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The Return to Work Lab: A Firefighter's Story

2013-07-07T17:43:03.654Z

Strong work from Baylor and their Return to Work Lab. Excellent Video to watch.

Firefighter SCBA - How to improve your "Mask Up" times

2013-04-02T04:01:57.561Z

This video will describe and demonstate various steps and techniques that can be used to improve your “Mask Up” times. It is NOT intended for Firefighters who practice coming off the rig already masked up or who only have to connect their regulator to “Go on Air”.

Coming off the rig with your facepiece on or breathing air can have both advantages and disadvantages. When you still have to don your Mask, Hood, Helmet and Gloves - The techniques in this video (if you choose to follow them) will guarantee you faster times.

Ideally the majority of steps for donning your S.C.B.A. should be completed enroute - The less moves that still need to be accomplished and the faster and more efficiently they can be done, the quicker a Firefighter can make entry and the more LIVES and property that can be saved.

The bottom line is that every Firefighter should be an expert when it comes to their equipment and donning their S.C.B.A. - When lives hang in the balance, every second can count!

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

Firefighter Forcible Entry: Pulling Hinges from a Metal Door and Jamb

2013-02-12T01:37:48.601Z

This video is intended to answer the questions of when and how would you pull hinges from a metal door and jamb. It’s important to mention that when forcing entry we should start our approach from the lock side FIRST. Attacking the hinges should be a LAST resort due additional obstacles and security measures that can be hidden from view on the inside of the door - Including padlocks, slide bolts, security hinges and door closers - All of which can be located on the hinge side of the door.

Beyond this, FFs should also consider bringing both a set of Irons as well as a circular saw (with steel cutting blade) up to the scene. Having both available will increase your tactical options and allow an efficient transition from Plan A to Plan B, etc.

This video is NOT a recommendation for attacking hinges - It was produced to simply give the viewer a perspective of the time and effort needed to accomplish this task. The best advice I can give is to become proficient in the use of the Irons - When properly implemented by knowledgeable and experienced operators they will be effective in defeating many if not most of the doors you will encounter.

The SAW is a viable option & should be a piece of equipment in your F/E arsenal, but remember these points:
1. The Irons are easier to carry - When split up, 2 FFs can have them in their possession at all times.
2. A set of Irons should be on every rig where saws may not.
3. The Irons will always start, will not run out of gas, or get flooded, or not operate in smoke - Saws can & do malfunction versus the effectiveness of the Irons is based more on the user than the tools themselves.

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

Firefighter Forcible Entry - "Quick Tips"

2013-01-20T20:10:19.874Z

This is a short video on a few tips that can enhance your forcible entry training as well a couple demonstrations on "Spiking" in and outward opening doors.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!

Dale G.…

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