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Ron Becknell's Discussions
How much cribbing is enough?
Started Aug 10
Radios and Emergency Activation Buttons
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Murphy May 6.
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HazMat Placards to Success will provide a step by step process for response to a Hazardous Materials incident.
We are currently in the process of writing specs for a new service/hazmat/rescue truck. I already know there is not a truck big enough to do all three. But we have to do hte best with what is available. Our current truck is too small and quite ove...
Becoming an EMT will definitely help him in getting a paid position. You/he may also want to check out your local fire departments some may offer an Explorer Program through the Boy Scouts that will allow him to join now while in high school. This...
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That is the general response to a EMER button activation on the 800 mhz radios and many departments also add a roll call to an EMER Activation. The piece that is missing however is some sort of GPS locator in each radio that should be an integ...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Fort Mill, SC
- Department:
- Riverview Fire Dept.
- Title/rank:
- Assistant Chief `
- Years of public service:
- 17
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor I
Haz-Mat Technician
- Topics you provide training for:
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
Vehicle Firefighting
- Areas of expertise:
- HVAC systems
- Bio:
- Joined the Fire Dept. in 1991 at the age of 16. Became Captain in 2002. Became Asst. Chief in 2004. Started my own business in 2004 servicing commercial HVAC equipment and installing/servicing building automation controls.
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- At 11:38pm on April 9, 2009,
TODD SHERMAN said… - Ron..
If you would like,i can email you the car fire video & you can burn it onto a dvd for training use
- At 10:51pm on June 13, 2008,
Rick Lasky said… - Hi Ron,
Thanks for your kind words. I've been teaching at that conference for years and love it. What a great rgoup of folks. See ya there!
Be safe,
Rick
- At 10:47pm on April 3, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - Check out and sign up, we could use your input in our Tactical Building Blocks group. We are on the side under featured groups.
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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