chris conforti's Groups (17)

Tactical Building Blocks

460 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…

Vehicle Extrication Today

141 members Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2016 This group will discuss extrication issues from A-Z. From training issues,New Vehicle Technology and the latest tricks of the trade. We will share…

Fireground Strategies

219 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

Elevator & Escalator Rescue

59 members Latest Activity: Mar 6, 2016 Contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers and fire company members alike. Learn the risks involved in elevator…

The Professor: Building Construction

215 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the…

Street Smart Fire Officer

258 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…

Breathing Techniques

22 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Various breathing techniques discussed, and how to evaluate which technique works best for you?

ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION

184 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…

COMPANY DRILLS

614 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

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

Let's talk Pumps!

57 members Latest Activity: May 6, 2015 Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.

Engine Company Operations-Engineer

108 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018 I've created this group for all of us that have one of the most difficult jobs during any working fire. I hope that we can share ideas and/or…

Props and Training Aids

166 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015 Share training aids and props that you have seen, or built.

Tools and Tricks

200 members Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2014 Tools that you carry in your pockets, on your rigs, have fabricated or modified. All ideas are welcome, Truck, Engine, Rescue..... Show us!

FireFighterClose Calls

260 members Latest Activity: Jul 16, 2017 Fires & runs with a "Close Call" where we coulda, shoulda, woulda-or, it was simply not avoidable. Short and sweet: what happened, what we learned,…

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,…

Aerial Operations

115 members Latest Activity: Dec 29, 2015 This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms,…

Truck Company Operations

411 members Latest Activity: Jun 25, 2019 A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.