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Drills 2006 pg. 5

• Drill Of The Week: NFPA 1410 Truck Company Operations 2: Ropes And Knots
  This week's drill reviews some basic knots and their functions on the fireground.
• Drill of the Week - Two Minute Drill On Communication
  At any fire scene communication is key. ICs can use information relayed from the interior to make tactical decisions, and information communicated from ICs to interior crews help inside personnel determine which tactics they are employing are making a difference.
• Drill Of The Week: Winter Operations #2
  When working during winter conditions at a fire scene, you must be aware that hose advancement and ventilation will all be slower than normal due to snow and ice conditions.
• Drill Of The Week: NFPA 1410 Engine Evolution #2
  The objective of this week's drill is to place a initial attack line (1 3/4 inch) of at least 150 feet and backup line (2 1/2 inch) of at least. 150 feet into service and flowing a minimum of 300 GPM.
• Drill Of The Week: Reading Smoke Basics
  Being able to read smoke can help first arriving personnel determine the extent and general location of the fire.
• Drill of the Week: Perfecting Skills Away From The Fireground
  Use Martin Grube's "Quick Tips" to get out into your first due to and sharpen your skills now before you need them.
• Drill Of The Week: Collapse Indicators And Actions
  The exterior of a building involved with fire is just as dangerous as the interior, as are the chances of injury or death following a collapse of the building.
• Drill of the Week: Live Burn Exercise
  Using an acquired structure to conduct live burn exercises according to NFPA 1403 is not an easy task requires careful, extensive planning.
• Drill Of The Week: First-Due Company Assignments ? The Incident Commander
  Regardless of who the IC is, the responsibility for the entire operation lies with him. The determination of initial incident actions and strategy are one of the first duties to be performed. Crew safety and integrity are the key determining factors in each decision that is made.

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