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Fire Service Leadership
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Street Smart Fire Officer
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The Professor: Building…
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Common Sense Firefighting
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Mike Fox's Discussions
360 on residentials and size up
Replied May. 10, 2009
360 on residentials and size up
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Chapman May. 11, 2009.
Defective American LaFrance?
Replied May. 7, 2009
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I am not going to even try to improve on the statements below. They are all well thought out. I just want to add one "street smart" (sorry, I hate using that phrase, but it is the only one I can come up with!) technique that will save you time,…
Very well laid out. Thanks for the response. Mike
Nate Skewes said:Here is an example of a quick size up SOG1. Quick Size-up Plan.1.1 The key to any successful firefighting operation is good rapid size-up. This size-up includes many different aspec…
Here is an example of a quick size up SOG
1. Quick Size-up Plan.
1.1 The key to any successful firefighting operation is good rapid size-up. This size-up includes many different aspects from building information to fire information. Size-up dictat…
No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills of your officers. Leadership is the most important element of everything we do!
Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground operations and the decisions that fire officers of all ranks make. I will post scenarios and ask question.
In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the developing trends in construction that will impact our ability to fight future fires?
A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground
We recommitted ourselves to ensuring the 360 after a Billy G presentation as well.
"First Due Officer shall conduct a 360 walk around where ever practical or cause all four sides to be viewed and reported."
Basically on all privates dwellings we e…
Guys, I'm sure this has been talked about before but as a result of Billy G's class at FDIC last week I want to develop a good SOG that deals with size ups and 360's on the fire scene for residentials. I know they're out there. Any help would be app…
We have a 2003 LaFrance that is a real POS. Numerous electrical issues as well as foam issues. We have spent thousands of dollars in repairs and lost time for this rig.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Hoffman Estates Illinois
- Department:
- North Maine Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- District Chief
- Years of public service:
- 23
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Budget,
Training,
Vehicle replacement,
Youth of the organization
Officer Developement
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Officer 2
Instructor 2
Fire Investigator
Certified Safety Officer
Haz Mat IC
Stare Certified Paramedic
Instructor at NIPSTA/Academy
AA inn Fire Science
- Topics you provide training for:
- RIC,
Engine Company Ops
Fire Investigation,
Tactics/Strategy
Auto Extrication
- Bio:
- I've been in the fire service full time for 23 years. I'm currently a District Chief in the department with responsibilities for budgets, vehicles, training, mentoring, and EMS. I am active in the Fire Investigators Strike Force, a group of investigaotrs that provide training for over 200 members. I am also the Logistics officer for the Mabas Division 3 Fire investigation Team. I am also the Chief Deputy Director of Maine Township OEM which works very closely with the fire department. 23 years in and the job still humbles me and I'm still learning every day.
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