This is a great one to show the crew and talk about some tactics. The rapidly growing fire conditions in this video are a great reminder to us all why that first water is so important. No time for complacency on this one, we need a first line that is quickly flaked and charged, we [...]
Archive for the ‘2. Hose Work’ category
Apartment Fire Behavior Video
12/26/2011Vehicle Fires….
06/07/2010We had a car fire a while back that presented a unique hazard. It was a good reminder that vehicle fires may not always be relatively uneventful and certainly have their own list of hazards. The problem we encountered was involving a newer style VW convertible bug. It was fully involved and seemed to have [...]
Troubleshooting Standpipe Problems
05/02/2010We have saved this next post as a PDF so that you can download it and throw it around the kitchen table or take it out to the tower and put it to the test. This is a great piece put together regarding many of the different problems we can encounter while operating off of a standpipe [...]
Class 2 Standpipes…..What For?
01/24/2010CLASS II (NON-FIRE ATTACK) STANDPIPE OUTLETS IN BIG BOX STORES L. Chapel There are three classes of NFPA approved standpipe outlets found across the nation: Class I – 2.5” hose connection intended for fire department use only. Class II – 1.5” hose connection (with hose) intended for occupant use only. Class III – 1.5” [...]
Ray McCormack – Full Day Class in January 2010
12/04/2009A couple of guys who have been working to put this class together sent us over some information and the attached flier. Ray McCormack will be teaching a class on two different topics as follows: Engine Company Errors- The Dirty Dozen Line Boss- About the Engine Officer and Hose work These classes will be limited to [...]
Tactical Safety: “Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
11/18/2009At the last FDIC Lt. Ray McCormack gave a speech that had an immediate impact on the fire service. To some it was an attack, and to others it was motivating. I for one didnt believe Lt McCormack was advocating unsafe firefighting and would agree his message was saying something much different. I believe he was saying the way to operate the [...]
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