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Drills 2006 pg. 3

• Drill of the Week: Types of Windows and Forcible Entry
  Surveying the tools and methods necessary to gain entry through different window types. Also, entry techniques designed to limit damage in non-life threatening situations.
• Drill of the Week: Methods of Fire Attack
  The selection of nozzle types will influence the effectiveness of the attack methods that are deployed. This week's drill also discusses corresponding tactics that must take place when operating fire streams in a confined area.
• Drill of the Week: 360-Degree Size-Up
  When conducting a size-up, it is imperative that a complete 360-degree view of the building be taken whenever possible. Certain features may drastically change your tactical approach to the incident. This week's drill provides an opportunity to review department procedures for conducting a size-up.
• Drill of the Week: Escape Routes
  A primary function of the company officer in all operations is to always consider your emergency egress (exit) from the area of operation. This week's drill presents a series of photos which should be analyzed for potential egress problems. Participants should identify primary and secondary escape paths.
• Drill of the Week: Vehicle Stabilization
  Various fire department apparatus carry some form of stabilization equipment ranging from high-lift jacks to step chocks to wood cribbing.Members participating in this drill must be able to identify and demonstrate the use of various pieces of equipment used to stabilize a vehicle.
• Drill Of The Week: Individual Level Drill - Equipment Familiarization
  This week's drill involves the following knowledge/skills: names and uses of tools and equipment, types of hosebeds and finishes, specifications of apparatus, ground ladder types and sizes, starting and operating techniques of power tools, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Drill Of The Week: Individual Level Drill - Knot Tying
  This week's drill involves the following knowledge/skills: types of fire service ropes, construction of ropes, cleaning and storage of ropes, components of a knot, basic knot skills.
• Drill Of The Week: Individual Level Drill - Ladder Carry/Raise
  The firefighter will carry, position and throw a fire service ground ladder to a designated building to a specified height, approximately 50 feet from the apparatus.
• Drill Of The Week: Company Level Drill - Emergency Decontamination
  Three members of a company shall build an emergency decontamination station using materials found on an engine.
• Drill Of The Week: Company Level Drill - Vehicle Extrication
  This week's drill involves the following knowledge/skills: vehicle construction, use of hand and power tools, use of PPE, safety procedures for rescue tools, stabilization techniques, and capabilities and limitations of rescue tools.

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