David W. Harper II's Groups (21)

Fireground Strategies

217 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2016 A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed

Technical Rescue

160 members Latest Activity: May 23, 2019 Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you…

Structural Collapse Rescue

119 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2014 discuss issues, incidents, causes and prevention of Structural collapse in rescue operations

Street Smart Fire Officer

254 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground…

COMPANY DRILLS

611 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training.

FDNY

104 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016 This group will promote discussion and debate about the many functions, personalities, tactics, training and policies of the FDNY. Whether you are a…

Heavy Rescue

182 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2016 All things pertaining to heavy Rescue operations

Vehicle Technology - Concerns of today & tommorrow

68 members Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2015 Exchanging information on today's vehicle technology issues and preparing for tommorrow's concerns. Vehicle construction & materials, safety systems,…

Common Sense Firefighting

216 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2016 A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground

TOOLS OF THE TRADE-BASIC TOOLS OF THE JOB

114 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018

Tools and Equipment

47 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015 Reviews of Fire Service tools and equipment. Please justify your approval or disapproval of a tool or equipment.

Recruitment & Retention

13 members Latest Activity: May 12, 2015 Recruitment and retention of members in both volunteer and combination departments can be one of the largest challenges that today's departments…

Firefighter Basics

68 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015

Sharing Training, LEARNING Tradition, LIVING to go home

Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!

109 members Latest Activity: May 19, 2016 All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's…

Aggressive Firefighting

37 members Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2015

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.

Urban Search and Rescue

16 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016

Aerial Operations

113 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2015 This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms,…

Ventilation

24 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018 A place to discuss the in and outs of ventilation, share ideas on training, training props, and safety concerns.

Progressive Rescue

30 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016 A Group Where Training Topics, Industry News, and Great Ideas Can Be Discussed

Fire Training Centers

10 members Latest Activity: Jan 3, 2012 Discussion on Fire Training Centers and what concepts are used in the facility