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Jason Barker
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  • Woodland, CA
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May 11, 2023
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What’s the Hang-up:The ‘Ins and Outs” of storing your tools

  It was only a drill, but I found myself hung-up, trapped by one of the tools that were supposed to keep me safe. We were performing a low profile exercise as part of a SCBA confidence course when either the glove strap and/or the radio antenna caught on something. I could not go forward or backward, my mask was pulled off and if it were REAL... I was dead; I had trapped myself!The contents of my bunker gear pockets always seem to change. There was always some new and improved tool to make the…See More
May 5, 2023

Profile Information

Lives in:
Woodland
Department:
Dixon/ Willow Oak/Norcal Fools
Title/rank:
Battalion Chief
Years of public service:
32
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Top issues in your department:
Leadership
Training
Professional Qualifications:
Fire Officer
Paramedic
Chief Officer
Topics you provide training for:
Basic Firemanship, EMS, Extrication
Bio:
I am a 58 yo husband and father of 3. I have had a lifelong interest in firefighting, and the associated fields of EMS and tecnical rescue. I enjoy playing the drums, and "networking" with fellow firemen. I write trade articles and love to hear a good war stoty from my peers.
Web site:
http://www.biglinefire2023.blogspot.com

Jason Barker's Blog

FDIC in the Raer-view

    I was blessed with the opportunity to finally attend FDIC. I has been on my to do list for some time. My opportunity to attend was made possible by the leadership and vision demonstrated by my Fire Chief. Indy became FDIC with building high banners and 38,000 Firefighters filling downtown streets, restaurants, and of course spots to "network".

    The heart of the international fire service was FDIC. The streets and buildings were filled with…

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Posted on May 11, 2023 at 1:08am

The Lost Art of Firemanship

 

The views expressed are those of the author, and do not represent my employer, or other members of the fire service although maybe they should…

Let face facts, this job is not rocket science. Those of average intelligence, with common sense and basic mechanical aptitude can excel in the fire service. Then why have we lost the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform our jobs? It can all fall back upon the lost art of…

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Posted on May 11, 2023 at 1:00am

What’s the Hang-up:The ‘Ins and Outs” of storing your tools

  

It was only a drill, but I found myself hung-up, trapped by one of the tools that were supposed to keep me safe. We were performing a low profile exercise as part of a SCBA confidence course when either the glove strap and/or the radio antenna caught on something. I could not go forward or backward, my mask was pulled off and if it were REAL... I was dead; I had trapped myself!…

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Posted on May 5, 2023 at 1:08am

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