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Like a magician storing a rabbit in their hats or stuffing flowers up their sleeves, firefighters for years have held small tools and equipment on reserve within the pockets of their turnout gear. You can rummage through the gear grid of any firefighter and find plyers, wedges, and window punches in their pockets in the event their unique use and purpose in the fire service is needed.
In all sets of my gear, I keep a self-tensioning webbing slash that consists of two…
ContinuePosted on November 25, 2021 at 7:00am
Vehicle Variables: 4 Key Factors to Aid in Size-Up
An initial size-up for any emergency response has the ability to set the tone for the duration of the incident. For EMS runs it is the initial general impression of a patient. With hazardous materials incidents, the initial identification of placards or shipping containers can determine the initial actions taken on part of responding units. One of the most…
ContinuePosted on June 8, 2021 at 8:20pm
The “Extrication Boss”: Pre-Planning and Size Up for Company Officers
A highly promoted practice in the fire service, especially for first arriving company officers, is to conduct a size up and perform a 360 of structures upon initial arrival to incidents involving alarm activations and reports of smoke or fire. Being prepared for a successful mitigation to a working fire most often…
ContinuePosted on January 31, 2021 at 7:00pm
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