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Mike Donovan's Discussions
The use of acquired structures for live burn training
Replied May. 16, 2008
Vent Marker VS. Chalk Saw
Replied Apr. 4, 2008
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- Residence.
- Connecticut
- Department:
- Bridgeport Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter
- Years of public service:
- 22
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing
Labor relations
Testing
- Professional Qualifications:
- B.S. Accounting, Southern Ct. State University
State and Nationally certified Fire Service Instructor 1
Structural Collapse Technician
Ice Rescue Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Topics you provide training for:
- Live fire training
Aquired structure training
Safety and Survival
Rapid Intervention
Engine Company Operations
Search (private dwelling / large area)
Thermal imaging
Extrication
- Bio:
- 10 years Bridgeport Fire Department
13 years volunteer firefighter, Branford Fire Department
Owner of Top Rung Training Associates, LLC.
Adjunct Instructor Connecticut State Fire Academy
Instructor for Middlesex and Fairfield County Fire Schools
Rescue Specialist Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1
IFSTA Validation Committee member;
Rescue manual,6th edition
Fireground Support Operations (truck book) 2nd edition
Affiliations:
International Society of Fire Service Instructors
NFPA
Connecticut Fire Department Instructors Association
Union Executive board member
Lead hands-on presenter Providence Firefighters Safety and Survival Conference 2006
- Web site:
- http://www.Toprungtraining.org
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Fire Engineering Features
NFPA 1403 Live-Fire Evolutions at Fire Service Training Centers
Live fire training is an essential part of a firefighter's education, but there are significant differences between training at gas-fired versus non-gas-fired structures. Mike Gurr takes a closer look.Fire Engineering University: Online Continuing Education for Firefighters
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Long time no talk...what's up?
You wouldn't happen to know a big guy named Ron Rolfe would you? Tell him Jim Hester from OKC said hello.
I've started a High-Rise Group and I would appriciate your joining and contributing to the group.
God bless and I hope all is well.
Ray
I agree this is no sbstitute for a backup line
This is in addition to as another layer of safety
see link for more info http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/318403/25/none/none/BRNIS/Necessary,-Dangerous,-or-Both:-Live-Fire-Training-in-Acquired-Structure
I will send a copy via e-mail also
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