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Countywide Fire Protection District

I am requesting input on the pros and cons of forming a countywide fire district. I am the chair for an exploratory committee on taking our…

Started by Bob Franklin in Uncategorized

4 Dec 4, 2008
Reply by Bob Franklin

Traditional colors of Apparatus

I feel like a tool posting this, but I' looking for the meaning behind these colors. I know black (like the black tops of CFD) is for those…

Started by Rick Havrilla in Uncategorized

6 Dec 3, 2008
Reply by Rick Havrilla

Rapco Terminator Ventsaw Chains?

What can you tell me about the Rapco Terminator Chain? I am not familiar with this style of chain. Is it durable? Is it quick? Can you feel…

Started by Kevin Nowicki in Uncategorized

3 Dec 3, 2008
Reply by Kevin Nowicki

Exposures

Just wondering what your dept. does to protect exposers. Just SFD not a common cockloft or connected, just a basic wood frame, with another…

Started by tnff613 in Uncategorized

2 Nov 29, 2008
Reply by Anthony Avillo

First on scene

Hey, just curious what you guys think is the best type of apparatus to have on scene of a residential structure fire first. This would incl…

Started by Michael Haefner in Uncategorized

5 Nov 25, 2008

How well do you work with PD in your department

Do any departments have a program with your local PD on teaching them how to stay out of the way at a fire scene?

Started by Danny Sheridan in Uncategorized

36 Nov 24, 2008

HazMat Flash Suits

What HazMat Flash Suits do you use? How much do they cost? Where do you get them from? Thanks Todd

Started by Todd McKee in Uncategorized

0 Nov 23, 2008

Looking for someone involved in a FAST/RIT TEAM rescue or recovery

I'm trying to find someone who has been involved in a rescue or recovery of a fellow firefighter. We train as a FAST team but I really feel…

Started by Marc Longo in Uncategorized

3 Nov 21, 2008
Reply by Marc Longo

Door Forcible Entry Prop

Looking for a little help, we would like to build a door forcible entry prop for our training grounds. If you have one at your facility or…

Started by Brandon Erbe in Uncategorized

1 Nov 20, 2008
Reply by Larry Lasich

Portable Gas Monitor Field Training

Is there a large need for portable gas monitor training in the field? I am in the process of developing a trainer and I am wondering if the…

Started by John Holtan in Uncategorized

1 Nov 19, 2008
Reply by Larry Lasich

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