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sound effects for training

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John Aldrich replied to charles woods's discussion 'sound effects for training'
I use two things together if you can, first i use an radio tuned to static as loud as it can be turned up. Second, we have a training tower, I use a deck gun to lob water on to the tower. The water runs through the tower and falls like rain on the...
February 12

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Residence.
North Bend Or
Department:
North Bay Fire
Title/rank:
Training Officer / LT
Years of public service:
16
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Top issues in your department:
1. Bridging the training gap between generations.
2. Administration understanding of the need for more progressive training
Professional Qualifications:
Firefighter 2, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Wildland Fire Management, NFPA Instructor, Hazmat, Building Construction/Fire Protection, Fire Tactics and Strategies, Fire Communication, Air Craft Fire Protection, Supervision and Leadership, Water Supplies, ICS, Fire Prevention and Inspection, Fire Investigation, Auto Extraction, Apparatus Operator
Topics you provide training for:
Apparatus Operator, Firefighter I, CPR Instructor, Basic Wildland Fire Management, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Fire Tactics and Strategies(MCTO-P), Fire Communication, Water Supplies, Auto Extraction, instructor 1.
Bio:
16 years in fire and EMS. 12 years as a fire service instructor. 5 years as LT / Training Officer.

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At 3:06pm on May 11, 2008, Jim Saladin said…
Anything you have about the ammo would be helpful...I've searched the internet but did not find any conclusive testing.

Thanks,
Capt. Sal
At 1:59am on April 26, 2008, Greg Wyant said…
Welcome Brother I am sure you will find lots of good tips here. And hope you join in and share some of your tips with us. Stay Safe!!
 
 

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