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Jim Caton
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Department:
Glynn county fire department
Title/rank:
Lieutenant
Years of public service:
30+
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Areas of expertise:
Fire and Explosion investigations
Fire Service Training
Incident Commander
Public Fire Safety Education

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At 12:34pm on November 30, 2008, Brian Arnold said…
Jim, Here is the link on the truss assemblies. You have to register to attend the class to see the videos but it's free.

http://michiganfireservice.com/ul-lightweight-wood-truss-training/179/

I'm in the process of putting the videos on CD and will gladly send them to you when I've got them complete.
Brian
At 10:37am on November 28, 2008, Brian Arnold said…
Jim, thanks for the comments. I wholeheartedly agree that the TIC is one tool that can aid us in determining whether or not we have an internal fire. My only caution in using it in this manner is that by the time you can witness it thru the TIC it is well developed fire and there will be other signs. I have some great video from live burns that show that the TIC will not pick up thermal reading until we have a rocking and rollin' fire inside and there are numerous other signs. There is also a new video and study from the guys in Chicago showing how you can't use a TIC to determine truss assembly stability for the same reasons. If you would like I'll look for their link and send it to you. Really good stuff.
Have a great holiday.
Brian
At 5:02pm on November 26, 2008, Brian Arnold said…
Jim, Use caution when teaching about size up with a TIC from the exterior. Windows reflect and sometimes distort the image seen through the TIC and by the time that you would see heat indicated through a wall it's usually a well developed fire on the interior. I regularly teach TIC classes in acquired structures with live fire training exercises and can tell you from experience that you will see visible signs of fire and smoke long before you will see it on the TIC. About the only exception to this is on an attic fire.
Stay safe,
Brian
At 4:52pm on April 28, 2008, Bobby Halton said…
Jim, Welcome I need to ask you to do something for us. We are trying something a little different here: To ensure we have the best communication possible, we are asking that you use your full name if you wish to participate. By eliminating anonymous posts we hope to elevate the discussion and maintain a sense of open and honest sharing. The intent is not to exclude anyone but to protect everyone from unwanted and inappropriate postings
Thanks Bobby
At 1:38pm on April 28, 2008, Todd McKee said…
I would like to welcome you to the most serious training site in the world. Please feel free to join my HazMat Group called HAZMAT TRAINING and NEWS. Some really good discussions going on!!! BTW why no last name? Tradionally we use our full names on this site, it helps with unwanted messages, so if you could share your last name wit us brother!
 
 
 

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