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Safety Harness for Packing HI-VOL Hose

Does anyone use a safety harness for packing HI-VOL hose on the top of the truck. Firefighters stand on the top hose bed as we back-up slow…

Started by Gerard McMahon

0 Apr 1, 2009

Extinguished agent for the magnesium fires: MagSorb

I read about the MagSorb product can extinguish the magnesium fires. Anyone knows something about it? Than you

Started by Laura Llanos

0 Apr 1, 2009

Truck-Ladder Op's and High Rise SOG's

My Dept is reworking all SOG's I have been assigned Truck op's and High Rise SOP-SOG's. Would love to get input. If any one can assist me i…

Started by Don Huneke

1 Mar 31, 2009
Reply by Ricky Riley

Just Started an AFG Group

I hadn't seen discussions here related to the upcoming Assistance to Firefighters Grants period that is about to open soon, and though I'm…

Started by Jonathan Kaye

0 Mar 30, 2009

What is the "Best" way to remove the engine from pump gear??

There is some debate at my house as to the best way to take the rig out of pump gear. Some of the guys have heard that after the rig is in…

Started by Jon H. Conner

13 Mar 30, 2009
Reply by Bob Franklin

For the Love of the Job

I, like other fire service professionals, like to read about goings on in other parts of the country. It is always exciting and interesting…

Started by Jason Hoevelmann

0 Mar 27, 2009

PPV fan blade explosion, lesson learned, looking for information.

I recently experienced a major failure of a PPV fan blade during a weekly check. We used to have a bag containing door chocks attached to t…

Started by Aaron Johnson

1 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Larry Lasich

Geoblock Paving System for Grass covered Fire Lanes

Trine University, formally known as Tri-State University, here in town wants to close off a street. On part of the street they are looking…

Started by Ray Harvey

0 Mar 26, 2009

Sizing the sprinkler pump and difficult questions?

Can Jockry pump more powerful than sprinkler pump? How to limit the velocity in hydraulic calculation? What is head density and coverage ar…

Started by thet

0 Mar 26, 2009

Roof Ladders

I have a question. If you are told to advance to the roof of a house, you advance, position the roof ladder and set it. You then notice tha…

Started by Juan Reynoso

6 Mar 25, 2009
Reply by Dave Martin

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