Brad Hoff's Groups (88)

"Outside The Box" Engine Company Operations

180 members Latest Activity: Oct 20

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…

Upcoming Training Sessions/Seminars

33 members Latest Activity: Aug 5, 2014 We invite every member of the Fire Engineering Training Community to post details on training sessions/seminars/conferences they are hosting or…

This House Rocks!

59 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their…

The Great Mustache Debate

9 members Latest Activity: Feb 22, 2011 What are your departments rules on facial hair...namely mustaches. Lots of debate in the east recently about size, shape and length. How long is your…

The Backroom Crew

38 members Latest Activity: Apr 19, 2018 In our Service and most Departments we have what is called a Rec Room, Day Room or backroom where we go to Kick back , eat , drink Coffee or just…

Honor the Fallen

35 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Where we will Honor those of our Brother and Sisters who have passed .

Firefighter Basics

69 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015

Sharing Training, LEARNING Tradition, LIVING to go home

The Landing Zone Crew

22 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Serious discussion on Training and Operations for Landing Zones

Swiftwater Rescue

13 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2019 This group is for all swiftwater rescue technicians to discuss techniques, classes, and other issues pertaining to Swiftwater rescue operations.

F.O.O.L.S.

227 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…

Personnel Escape Systems

60 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.

Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts

73 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2017 This group is dedicated to giving general answers to your legal questions. The forum is hosted by experts in fire service law throughout the nation.…

Firefighter's Own Worst Enemy

38 members Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2013 Safety, personal and career development and general firefighting training topics.

FDIC

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

Ye Olde Bucket Brigade

8 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2011 Mostly for the old timers to share about their past days. A place for young and old to come and share stories of their fire service days. From the…

C.H.A.O.S.

4 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 CHAOS (Chief Has Arrived On Scene) is a place to discuss situations that may have happened once the Chief or a chief officer arrived on scene. It can…

Using Fire Engineering Simulations

103 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2016 Discuss issues related to using the free training simulations available on FireEngineering.com.

Command Safety

56 members Latest Activity: May 12, 2015 Forum on mission critical challenges during combat fire engagement in the areas of; Building Construction, Risk, Operations, Behaviors & Safety…

Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service

64 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015 A discussion forum for tips, tricks, and any training or uses of TI Cameras in todays Fire Service

Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention

50 members Latest Activity: Mar 12, 2014 This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried…