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As Brent commented, what kind of info are you looking for? Does your department respond principally to urban incidents or more rural types. Do you want a multiple scenario layout or specific set-ups? What about water supply and environmentally fri...
I'm back,
The following happened in Spain's fifth most populated city 30 years ago. Zaragoza's population at that time was around 500,000 and the municipal fire brigade (all paid career public employees) covered the city from one (1) station staff...
Todd,
The variety of replies make sense, but I personally feel that vocation is probably the most important, or at least primary trait the all aspiring and serving fire fighters should have, whether they be paid / career, on-call, volunteers or co...
Avery accute illustration of what is happening all over the country. Perhaps we are fortunate here in Spain where fire and local police are public service employees, who have their positions guaranteed by law. About the only way any can be fired i...
Training is the master key to this subject and confined space fire combat experience is another key. New synthetic furnishing and decorative materials tend to generate lots more thick, dark smoke than natural prime materials. You may well face a g...
Somewhat old but not out of date are FIRE FIGHTING / PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES by William E. Clark and HIGH RISE / FIRE & LIFE SAFETY by John T. O'Hagan. Two others that would give a much broader understanding and insight, especially as far as seeing...
As a Flashover instructor I hope this may help. The simulators come in basically two categories; sophisticated gas fueled units that are exactly that - simulators, or the wood-fueled container, the Swedish original, which offers far more "real lif...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Calle Dr. Cornago, 45,3A, Pozuelo de Alarcon, 28223 Madrid, Spain
- Department:
- n/a
- Title/rank:
- Fire Protection Specialist - Fire Service Instructor
- Years of public service:
- 9
- Agency structure:
- other
- Professional Qualifications:
- - USAF ; AFSC 57150 Fire Protection Specialist
- Alcoy Ploytechnic University (Spain) Fire Service Instructor
- Anne Arundel Co., MD volunteer firefighter
- Topics you provide training for:
- - Ventilation of interior fires, confined spaces, HAZ MAT situations
- High Rise operations
- HAZ MAT emergency operations
- Industrial emergency response personnel
- Areas of expertise:
- As above
- Bio:
- I got bitten by the emergency response bug in 1957 on joining the Riva, MD VFD, and responding with Independant Fire Co of the Annapolis, MD FD. A semester at the U. of MD spending more time on Wheaton Rescue apparatus than in classes took me to the USAF and into "serious" fire protection, which brought me to Spain in 1962 where I have been ever since. I got out of fire protection for a few years, but employment in a consulting engineering firm brought me back in the mid1970's. Since then I have been involved in firte protection systems installations, fire fighting vehicle design, construction and delivery training, emergency response plan development and implantation and fire department training untile my "retirement" late 2006. I am a member of the Board of Governors of Spain's fire fighter association, ASELF, coordinating editorial content of their magazine, FUEGO, and still delivering specific training courses, including HOT sessions at the Spanish firefighters Congresses.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 4:02pm on July 15, 2008,
Nelson Ojeda said… - George,
Thank you so much for your words. We need to keep in touch Fire Service in Chile has a lot of European influence, specially from Spain. I'm looking forward to gain a lot of knowledge from you and your experience.
Nelson.
- At 12:19pm on May 6, 2008,
Eddie Buchanan said… - George! Looks like I missed your email brother! Can you hit me at eddiebuchanan@mac.com? I'd love to get you in touch with our International Director, Alan Brody!
- At 8:35am on April 23, 2008,
Art Zern said… - George,
Great to read your input. My daughter studied in Segovia last year as a student at Ball State. Her experience in Spain was wonderful for the development of independence and maturity. The people of Spain were wonderful and her host "mother" was a very special person who nurtured and guided her. I will look forward to your discussions. Please include me as you educate us yankees regarding the Spanish fire service.
- At 8:13am on March 29, 2008,
Chris Pepler said… - George,
Welcome to this group. I look forward to getting as much knowledge as possible from you. Also, I look forward to asking you about how they do things in Spain. I am anxious to learn about the Spanish Fire Service as I know nothing about it. Look forward to sharing information with you.
Regards,
Chris
- At 6:39pm on March 28, 2008,
George H. Potter said…
- Frank,
I'm capable of hitting a key and dumping my entire RAM. Let me know how I can contribute to the cause. I jus sent a note to Chris Pepler on Flashover. I have developed a 2 day HOT course on this for Spanish firefighters, with what is considered as one of the most complete, no nonsense texts on the subject. The only glitch is that it's in Spanish.
Looking forward to sharing knowledge and experiences.
George Potter
- At 8:28pm on March 22, 2008,
Gerald "Jerry" Tracy said… - Hi George
I remember when you asked for the permission to do so, and I was honored that you considered my articles for republication in FUEGO. Thank you again.
Jerry
- At 7:46pm on March 13, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - George we could use your input in our group we are listed on page 2. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
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