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Fire apprentices. When is enough, enough?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Lasich Feb 4.
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It sounds like there are a lot of great ideas and feedback. However, Ray's statement and question is to vague to comment on completely. I would love to narrow the focus to single family dwelling, 1 or 2 stories. Than discuss fires in large commercia…
In Salt Lake we have 2 or 3 Engine Companies that currently have Cleveland Loads set up on the working bed side of our engines.
That is the 2.1/2 inch line next to our supply line. We carry 1000' of it because we have a lot of set back apartments, h…
Sorry about that. A Platoon is part of a Battalion, right?
Eric,
If you could define your terms for us? Is JATC a training position? When you say Platoon, are you referring to a Fire Company?
Other that, the process for dealing with a training problem is the same everywhere. Develop a standard. Train to th…
I have recently become the JATC Captain for my platoon and am trying to do the right thing to ensure the success of the apprentices. We have a new set of policies in place and I am attempting to get caught up on all the newbies situations. As usua…
That is a great idea. I am going to try and implement that in my department. Good advice. Thanks.
eric
Not necessarily. Divisions and Groups are individual of themselves. They would or could work independently of each other under the I/C. This model works until the span of control starts to get out of hand. For instance in a high rise or multi story…
We are currently experimenting with "The Corona Role" it is the same thing as the Cleveland Load just a different name. We deploy it with our high rise packs and have one pre-connected to our 2.5" alley lay. It seems to be a hit with the crews who a…
Michael-
In order to be NIMS compliant we utilize Divisions and Groups. We outed sectors Salt Lake City a couple of years ago. Yes it is a matter of semantics, however common terminology allows us to work well with neighboring agencies. Divisions de…
Chris-
I have noticed the 4 x 4 hole go by the wayside. The amount of BTU's being generated with synthetics just doesn't allow for the traditional size cut. You have to assess the amount of fire and smoke being produced from the hole. Is it coming o…
Can you clarify what a Wagon Pipe Nozzle is to us folks out in the West? If it is an elevated Master Stream that is fixed to the top of your Engine, than yes we do. Salt Lake uses stacked tips ranging from 2" to 1 1/8". It could be smaller I am not…
David-In Salt Lake City we currently use the flat load for our cross lays and I do not like them. With a lot of our residential structures set back the lengths are currently between 200'- 250'. Imagine if you will 100'+ of hose in a mess in the fron…
Hey Cap --
You didn't say if you were FT municipal or volley, but if your working as a city career and really want to get some first hand experience, plan some time to attend a training session with one of the pure volunteer depts in your area. Man…
I agree with Eric, preparation, particularly for the unexpected is critical. This is where comprehensive training pays off. We have a many of this particular style of home in our response area as well as a number of the 1.5-story gable, hip and barn…
One tactic I have deployed with good results is using the Engine mounted Deck Gun flowing tank water. The Pump Operator can charge it as soon as a firefighter aims it with a narrow fog pattern, and 200 gallons will knock down a lot of fire in1 minut…
I come from a department in which the PPV/PPA movement pretty much took off. Two of our B/C's really took the lead in this field. Which has led to Truck Op's kinda taking a back seat as far as going vertical for ventilation. I am not saying we don't…
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