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The Firefighter Wedge

2012-12-21T16:44:19.811Z

This video is on a product called the “FF Wedge” - Designed and Patented by Chief Bill Selzer, a firefighter with nearly 40 years of experience in the Fire Service.

The unique design, construction and geometry of the FF Wedge allows it to be used in a variety of applications - Making it one of the most durable and versitile “chocks” on the market.

For more information contact Bill Selzer at FFWedge@att.net or visit his web site at www.FFWedge.com

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

Firefighter Rescue: Using a F.E.P.S. (FF Extraction Pulley System)

2012-05-26T21:52:30.415Z

This video will discuss and demonstrate the use of a F.E.P.S. (Firefighter Extraction Pulley System). We placed the first version of this piece of equipment into service back in 1994 to supplement our RIT operations. Through the years I refined the system to what you will see in the video.

The F.E.P.S. is intended as a backup (or option) to a traditional ladder rescue or “Denver Drill” – It’s simply a 2-1 mechanical advantage haul system on a change of direction pulley. The system is designed to lighten the load and stress on rescuers without compromising the safety or speed of this type of operation.

Cost of the F.E.P.S. shown in the video = $398.00

Components include:
• 150 feet of ½” static kernmantle rescue rope = $175.00
• 2 – X/L Omega screw lock carabiners = $30.00 each
• 2 – 2” CMC pulleys (NFPA “General Use”) = $50.00 each
• 1 – Large Black Diamond screw lock carabiner (with “key style” gate) = $10.00
• 1 – 9 foot webbing loop (made from a 20 foot length of 1” tubular webbing) = $6.00
• 1 – 16 inch webbing loop (made from a 54 inch length of 1” tubular webbing) = $2.00
• 1 storage bag = $45.00

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save – SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

MOBILE MAYDAY SIMULATOR IN-SERVICE TRAINING

2011-03-03T18:23:41.889Z

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department (PGFD) has developed and is currently evaluating a mobile simulator for "MAYDAY" in-serve training firefighters.

See Smart Drill Outline here: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/PublicSafety/Fire-EMS/PDFs/smart_drills/3-004_MAYDAY_Procedure.pdf

This training was developed in part due to A Safety and Investigative Report (SIT) that reviewed circumstances involving a house fire that critically injured a firefighter.

The SIT identified several contributing factors that led to the firefighters injuries, including, lack of training and experience in firefighter survival skills.

The PGFD has continually made available and conducted several training programs including Fireground Survival Training and other similar programs in an effort to make these survival skills second nature.