Swiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
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Trey Smith
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Swiftwater Rescue
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Vehicle Extrication Today
133 members
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High-Rise Fire Group
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Technical Rescue
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Truck Company Operations
399 members
Trey Smith's Discussions
Stabilization and Rescue Struts
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G******** brothers and sisters and Happy New Year!!When confronted with a vehicle on it's side, many fire/rescue agencies are accustomed to using cribbing or ropes to stabilize a vehicle. This can…Continue
Tags: struts, extrication, rescue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Lasich Jan 2, 2010.
Wind Driven Fires
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Our department just had FDNY Chief Jerry Tracey (ret.) come down for a 3-day symposium on high-rise firefighting and wind driven fires. What a great program he put on! I look at 10 mph. windy days in…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Lasich Dec 17, 2009.
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Keith A. Morrone joined Trey Smith's groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Joel Harris joined Trey Smith's groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Scott Collier joined Trey Smith's groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Amber Coleman joined Trey Smith's groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Swiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Todd "Cha-Chi" Monroe joined Trey Smith's groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Keith Plott commented on Trey Smith's group Swiftwater Rescue"Yes Trip, I have heard a couple groups trying to."
Trey Smith commented on Trey Smith's group Swiftwater Rescue"Thanks Kevin,
I totally agree and Rescue 3 doesn't believe in this idea. I think you will see spin-off company's marketing to the con-ed student."
Keith Plott commented on Trey Smith's group Swiftwater Rescue"I think it would be a great ideal. Its hard to get advanced classes in the southeast and hard to get it paid for. I have had to retake the unit one class over and over. Same stuff different day. Maybe even do something like the USFA does and do a…"
Trey Smith commented on Trey Smith's group Swiftwater Rescue"Okay... so the group is small but here it goes...
What do you guys think about Continuing education for Swiftwater Rescue? Rescue 3 International doesn't buy off on the idea?"
Trey Smith posted a groupSwiftwater Rescue
This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.
Trey Smith joined Chris Pepler's group
Vehicle Extrication Today
This group will discuss extrication issues from A-Z. From training issues,New Vehicle Technology and the latest tricks of the trade. We will share information in order to keep our extrication scenes both efficient and safe.See More
Profile Information
- Department:
- Charlotte Fire Department, NC
- Title/rank:
- Fire Captain
- Years of public service:
- 30
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- 23 years with Charlotte Fire Dept.;
Grad Student;Oklahoma State University; M.S. Fire & Emergency Management Program
B.S. Fire Science; University of Maryland University College; (Summa C** Laude)
A.A.S. Fire Protection Technology; Central Piedmont Community College
13 year volunteer firefighter
N.C. Fire Instructor Level II
N.C. Fire Officer Level III
N.C. Technical Rescuer Instructor
N.C. Trench and Confined Space Rescue Technician Instructor
V.P. Rescue North Carolina Technical Fire & Rescue Training Services
Rescue 3 International Swiftwater and Technical Rope Rescue Instructor
Member NASAR
N.C. EMT
- Topics you provide training for:
- Firefighter I & II
Live Fire Training
Truck Company Operations
Firefighter Survival and RIT Operations
Technical Rope Rescue
Swiftwater Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Trench Rescue
- Areas of expertise:
- Fire ground Tactics;
Truck Company Ops.
Engine Co. Ops.
Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Technical Rescue (Swiftwater, Boat ops., Confined Space, Trench, Lost persons)
Ventilation
Ladders
- Web site:
- http://rescuenc.com
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