Aggressive Firefighting
The purpose of this group is to discuss aggressive firefighting tactics and understand that safety can be a part of them at the same time.See More
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Virgil Bloom
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- Fredericksburg, VA
- United States
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Virgil Bloom's Groups
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Aggressive Firefighting
32 members
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Start Water
348 members
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Tradition, TRADITION!
368 members
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Fireground Strategies
214 members
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The Professor: Building…
210 members
Virgil Bloom's Page
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Virgil Bloom joined Glenn Corbett's group
Tradition, TRADITION!
This is the group dedicated to the glue that holds "Pride and Ownership" together - tradition! We'll be talking about historic fires, important dates in fire history, and why we do things the way we do. .See More
Virgil Bloom joined Anthony Avillo's group
Fireground Strategies
A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed
Virgil Bloom joined Glenn Corbett's group
The Professor: Building Construction
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?See More
Virgil Bloom joined Leigh T. Hollins's group
ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION
This group will aim to share various "advanced" vehicle extrication techniques that are not normally taught in "junkyard" classes. Including tactics for cars, pick-ups, SUVs, trucks and buses.See More
Virgil Bloom joined Anthony Avillo's group
Quotes, Quotes, and More Quotes
A timely quote can say what a thousand words can't Some are famous, some infamous. Some are just great statements about this crazy busines we're in. Do you have some great quotes to add? Where did they come from? Share your quotesSee More
Virgil Bloom joined Scott Thompson's group
COMPANY DRILLS
A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training.See More
Virgil Bloom joined J. Spaulding's group
Tools and Tricks
Tools that you carry in your pockets, on your rigs, have fabricated or modified. All ideas are welcome, Truck, Engine, Rescue..... Show us!
Virgil Bloom joined Art Zern's group
Illinois Fire Service Institute
This group is for Field Staff, Institute Staff, Institute Researchers, students and other interested parties. All topics related to the Institute's work including classes, research and training will be discussed here.See More
Virgil Bloom joined Chuck Fager's group
Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!
All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!
Virgil Bloom joined Skip Coleman's group
Street Smart Fire Officer
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.See More
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
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