's discussion Public Relations"Start with the individual stations. Keep the station open and welcoming (while you are in quarters). Get out during the evening and get to know the neighbors. Make a point to stop often throughout the neighborhoods and talk to the kids. Hand out…"
Eric England joined Rick Lasky's group
“Pride and Ownership”
What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership?Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit!…and don’t forget to check out our Pride and Ownership show on Fire Engineering Radio.See More
Eric England joined Koll Andersen's groupFaith in the Fire Service
A place to share your faith, ask question and talkopenly and honestly about faith in the fire service.See More
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Yuba City
- Department:
- Yuba City Fire Dept
- Title/rank:
- Engineer
- Years of public service:
- 11
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training
Dispatch
Budget Cuts
- Professional Qualifications:
- Hazmat Specialist
RS1
California State Fire Officer
- Topics you provide training for:
- Hazmat
Ventilation
RIT
- Areas of expertise:
- Apparatus Operations(I better, since it's my job)
Public Education
- Bio:
- Started as a volunteer firefighter for 3 years. That's where I began a love for the profession.I have worked as an engineer for the last 8 years. Stationed at the busiest house in the city. Involved on Hazmat , TEMS , and public educaton program.
I proudly serve the community that I grew up in.
- Web site:
- http://www.yubacityfire.org
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