"Jim, I teach MAYDAY/RIT, and have had the misfortune of being on multiple MAYDAY scenes. My opinion is due to real world experience. Command,RIT and those in trouble MUST stay on the working fireground channel. Everyone else needs to be disciplined…"
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Test help!!! Those darn pulleys!!!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Todd McKee Nov 24, 2009.
RIT 1407
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe McClelland Jul 9, 2009.
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Joe McClelland replied to Jim Duffy's discussion MAYDAY SOP Do you put firefighting ops on a different channelJoe McClelland commented on Art Zern's group Illinois Fire Service Institute"Great info Chief. Read it the other day.
Excersize and pushing away from the meal table have never been more important. Plus the need for more in-depth tests done on us.
Thanks for the post Chief.
Happy New Year."
Joe McClelland replied to Joe McClelland's discussion FireHouse software help in the group Training Officers Mutual Aid Group"Rebecca,
Sorry to take so long to get back to you.
I was never sent anything by anyone regarding the PPT for Firehouse. I just had to mull through it on my own.
I am sorry, if you find anything please let me know.
Happy New…"
Joe McClelland is now friends with Christopher Huston, Chris Bednarek, Levi Barnes and Ian Ramirez more
Rebecca Brodigan replied to Joe McClelland's discussion FireHouse software help in the group Training Officers Mutual Aid Group"If you still have the power point for the Firehouse Software, I would be interested in seeing it. It would be a huge help!
Thanks,
Rebecca
rbrodigan@iowacolonyvfd.org
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"This sounds like a God send. I have been developing the training for our department for the past 5 months. I have several powerpoints and helpguides/cheatsheets specific to our needs. How can I get your powerpoints?
FF M. Waldron
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Alan Butsch replied to Joe McClelland's discussion Smooth Bore PDP in the group Start Water"Erik:
We use 12 in Maryland; comes from our state training institute MFRI. I believe 15 predates modern hose construction which is smoother and thus creates less friction loss. If you want to get real finicky, check…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Tinley Park IL.
- Department:
- Midlothian Fire Department IL. Union Professional Firefighter
- Title/rank:
- Acting Shift Commander
- Years of public service:
- 20
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manpower, Training, Leadership
- Professional Qualifications:
- OPs level in all rescue topics, TPM, F/O 2 Inst II, ISO, rescue diver and lots of other stuff.
Field Instructor with Illinois Fire Service Institute, Cornerstone Program
- Topics you provide training for:
- All topics
- Areas of expertise:
- I would never say I am an "expert" in anything, but truck company, rescue and RIT are my passions.
- Bio:
- I am an Acting Shift Commander. We are a combo department with two stations. I have 20 short years in the Fire Service and enjoy learning as much as I can every day to make myself better. I am a Field Instructor for the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute where I am assigned to the Cornerstone Division. I am a member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and the Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors. Member of the SOUTHSIDE F.O.O.L.S.
I'm part of a focus group with Underwriters Laboratories studying he effects of current building construction and room and content materials and seeing how they effect current fire behavior.
I also teach the Fire Officer I-II Program for Rasmussen College here in illinois.
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Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 10:35am on February 6, 2011,
Paul Combs said… - Thanks, Joe!!
- At 5:49pm on January 15, 2010,
Jon Kucharski said… - Hey Im finally on this thing. Just replied the the friend request, still gotta get use to this, I like it but think i can get alot more from it with some more time one it
- At 9:08pm on July 8, 2009,
Frank Ricci said… - Joe,
Thanks hope to meet you at FDIC next year.
- At 2:23pm on July 7, 2009,
Jeff Clayton said… - http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=1407&cookie%5Ftest=1
Joe,
This may help your quest, if you read it...all of it (it will be tough), you will probably find it educational and eye-opening.
My apologies if this is a document you have already read.
Stay safe,
Jeff
- At 7:48pm on May 4, 2009,
Arthur C. Rauch said… - We did the Light em' and fight em' with the Garden Homes Academy. I will make that inquiry for you. Also I did get my resume to Alex Griff. Hopefullly if I get my application, can I use you as a reference?
- At 8:36am on May 4, 2009, Arthur C. Rauch said…
- Joe, I can probably get you in the E.M.T. side. That is what I'm doing now. Have not taught any fire classes yet. Hoping to when they get the internship program up and running. We missed you last weekend and IFSI.
- At 8:00pm on April 24, 2009, Arthur C. Rauch said…
- What is it you are looking to do?
- At 10:23pm on April 23, 2009,
Rob Cannon said… - I won't be on the IFSI training grounds. I am taking Leadership and Pump Operator. Keep in touch and let me know if you want meet up for some food or what not.
- At 10:13pm on April 22, 2009, Rob Cannon said…
- Hey Joe how have you been? Anything new? I moved back to the area (for several reasons, nothing bad). I am going down to fire college, if you're going, maybe we can meet up and grab an adult beverage and chat.
Stay Safe Brother!
PTB-EGH
Rob
- At 9:35pm on February 28, 2009,
Marty Mayes said… - Joe
I left you a note on your forum. My number is 817.301.3150. I know we can help here.
marty
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