"I am glad this discussion came up, we have the TFT Automatic Fog Standard/Low pressure with breakaway tips to the 15/16 smooth bore on our 1 3/4"
The standard gives a nice stream no matter the gallonage.
The low pressure stream…"
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Erik Hayes replied to Greg Wyant's discussion TFT Low pressure atomatic nozzle or 15/16 smooth bore in the group Start WaterErik Hayes replied to Joe McClelland's discussion Smooth Bore PDP in the group Start Water"When I calculate the Friction Loss I can only find coefficient = 15 for 1.75" line. Where are you getting c=12? Using c=15 gives a PDP of about 175 which is way too much pressure in my opinion. When flowing our…"
Erik Hayes replied to Paul Shapiro's discussion SMOOTH BORE VS AUTOMATIC ,THINK ABOUT WHATS REAL in the group Start Water"Hey guys, fairly new to the group. I have been a FF for 5 years. I have very little real structure fire experience due to very few fires in my area. I have been to many live training burns (controlled scenario), burn trailers, hose management and…"
Erik Hayes commented on Michael Urban's group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"Wellmune is engineered and is a food additive/supplement."
Erik Hayes commented on Michael Urban's group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"Me too. We have no control of stress/ sleep factor while at work, but that isn't the point. The point is we have to control the factors we can. The number one and easiest thing to do is eat real food that you can buy from every grocery store…"
Erik Hayes commented on Michael Urban's group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"How about let's just eliminate the things that disrupt immunity. Refined carbohydrates, grains, legumes, dairy and "get as much sleep as you can without getting fired or divorced." Lights Out. All of this supplement stuff, food…"
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Erik Hayes replied to Brad Hoff's discussion A Breakfast Staple That Blocks Heart Failure in the group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"Hey Brad-
On the main Fire Engineering page check out the Red Meat article. It is under most commented on. The author recommends a diet that is right in line with the "heart healthy" guidelines. Check out the comments section. The diet she…"
Erik Hayes replied to Brad Hoff's discussion A Breakfast Staple That Blocks Heart Failure in the group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"Remember, I agree that vegetables should form the base of our diet and fruits are healthy in moderation. Yes, fiber is good and there is plenty of fiber in vegetables.
But Grains are a different story and the ADA will never take a stand against the…"
Erik Hayes replied to Brad Hoff's discussion A Breakfast Staple That Blocks Heart Failure in the group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"You are definitely correct in saying that steel cut oats etc.. is better than cocoa puffs. 44% of firefighter death is cardiovascular related death. Sugar and Grains are 2 of the main causes of cardiovascular death in America, not to mention,…"
Erik Hayes replied to Bradlee Cranfill's discussion What do I need to do?"I just recently followed a path similar to yours. 4 year college, Live- in student firefighter program while at school as an EMT. I worked full time State fire in the summers. Immediately after graduation went to paramedic school, worked as a…"
Erik Hayes replied to John Bierling's discussion Health & Wellness in the group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"Congratulations, awesome work. Keep it up."
Erik Hayes replied to Mark Lee's discussion Mandatory Cardio Fitness Training Policy in the group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"We have a General Order on cardiovascular fitness stating that one should be able to run on a treadmill for 12 METS and stay below your maximum heart rate. We have recommendations for working out on duty, but not mandatory as long as you meet the 12…"
Erik Hayes commented on Michael Urban's group Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention"What a great topic for a group. I'm looking forward to participating in some discussions. Just to throw something into the mix, How about two words Katy; Nicotine and Hyperinsulinemia, See Metabolic syndrome. Just as we talk about exercise…"
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This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
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- At 11:06am on July 17, 2009,
Michael Bricault said… - Eric, check out this blog. I think you may find it helpful. http://community.fireengineering.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1219672%3ABlogPost%3A130323
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