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Originally Broadcast Date:
Oct 15, 2009
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The only thing separating you from a potentially hazardous environment is your PPE. It has to deliver the right kind of protection. The question is ?How do you determine what is the right protection?"
This Webcast will help answer that question by covering:
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Sep 30, 2009
Overview:
Most firefighters know that the modern smoke environment is unforgiving and deadly. Tactics classes across the nation are rarely complete without some mention of the expanding toxicity of smoke and the rapid development of "zero visibility" at working fires. We are aware of the highly flammable nature of carbon monoxide (CO) and its ability to cause rapid asphyxiation. There is the growing understanding that hydrogen cyanide serves as the culprit in many of the fireground deaths currently attributed to CO. This invaluable knowledge can have a dramatic impact while working in the modern fire environment and operating in a safe and effective manner that accounts for the many dangers of smoke that is "The Breath from Hell."
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Aug 27, 2009
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Arrive on scene. Size up the incident and manage the hazards encountered. Make contact with the patients as well manage the vehicle's glass and stabilize the vehicle preventing unwanted movement. Fire up our tools and go to work removing or displacing sections of the vehicle to make a pathway to disentangle the patient from the vehicle. However suddenly the tool evolution we've done countless times in the junkyard doesn't work. Ok we take a step back and try a different angle. Still doesn't quite work like it did in training. What the heck? You mean that 1986 Grand Prix we had on the training ground isn't the same as that 09 G8 sitting before you on the Interstate? It's got 4 wheels, an engine, carries people and rolls down the road. Same critter right - wrong! How many of you have encountered a vehicle your tools couldn?t cut, spread or break? If you haven't yet, guess what? More than likely it's going to happen. And unfortunately it's only going to get more difficult as time marches along my friends. The options you have in your mental "toolbox" the better off you are and so are your patients. There really no easy solution to all these material and construction issues. Have the best, strongest cutting force power hydraulic cutter. Have a recip saw with good rescue blades and/or a good rescue air chisel with sharp, long bits. But also your power hydraulic spreader and rams will come in handy in ways you might not be accustom too yet. In this webcast I'd like to share with you some "alternative" tool evolutions to try out on the training ground from rescuers around the globe. They have encountered much of the same issues we have and in some ways it is more difficult to deal with due to tool difficulties. So let's push the envelope today abit fellow rescuers!
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Jul 23, 2009
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In 2005, the Hazardous Materials Counter-Terrorism Emergency Response Division of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (MDFS) moved forward with a plan to solve the field testing dilemma for bio-terrorism threat agents amid strong national debate, specifically to identify and resolve the areas of concern for the use of hand-held assays (HHAs) by hazmat teams.
Instead of a deliberated strategy to achieve necessary objectives, Technology has been improperly placed at the head of our driving principal of response to terrorism. In this Webcast, David presents the structure of the MDFS plan and training and recommendations for a path forward that is based in responder strategy to bio-terrorism--not in technology.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Apr 16, 2009
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Although much has been made of the various vehicle safety systems and motive power concerns of today's vehicles, the biggest challenge facing rescuers is how we deal with the damaged vehicle and create the space to disentangle and remove the patients on scene of a motor vehicle collision.
Many instructors speak of the quantity of ultra high strength steels in vehicles, but other alloys throw in composite materials. Consider these factors and the shapes these materials are formed into: Is your power hydraulic cutter or reciprocating saw up to the task? Do you understand the technique needed to optimize tool use on the materials and various vehicle components?
In this Webcast, Dave Dalrymple will explore various modern vehicle vehicle materials, how they are manufactured, and their integration with vehicle construction. He will discuss some techniques to keep handy with today's vehicles and tool options today in light of these developments in vehicle construction and materials.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Mar 31, 2009
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Whether you respond with a one company fire department or a large metro department with 40 stations, we all depend on an SCBA to cover our back while working in IDLH atmospheres.
From field test to field implementation, this webcast will offer a straightforward overview of some for your department's next SCBA purchase or upgrade. Special considerations such as cylinder volume, emergency air systems, and communication systems will be discussed. The recent changes to NFPA 1981 - 2007 ed. (open-circuit SCBA) and NFPA 1852 - 2007 ed. (selection, care, and maintenance of open-circuit SCBA) will be covered.
This class will provide an objective overview of features and options that all fire service users of SCBA should take into consideration when looking to purchase new or upgrade existing SCBA. This webcast will not focus on, nor advocate, a particular brand of SCBA.
Originally Broadcast Date:
Mar 19, 2009
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With the financial challenges facing every organization in the country how do you make the correct choices about what to cut and what your community can do without? Tightening budgets are forcing fire and EMS agencies to refocus or return to their core mission. Good data and proper management of the existing data sources can save your budget and demonstrate the benefits of your service. This web cast will focus on the use of data to link your fire and EMS systems to their core mission and protect your service delivery.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Oct 01, 2008
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Across the country, firefighters are waking up to the fact that current Air Management practices are not working. Increased reports of firefighter's running out of air, asphyxiating inside structures or dying in cancer wards are a clear indication that a change is needed.
