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Ron Becknell
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Suburban Fire Tactics
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Heavy Rescue
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Aggressive Firefighting
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Forcible Entry/ Forcible…
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Tradition, TRADITION!
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Ron Becknell's Discussions
Do you have a policy on use of Helmet Cameras?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Bricault Mar 12.
Teaching the "why" when training along with the "how."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Becknell Apr 27.
Is a Defensive attack really Defensive
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Floyd Wilks Dec 21, 2012.
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Ron Becknell replied to Ron Becknell's discussion Teaching the "why" when training along with the "how.""Yes, I was taking an Instructor Orientation Workshop for Fundamentals of Firefighting (it is an OSHA level firefighting course that covers about 60% of Firefighter I) and as the Instructor went around the room having everyone…"
Scott Thompson replied to Ron Becknell's discussion Teaching the "why" when training along with the "how.""I agree with you 100%! If we want our firefighters to be smart, we must teach the why. I have been including this topic in my FDIC presentation for the past 12 years, and I often get asked this question. I strongly believe that several…"
Michael Bricault replied to Ron Becknell's discussion Do you have a policy on use of Helmet Cameras?"-Our official policy is that no member will use any type of photographic instrument or technology at any time unless they have first been granted permission from the Fire Chief or his designee.
-This is not just department policy but also a…"
Joe paccerelli replied to Ron Becknell's discussion Do you have a policy on use of Helmet Cameras?"it was not an easy step as far as the dash cams and helmet cams go but after getting alot of input as to how and when they get used going from 1 dash cam to 12 with helmet cams was not hard.but you hit the nail on the head the videos are for our…"
Dave Werner replied to Ron Becknell's discussion Do you have a policy on use of Helmet Cameras?"It is a gray area in our department. Right now I believe I am the only one who wears a helmet cam. It only gets turned on for fires, and the occasional training. I keep the videos for my own use, and post them on YouTube as private and unsearchable…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Fort Mill, SC
- Department:
- Riverview Fire Dept.
- Title/rank:
- Assistant Chief `
- Years of public service:
- 21
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Haz-Mat Technician, Advanced Auto Extrication, Confined Space Rescue
- Topics you provide training for:
- Positive Pressure Ventilation,Vehicle Firefighting, American Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor, Auto Extrication, Fundamentals of Firefighting, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Incident Safety Officer, NIMS, Leadership I, Preparation for Initial Company Operations, HazMat Operations, Rescuing the Rescuer
- 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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Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:30pm
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 9:00am on March 5, 2010,
John K. Murphy said… - Chief
Thanks for adding me to your friend list. I would be happy to work with you on your social network policy when redy
Have a safe day
John
- At 6:51pm on January 19, 2010,
David Faile said… - Sorry it took so long. My computer was fubar.
- 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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