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Truss Construction!!!! Everywhere in the fire service there is talk of truss construction. We see it built. We know it's dangers. We respond to it. We die in it.… Started by Jim Mason	29	Jan 28, 2009 Reply by Jim Mason
New discussion on coordination on the fire ground Thanks to Michael Bricault for this discussion Take a look at this clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btSQ2tYOElo&feature=related I… Started by Jim Mason	28	Jan 8, 2009 Reply by Jim Mason
Engineered Floor Systems Here is a link to an excellent video that demonstrates the dangers behind the new engineered floor systems. This video was forwarded to me… Started by Matthew J. Mayer Jr.	10	Jan 5, 2009 Reply by Jim Mason
Use of TIC's for Investigation for Fire Location Group We talk about the use of the TIC's to help us in so many ways. Take a look at the link below. It is a UL study on lightweight constru… Started by Jim Mason	20	Jan 5, 2009 Reply by Jim Mason
Let's talk about this one. Search and Rescue Decision. Unusual but it worked. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iVB2E-4f5c&eurl=http://bestfirefightervideo.com/ Raw Footage: June 23, 2008 firefighters from Station… Started by Mike Walker	12	Jan 5, 2009 Reply by Jim Mason
Positive Pressure Ventilation I know there are departments that use PPV often and with great success. My problem is that many departments grab onto tactical techniques a… Started by Art Zern	34	Jan 1, 2009
When do we say enough? Leadership is a subjective quality during a firefight. On the fire ground, it often comes from members without the most bugles. For this re… Started by Jim Mason	34	Dec 30, 2008 Reply by Jim Mason
Trick Size Up Problem Take a look at the video below. Notice how the exterior of the building is older looking but the interior is different. What can be done, u… Started by Jim Mason	15	Dec 23, 2008 Reply by Jim Mason
Residential Fire You are responding to a reported structure fire in a single family residence. It is 2330 and the Battalion Chief (20 seconds ahead of you)… Started by Chris Piepenburg	18	Dec 17, 2008 Reply by Jim Mason
You're the officer on the engine I know this sounds like an easy question but let's see. You arrive as the Lieutenant on the first due engine company to a non-high rise str… Started by Jim Mason	11	Dec 8, 2008 Reply by Jim Mason

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