Jeff Bergstrom's Groups (53)

Calling all Volunteer's

45 members Latest Activity: Jan 1, 2014 This group is for the Volunteer's who may be on this site to exchange ideas and discuss issues that we face in our departments. Training, staffing,…

Firehouse Kitchen

96 members Latest Activity: May 16, 2018 We spend a lot of time at the firehouse. We train there, we sleep there, and we eat there. Because of that, there are many incredible firehouse cooks…

Over-loaded Officers

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 This is a group that is avaiable for Officers to gripe, fuss, and complain. Too often Officers have no place to take their frustrations to and just…

Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios

122 members Latest Activity: Mar 2, 2016 For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers…

Fireground Strategies

184 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

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.

Rescuing the Rescuers

120 members Latest Activity: Jul 11, 2014 A group to share information and tips regarding Rapid Intervention

Structural Collapse Rescue

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

ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION

153 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2016 This group will aim to share various "advanced" vehicle extrication techniques that are not normally taught in "junkyard" classes. Including tactics…

FDIC

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

Tradition, TRADITION!

300 members Latest Activity: May 13, 2015 This is the group dedicated to the glue that holds "Pride and Ownership" together - tradition! We'll be talking about historic fires, important…

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…

Flashovers

55 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015 This group is designed to focus on the increased number of Flashovers that firefighters are encountering today. Anyone with an experience is…

Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service

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

Engine Company Ops

65 members Latest Activity: May 12, 2020 This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.

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.

COMPANY DRILLS

510 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

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

Chief's Thoughts and Concerns

65 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 Whether you are the chief of a small career department, a volunteer company or a battalion or deputy chief in a large urban department there are…

Tactical Building Blocks

391 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover…

Personnel Escape Systems

53 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.