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- Residence.
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Department:
- Ocean Fire Company #1
- Title/rank:
- Training Officer
- Years of public service:
- 21
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- NJ State Instructor Level 2
- Topics you provide training for:
- Firefighter 1, fire streams, firefighter safety and survival, FAST Ops
Tom Vogel's Discussions
2 in 2 out
Replied May 22
Up-keep of hand tools
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Kahn Apr 24.
Looking for 2 videos on LODD’s
Replied May. 14, 2008
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A very interesting debate, with two very important components, safety and proper fire attack method. Following the OSHA standard, if your staffing is not sufficient to meet the regs, you really do not have any options, if as you state, there is cl...
Tom,
To add to Chris's reply below, make sure that it is boiled linseed oil for use on wood handles. If you use regular linseed oil, it will not dry properly and always be sticky.
We do maintenance on the tools as it is needed. We inspect after they get used. Wash them with normal soap and water to keep them clean. Apply paint as needed. The best thing to do is not paint at all but some depts. want stuff painted. For the Wo...
A few months ago I began to color code every tool on each piece of apparatus in our fleet. During that process I cleaned all axes, hooks, bars, etc of surface rust, paint, etc. I then sprayed very light coat of poly to the metal surfaces to extend...
A few months ago I began to color code every piece of apparatus in our fleet. During that I cleaned all axes, hooks, bars, etc of surfacr rust and paint. I then sprayed very light coat of poly to extend the time between each cleaning. We don't use...
If you are assigned to an apparatus with riding assignments, you need not only the up keep of that rigs tools but most important the tools that are assigned to you. Always keep the tools clean of dirt, tar, and paint and keep the edges free of bur...
During forcible entry training in a recruit class, a question came up regarding maintenance and care for hand tools, such as an axes, halligan bars and roof hooks. I was wondering what others teach about keeping the tools in good working order and...
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- At 11:21am on May 8, 2008,
Bob Hnatko said… - Didnt want to post this in open fourm. I have the video that was done after the death of 2 of our firefighter in 1996. It was an Advanced Auto Parts store. The video has scene footage, the radio transmissions and documentry of the funeral services. We show it day 1 of every recruit academy.
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