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Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective Approach

Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective ApproachIn this article, I will review a simple method of accessing an injured patient with a low angle rescue element involved. Low angle rescues are generally considered to fall between 15 and 35 degrees. Examples include motor vehicle accidents involving vehicles down embankments and injured runners or hikers that leave a trail and fall down an embankment.When performing a low angle rescue, most of the firefighter’s weight will be supported by…See More

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The Irons: Forcible Entry & Door Control

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The Irons: Forcible Entry & Door Control

The Irons: Forcible Entry & Door ControlBesides the standard ensemble of turnout gear, box light, SCBA, and a radio, it is expected for firefighters to dismount their apparatus upon arrival with the essential tools of the trade (TIC, Can, etc.) with an objective and goal in mind. Typically, this includes a set of irons which tend to be placed off to the side once a fortified door has been forced.With the door forced and needed to be in the open position for line advancement, often…See More

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Health Assessment: Are You a Help or a Hindrance

Health Assessment: Are You a Help or a HindranceFar too often people find it to be much easier to Monday Morning Quarterback those around them while standing idle from the outside than it is to take a long hard look at what their reflection shows in the mirror. The easy route shouldn't always be the path less traveled, but unfortunately seeing your own flaws is a difficult reality that no one wants to do.In May of 2017, I finally viewed myself in the mirror, observed and admitted what I knew…See More

Aug 15, 2019

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Station Pride, Finding Indentity and Ownership

Station Pride, Finding Identity and OwnershipBelonging to a military family and coaching youth sports, there is an undeniable similarity that I have witnessed firsthand from both the brave soldiers and strong athletes that I have had the privilege of meeting. Each has expressed a great deal of pride and ownership within their groups (units and teams) and strived to represent their individual organizations to the best of their abilities.Often pride, ownership, and identity is gained through the…See More

Aug 10, 2019

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Keeping it Functional and Keeping it Fun

Keeping it Functional and Keeping it FunWith fireground training or firehouse fitness, it is critical to develop lesson plans or workouts with the goal of making them functional to the service your department provides, while more importantly keeping it entertaining to ensure buy-in from your peers and to maintain a vested interest.There is nothing worse for training…See More

Jul 20, 2019

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The Firehouse Kitchen Table: The Perfect Podium to Promote Health and Wellness

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The Firehouse Kitchen Table: The Perfect Podium to Promote Health and Wellness

The Firehouse Kitchen Table: The Perfect Podium to Promote Health and WellnessSome of the best memories and learning moments in the fire service don’t take place on the fireground or in a classroom setting; rather they take place around the table while we eat as a shift or take the time to talk over a cup of joe.Downtime in the firehouse can often lead to complacency or at times the development of poor eating habits. In May of 2017, I finally acknowledged that I was a liability to both my crew…See More

Jul 6, 2019

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Lives in:: Groton, CT

Department:: Pfizer Fire Department

Title/rank:: Firefighter - EMT

Years of public service:: 22

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Professional Qualifications:: CT Fire Officer 1
CT Incident Safety Officer
CT Fire Service Instructor II
NFPA Fire Inspector 1
BGS - University of Connecticut
MPA - Anna Maria College

Topics you provide training for:: Single Engine Co. Operations
Rope and Rigging
Safety
RIT Operations
Public Education and Prevention

Bio:: AB Turenne is a 22-year veteran of the fire service in Eastern Connecticut. As a Certified Level II Fire Service Instructor, AB's training curriculum has proven to be conducive with the operational needs of those he teaches and in turn has improved the human capital knowledge of many. A recent graduate from the Masters of Public Administration program at Anna Maria College, AB has continued his efforts in training and education by contributing to the Fire Engineering Training Community.

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Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective Approach

Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective Approach

In this article, I will review a simple method of accessing an injured patient with a low angle rescue element involved. Low angle rescues are generally considered to fall between 15 and 35 degrees. Examples include motor vehicle accidents involving vehicles down embankments and injured runners or hikers…

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Posted on June 15, 2020 at 4:30pm

The Irons: Forcible Entry & Door Control

The Irons: Forcible Entry & Door Control

Besides the standard ensemble of turnout gear, box light, SCBA, and a radio, it is expected for firefighters to dismount their apparatus upon arrival with the essential tools of the trade (TIC, Can, etc.) with an objective and goal in mind. Typically, this includes a set of irons which tend to be placed off to the side once a fortified door has been forced.

With the door…

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Posted on February 22, 2020 at 3:50am

Health Assessment: Are You a Help or a Hindrance

Health Assessment: Are You a Help or a Hindrance

Far too often people find it to be much easier to Monday Morning Quarterback those around them while standing idle from the outside than it is to take a long hard look at what their reflection shows in the mirror. The easy route shouldn't always be the path less traveled, but unfortunately seeing your own flaws is a difficult reality that no one wants to do.

In May of 2017, I…

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Posted on August 15, 2019 at 12:55pm — 1 Comment

Station Pride, Finding Indentity and Ownership

Station Pride, Finding Identity and Ownership

Belonging to a military family and coaching youth sports, there is an undeniable similarity that I have witnessed firsthand from both the brave soldiers and strong athletes that I have had the privilege of meeting. Each has expressed a great deal of pride and ownership within their groups (units and teams) and strived to represent their individual organizations to the best of…

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Posted on August 10, 2019 at 9:29am

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