Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Leigh Hubbard, Executive Director ISFSI
804-435-0005 Ext 14
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Update on…
Added by Bobby Halton on November 27, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments
Enjoy family and friends, and be thankful for all who are in your life. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, everybody!
Added by Paul Combs on November 27, 2014 at 8:37am — No Comments
Tankers are big, they are bulky, top heavy, and were never intended to be driven at a high rate of speed. However, when you mix adrenaline, inexperience, and complacency, these vital resources can become killers.
I've attached a link to a Fire Engineering article from 1998 by Dale Perry that is a great learning and training resource. …
Added by Paul Combs on November 26, 2014 at 12:21pm — No Comments
You have heard them all. Maybe you have even said some of these things. I am talking about fire service staples like the following:
Added by Frank Viscuso on November 25, 2014 at 7:55pm — 2 Comments
It’s Saturday afternoon. You are watching your favorite college team play football on TV and you notice the freshman quarterback shows flashes of great athleticism, but rushes throws, and makes some not-so great decisions that cost your team first downs and points. Yet when the veteran running back gets the ball, there is rarely a hitch in his game. He always makes yards, hangs on to the ball, and makes the big plays needed to get the “W.”
In the sports world you will often hear…
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The Wrong Side of History
Lt. Brad French
In an industry so deeply engrained in tradition, a shift in the way we conduct our business is inherently bound to be wrought with resistance, emotional reaction, and hesitation. …
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Return on Investment. A relatively simple business principle that says "by giving us your money, we will make you MORE money." One may question, "how does this apply to the fire service? We don't make money for the tax payers." In short, yes you are correct but we are a totally different type of monetary investment. In truth, many people pay for us simply…
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It appears and rightfully so, that there is an increase in "chatter" about the utilization on the fire ground for VEIS (Vent, ,Enter, Isolate, and Search) training. A few years back I wrote an article for Fire Engineering on utilizing what some call the 'Oriented Man" V.E.I.S. this tactic utilizes two members one with a thermal imager to conduct the operation. the two member approach in my opinion helps calm any naysayers who state that this tactic is far too danger and is only for the "big…
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On January 16th 2007, at 0047 hours Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) was dispatched to a reported fire in an apartment building. Three minutes later, the first district chief arrived and immediately requested a second and third alarm when dozens of occupants were observed at windows and balconies (Royal, 2009). “We addressed the obvious challenge and priority of the…
Added by Brian Brush on November 21, 2014 at 11:00am — 5 Comments
Here's a press release from the ISFSI on their Principles of Modern Fire Attack Program. It includes some tactical clarifications that might help some out.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Leigh Hubbard, Executive Director ISFSI
804-435-0005 Ext 14
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Update on…
Added by Eddie Buchanan on November 21, 2014 at 9:28am — No Comments
Fire First Mindset…
ContinueAdded by Josh Chase on November 20, 2014 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
Added by Brad Hoff on November 20, 2014 at 10:39am — No Comments
Brotherly Advice for the Soul
So you just took that fire chief job in a new department or maybe you just got promoted and moved across town on a different shift. Maybe you are just a pawn in the reorganization or the…
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In any department, volunteer or career, large fires in large buildings eventually bring lots of resources. However, in every one of those fires a single crew, usually an engine company arrived first. Often times the ability of this first arriving crew to make an attack with forward progress on the fire is downplayed, because it is alone against a much larger enemy. What can it realistically do?…
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This fire occurs in a vacant wood frame building. It was originally built (1920’s or 30’s) as a multi-family dwelling and has been renovated several times over the years.
The building is located in an old section of your community where blight and deterioration has overtaken the area. There are many homeless people in the area and drugs and prostitution is prevalent.
Your company is approaching and awaiting assignment. First on-scene crews are…
ContinueAdded by Skip Coleman on November 19, 2014 at 9:30am — 4 Comments
Lot's of discussion/conflict on the SLICE-RS concept, which I think is great. Conflict/discussion is a necessary indicator of change. Without it, everything remains the same. Although, some of the who-ha is inaccurate. Not picking on this guy. It just happens to be the example of the day. A few facts that might be helpful:
1) Rescue remains the highest priority of the fire department. We're every bit as aggressive on rescue as ever; I'd argue more aggressive and more e…
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On many extended extrications access to the patient is obviously very limited. One often-overlooked method is using the seatback to facilitate much needed access to the patient. This technique is completed via the seat controls-electric/manual or by cutting the seatback…
Added by Isaac Frazier on November 18, 2014 at 8:48am — No Comments
It’s not just in the fire service: It’s everywhere! We visit fire stations, talk to those around the country, and read about them every day. “This guy has a lot to offer” “She’s going to turn this department around” “He has 3 college degrees”.
I can remember working for a chief who was in the right place at the right time, but couldn't talk tactics with the…
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