Jake Hoffman's Groups (21)

Searching Smarter

19 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018

This group will discuss issues related to searching related to structural firefighting.

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…

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.

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

Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II

79 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 A new way to train the next generation of firefighters!

1403 Compliant Training

110 members Latest Activity: Jan 10, 2015 For those of you that are interested in discussing training burns. Pro's and Con's, Training safely and effectively with live fire. Led by FIRE,…

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…

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

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

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…

FDNY

105 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…

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…

Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios

137 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…

COMPANY DRILLS

614 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

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

Heavy Rescue

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

Command Training Centers

25 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Sharing ideas, curricula, equipment, personnel, and other topics involved in developing and maintaining such centers, whether physical or virtual…

Firehouse Kitchen

114 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…

Props and Training Aids

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

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,…

Motorsports Rescue

26 members Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2016 Exchanging information, thoughts, ideas & concepts related to the wide world of motorsports response. From off shore hydrofoil racing to performance…