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Why does RIT receive attention so late in the game?
Replied Oct. 28, 2008
Lisa Fairfield's Groups
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Technical Rescue
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Street Smart Fire Officer
203 members
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Becoming a Better Inst...
128 members
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Rescuing the Rescuers
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Command Safety
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Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the offer. Looks like I'll be leaving the airport and coming back to a city firehouse by the beginning of the new year. :-) I'm working on developing a classroom presentation on Air Management for a good friend who's a retired...
Pascal,
Thanks for your encouraging words. Stay safe brother!
Nick
Hello Nick
You may not get much resistance. It all depend on how it is presented. At first i had the same impression that you have but I have started to teach some basic stuff of air management in my department and i another depertment as well an...
Hey Mike,
Our Assistant Chief of training has said he will allow me to teach a class on Air Management to our department in the near future. I'm sure this will get a lot of resistance, but I'm looking forward to spreading this message. I know thi...
Hey bro...
With leaders like you and Lisa out there we are going to make progress. It is an honor to serve with you...
Mike
Lisa...
Just wanted to quietly say.....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
How does it feel to lead?
Your people are safer and your operations will be smoother. How cool is that?
It's a privilage to stand at your side...
Mike
Lisa Fairfield said:Guys, th...
Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you have any gadgets or special techniques, this is the place to share them.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:18pm on June 3, 2008,
Eric Hankins said… - Hey Lisa,
C-1 left a class lesson plan in my box the other day for Firefighter Survival that the brothers from NYP and surrounding areas put together. Do you want a copy of it???
- At 11:22pm on May 20, 2008,
Eric Hankins said…
- Sup playa?
- At 6:21pm on April 26, 2008,
Tom Webb said… - Its going good, a little slow from time to time. We average about 14 calls a 24. Having a good time and looking foward to summer.
- At 2:51pm on April 26, 2008,
Tom Webb said…
- I was moving a gun safe and crushed 3 fingers on my left hand. Happened about a month ago, healing process is coming along. I start therapy next week. Hopefully in anoter month or so I will get released for full duty.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Loma Rica, CA
- Department:
- Yuba City Fire Department, California
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 15
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, SOPs, and budget.
- Professional Qualifications:
- CSFM Fire Officer I, SRT I and II, Confined Space Operations, Trench Rescue, Rescue Systems 1, I am currently working on my Bachelor's Degree in Fire Safety and Engineering with Eastern Kentucky University.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Mayday, Air Management, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Building Collapse, Engine Company Operations.
- Areas of expertise:
- Mayday, Air Management, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Building Collapse.
- Bio:
- I am a 39 year old career fire captain. I started as a volunteer and spent 2 years with a volunteer department. I have spent the last 13 years with a career department. I enjoy riding quads at Sand Mountain and at the Oregon Dunes.
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