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Jul 27, 2020

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Heavy Extrication Little Things

The little things matter when it comes to lifting and stabilizing heavy objects. The strut that is a “little crooked” when you started can quickly become very crooked and unsafe under a substantial load. Our attention to detail must stay sharp when setting up to stabilize and lift. Below is an example of taking a shortcut that could be catastrophic later. Photo A is a picture of the base of a stabilizing strut with the ratchet strap secured into the manufactured attachment point. This is the…See More

Jul 27, 2020

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Lives in:: Oklahoma city

Department:: Oklahoma City Fire dept

Title/rank:: Lieutenant

Years of public service:: 16

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Bio:: I started in the fire service in 2001. I currently work for the Oklahoma City Fire Dept. as a Lieutenant and I am assigned to the special rescue station. I am a nationally registered Paramedic where I have worked for ambulance based, fire based, and flight based EMS services. I have been a fire, an EMS, a Dive and a technical rescue instructor for several years. I have been honored to speak across the country at various conferences and training events. Including 3 years as an Instructor for (FDIC) fire dept Instructors Conference in Indianapolis presented by fire engineering magazine. I enjoy training and working with others to learn more about the fire service and share knowledge I have gained over the years. I serve on (OK-TF1) Oklahoma Task Force One Urban search and Rescue team as a Search Team Manager/Medical Specialist. I am also a part of the (HSART) Helicopter Search and Rescue Team as a Lead swimmer and a rescue swimmer instructor.

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Heavy Extrication Little Things

The little things matter when it comes to lifting and stabilizing heavy objects. The strut that is a “little crooked” when you started can quickly become very crooked and unsafe under a substantial load. Our attention to detail must stay sharp when setting up to stabilize and lift.

Below is an example of taking a shortcut that could be catastrophic later. Photo A is a picture of the base of a stabilizing strut with the ratchet strap secured into the manufactured attachment point. This…

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Posted on July 27, 2020 at 12:08pm

Rope Curtain as a Down Stream safety

Water Rescue: Are you ready downstream?

By: Josh Pearcy

As spring approaches and we enter what is predicted to be one of the “wettest” years on record crews should prepare themselves for spring rain and the reality of the swift-water calls ahead of us. For most responders it is time to dust off the swift-water gear, look at known trouble spots, and preplan responses to areas in your district.

For many crews in the nation the swift-water refresher starts with the review of…

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Posted on January 25, 2019 at 11:31pm — 1 Comment

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