Rick Fritz's Groups (36)

"Outside The Box" Engine Company Operations

166 members Latest Activity: Oct 20, 2020

Engine Company work is often viewed as easy or not as fulfilling as "Truck Company work". This is absolutely not the case and some very "high…

Suburban Fire Tactics

43 members Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2015

Suburban Fire Tactics is a forum to research, document and…

Fire Training Centers

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

Off Duty with Kevin Shea

26 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2013 A place for firefighters to share info and stories about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.

FDIC

98 members Latest Activity: Jan 14, 2018 For those attending and presenting at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.

Buildingsonfire

15 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018 Buildingsonfire.com; An Informational, Reference and Training site Dedicated to the Art & Science of Building Construction, Firefighting and…

COMPANY DRILLS

510 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

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

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

62 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2023 Welcome to the NFFF Group. Our mission is to honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in…

Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!

97 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…

Tommy Truck

59 members Latest Activity: Jun 29, 2014 Looking for personal experiences/stories of how Tom Brennan inspired, lead, or taught you about firefighting. From Random Thoughts, to war stories of…

September 11th Health and Fitness Foundation

19 members Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2018 To inform, aid and direct 9/11 rescue workers and all survivors to become well and stay well, awareness of where they can find help is…

A Tribute to Bennie Crane

11 members Latest Activity: Oct 18, 2009 A tribute to Bennie Crane, an inspiring firefighter and motivational leader who touched many lives. Please share your fond memories of Bennie here.

Apparatus Specifications and Purchasing: Getting the most out of your next piece of apparatus!

39 members Latest Activity: Oct 1, 2014 In these tough economic times we need to ensure we are getting the most bang for our taxpayers bucks. This group will cover the pros and cons of…

Leatherheads

59 members Latest Activity: May 27, 2015 A group composed of those members who wear or want to wear the traditional leather fire helmet!

Tools and Equipment

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

Musters, Parades and Special Functions

29 members Latest Activity: Jan 16, 2013 This groups focus is on the traditions of musters, parades and other special events.

FDNY

87 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…

F.O.O.L.S.

190 members Latest Activity: Mar 19, 2019 Come and discuss or brag about your Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) organization. Looking to start a chapter in your area, I am sure…

Books, Articles, Web Sites

35 members Latest Activity: Apr 5, 2014 Have you read any good books or articles lately or discovered a web site that may benefit this community? Are you looking for information on a…

Helping Our Own - Our Family In Need

25 members Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2012 This is a special place to list any requests you have to help fellow Brother & Sister firefighters and their immediate families.