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Residence.
Albuquerque, N.M.
Department:
City of Albuquerque Fire Dept.
Title/rank:
Firefighter
Years of public service:
19
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
Nineteen years as a professional firefighter, nationally certified Fire Service Instructor, contributing author to Fire Engineering Magazine and FDIC Instructor.
Topics you provide training for:
1. Residential Search and Rescue
2. Ladder Co. Operations
3. V.E.S. Techniques
4. Forcible Entry
5. Firefighter Self Rescue/Bail Out
Areas of expertise:
Ladder Company operations in general with particular emphasis on Search and Rescue operations in residential occupancies, V.E.S. Techniques, forcible entry as well as firefighter safety and bail out maneuvers.
Bio:
Professional firefighter serving the City of Albuquerque Fire Dept. since 1993. Additionally serving as an adjunct instructor at the Albuquerque Fire Academy. Contributing author to Fire Engineering magazine and Instructor at FDIC.
According the the U.S. census conducted in 2006, Albuquerque is the 33rd largest city in the U.S. with a population of three quarters of a million residents.
Web site:
http://abqfirephotos.com

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Michael Bricault

Pet Peeve

-Abandon buildings, fires and firefighters. What is injuring us, the fact that the building is abandon/unoccupied or poor tactics?
-Take a look at this blog. http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/display/9407237913/articles/fire-engineering/health-__safety/fireground-safety/2009/11/are-you_brave_enough.html
-My though… Continue

Posted on January 7, 2010 at 12:00am — 4 Comments

Michael Bricault

Advice to Rookie Firefighter

I guess now is as good a time as any to tell you one of the truths about “the job”. Please understand that these ramblings are my opinion and that of firemen I respect. It is not intended to imply condescension but is intended to pass along some truths I have learned along the way.
With the endless hours of training a question that many new firefighters ask is, “So when does it get to be fun?” The short answer is… never. The demand of your courage and you honor is constant, even when off duty.
T… Continue

Posted on September 14, 2009 at 9:30pm — 7 Comments

Michael Bricault

Interesting Video

-This video was passed on to me by one of the guys at work. Take a look at it from the perspective of using it as a teaching aid and not as an opportunity to bash. There is a tremendous amount to learn from this video.
-I was shocked and in awe when I saw this but I'm interested in your comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXR-kdouVE8

Posted on September 7, 2009 at 1:22pm — 7 Comments

Michael Bricault

Trapped Victims

-Recently I received an email from Chief Halton in reference to a new literary work in reference to residential search and rescue during a fire. The work was written from an unusual perspective... it was written by the victim.
-I have read the piece and it does have some interesting teaching points that are valid to those of us that provide these services.
-Some that read it will be offended and some outraged, believing that this is a criticism of the fire service. In fact it is not a criticism… Continue

Posted on August 28, 2009 at 1:41pm — 2 Comments

Michael Bricault

Hand Tools for Residential Search and Rescue Operations

Hand Tools for Residential Search and Rescue Operations

Firefighters conducting search assignments in a residential occupancy must have hand tools with them to facilitate the tactical objectives in order to achieve success in a safe and timely manner. In fact, every firefighter on the fire ground, unless specifically assigned to operate the nozzle should have some type of hand tool with them. All too often we see firefighters on scene or in photographs standing on a roof or on a ladder with not… Continue

Posted on March 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — 8 Comments

Michael Bricault

The Fire We Don't Like to Talk About

-This idea for this blog started after I became involved in a discussion on CSF. It started me thinking about a strange topic but one that will never be addressed until forced on to the troops.
-The discussion started out with a video of a fire in a strip mall/taxpayer, whatever you like to call them. And it got me thinking, how many times do these occupancies change hands, how many times do tenants come and go and what alterations do they perform without the FD being aware.
-They all need a cer… Continue

Posted on February 13, 2009 at 1:20pm — 5 Comments

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At 7:34pm on February 22, 2010, Brad Hoff said…
No worries on the issue you emailed me about. Apparently it was easier to leave the site than change a name!

KTF and stay safe Brother

Brad
At 3:34pm on January 13, 2010, Jeff Schwering said…
Brick, I'm going to get the post, been swamped with work, snow, cold, etc!

KTF Brother
Jeff
At 2:41pm on January 13, 2010, Marques Bush said…
I'm having some issues commenting on the Pet Peeve's post but we are starting to get preached to about going into that appear vacant or do not have a confirmed report that a life might be in danger.
At 1:23pm on January 13, 2010, Mike Gagliano said…
Hey amigo... Happy New Year to ye...

I keep waiting to hear you've taken a chief's job somewhere up in the Great Northwest... :-)

Take a look at the december issue of FE and email me your thoughts when you get time...

Mike
At 9:42am on January 9, 2010, Ray McCormack said…
Hi Miichael
Give me a call 845 234 8956
Thanks Ray

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