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March 2009 Blog Posts (9)

It's hard missing someone

The 20th of September, a Saturday You chose to go your own way.

While riding along, the path you decided

Took an interesting turn, and to God you were guided.

You left us that day doing something you love

Now you watch and guide us from far up above.

We cherish your memories to help carry on,

Still though it hurts us to know that you’re gone.

It was out of our hands that He took you away

In hopes it… Continue

Added by Jodie Denike on March 31, 2009 at 5:59pm — 1 Comment

New Online Drill/Tactical Discussion Posted

We have posted a a new tactical discussion on our "Online Drills" area of our website. Please feel free to jump in and give your response and opinions. Remember, all posts must be signed with your first and last name to keep the discussion positive and professional so learning can take place

The drill is located here: http://brotherhoodinstructors.com/wordpress/?p=229

It is geared towards firefighters of all… Continue

Added by Brotherhood Instructors, LLC on March 30, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mike Reed

I am deeply saddend to hear that Mike Reed slipped into eternity this last Saturday. Mike was a great guy and a wonderful instructor.
I've known him since our Wayne Twp days back in the early 1990's. He had taugh the first Safety Officer Class for us in Jasonville and all of the people loved his wit and attitude.

Our prayers to his family and many friends.
The Indiana Fire Service has lost a jem.

Darren Sluder

Added by Darren Sluder on March 30, 2009 at 8:03am — No Comments

Straight tips vs. Fog nozzles

Straight tips vs. fog nozzles. Just putting this out for debate. My Dept does not have straight tips on any line. The few we have are locked away in compartments. Most lines are pre-connected with fog nozzles, I have a personal opinion. I believe we should split the nozzles half straight tip and half fog. I like straight tips for putting water on the fire and if the straight tip is used correctly it can keep both fire and water damage to a minimum.

Added by Don Huneke on March 20, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Water "Pushing" Fire

Recently there's been a lot of talk about water "pushing" fire. I want to know people's opinions and personal experiences of this phenomena. For instance, consider the following scenario:

-First in engine

-driver/officer on engine only

-Heavy fire showing from side alpha (side c allows access inside)

With a limited crew do you try to knock some of the fire down by stretching to side alpha and hitting it quickly from the exterior until additional crews arrive.… Continue

Added by Dave Stacy on March 18, 2009 at 8:30am — 7 Comments

Confined Space Supplied Air hose suggestions

My department has recently sent myself and a few other to a confined space operations and technician class. Upon doing some inventory to get our departments confined space program operational we discovered that we need bunch of supplied air hose. We currently have 200' of Scott air hose and are probably seeking to buy about 1000' more. My question is, in adventure of pricing what is the suggested length of hose? I realize 300' is the maximum distance a rescuer can go into a confined space. It… Continue

Added by Shane Heeter on March 17, 2009 at 5:46pm — 1 Comment

The Show Goes On

To My Brothers and Sisters in the Service:

So its been a few months now, and I still miss the Chief. The new guy is good. I like him, together with the other officer on our shift, we are forging a new team and it is working out well. I still miss Phil. I keep expecting him to come into the battalion's office at the big house, ...shouting out his familiar greeting. We all miss him. But as the film says, the show goes on. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Its been a long hard winter,… Continue

Added by Ben Fleagle on March 13, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Hearing impaired fire fighters

Does anyone have any experience working with hearing impaired firefighters. We have had two of these people join our fire department. This is a new experience for all of us and I am not sure of the outcome. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ted R. Kolb
Past Deputy Chief

Added by Ted R. Kolb on March 10, 2009 at 11:03pm — 2 Comments

Calls on Sunday

Just got back from and call,1050,and grass fire. I notice some fire fighters did not dress out.On-lookers .When you are at and scene,in our county you dress out,that is on our dept. Have not been on here due to many calls,and working over time.Brenda

Added by Brenda Tenney on March 8, 2009 at 3:09pm — No Comments

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