Join the Seattle Guys as they present a hard hitting, no-nonsense assessment of what is happening, why it continues and what to do about it. The cornerstone of a progressive Air Management program is "The Rule of Air Management". This concept will be fully developed along with an updated look at the NFPA 1404 Respiratory standard and relevant case studies that could happen to any department in the country.
If you truly believe you are your Brother's/Sister's keeper, it can no longer to be acceptable to allow those you say you care for to routinely breathe the smoke of the modern fireground. The Seattle guys will pull no punches in establishing the critical importance of Air Management to firefighter safety and survival.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Aug 07, 2008
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Dave Dalrymple discusses cutting techniques and approaches for rescue situations in vehicle extrication.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
May 22, 2008
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Is it possible to have turnout gear that can deliver ideal levels of comfort and thermal protection at the same time? During this Webinar, hosted by Dr. Rich Young, Senior Research Chemist at DuPont Personal Protection, and Karen Lehtonen Director of Protective System Group Products for Lion Apparel, will share recent advances in thermal protection technology and how they can be applied to increase both fire fighter safety and comfort.
You'll learn about:
and have an opportunity for questions and answers.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Feb 26, 2008
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In this sequel to "The Art of Reading Smoke" webcast, Dave Dodson will review the four attributes of smoke and go over some "shortcuts," practical firefighting street tips for size-up. The webcast will also feature an extended interactive period in which he’ll field questions and answers from viewers.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Dec 19, 2007
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The web cast will cover the effective use of class "A" foam starting with understanding the different types of foam and the uses for each. We will also cover the application rates/proportioning systems/compressed air foam (CAFS) and the different nozzles used.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Nov 07, 2007
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Tempest Technology is proud to sponsor the Fire Engineering training webcast, "Positive Pressure Attack for Ventilation and Firefighting" by Kriss Garcia and Reinhard Kauffmann. Kriss and Reinhard have played an important role in researching the tactical applications of PPV for structural fire attack. Tempest Technology is committed to supporting the efforts of fire service professionals to develop new Positive Pressure Ventilation techniques and applications.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Aug 09, 2007
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This program will highlight the operational concerns & impact at a vehicle related incident or emergency. Be it SRS concerns or tool evolutions, this program will assist in the mitigation of such incidents as a motor vehicle crash or a vehicle fire. While many of the topics covered relate directly to technology concerns, this program will take these & fuse them to real world solutions. Many of operational facets of these emergencies are changed, especially in the recent past. This can be in the form of command & control, tool operations & even patient care. The program will highlight vehicle technology, motive power, firematics, operational concerns. We need to be aware of many of the technological issues with vehicles today to improve the outcomes of the patients we come in contact with as well as protecting ourselves.
Objectives- Targets:
Audience- All emergency responders
Relevance- MVC's, vehicle fires, lock-outs, EMS activities (non-MVC) involving vehicle occupants
Materials- Computer based (PPT presentation) coupled with audience interaction and limited hands-on technology items
Learning Objectives:
Audience will be given a presentation & information and shall be able to understand the following in the perspective of the emergency responder -
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Jun 07, 2007
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Improving Fire Fighter Safety through PPE Selection, Inspection, and Care Proper selection, inspection, and care of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can save lives and help prevent serious injury to fire fighters. This Webcast will provide the you with valuable information on how to optimize the life and performance of PPE and help your department comply with the new edition of NFPA 1851: "Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity FireFighting Protective Ensembles" that will be released in late June.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Sep 27, 2006
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The Fire Service needs to place engine company operations at the top of the training pyramid if we are to fulfill our primary mission of saving lives and property. However, although engine company operations are the heart and soul of the fire service, many fire departments do not dedicate enough training or personnel to these critical functions. Poor decisions, apparatus design, a lack of SOPs, improper staffing and other correctable factors all impact engine company operations.
Join Lt. McCormack as he imparts vital engine company skills you won?t find in any textbook. These include: leadership and the company officer;, "The Unburned Side" (myth busting); effective hoseline placement; supporting the lines advance; avoiding short stretches; alternate hose stretches and dealing with fire wraparound.
Ray McCormack is a 25-year veteran of the FDNY, and a lieutenant with Engine 69 in Harlem. He has written numerous articles for Fire Engineering magazine and is a contributor to WNYF (With New York Firefighters) magazine. He has been a presenter at both FDIC and FDIC East and is a H.O.T. (Hands On Training) instructor specializing in live fire. Lt. McCormack is the founder of liveburntraining.com, which provides firefighter training and benefit seminars. He lectures frequently on the role of the company officer, and engine and ladder company tactical operations. He currently is writing a book for firefighters on standpipe operations.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Aug 23, 2006
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Who owns your fire department? It's been said for years that being a firefighter is the best job in the world. Why is it the best and what kind of a leader does it take to provide that feeling? And just as important, what kind of firefighter does it take? Do you own your fire department, know where it all started and why, have that love for the job, or do you just show up? If you need that shot in the arm, to reenergize or just need a "systems check" when it comes to you and the fire service, this program will move you in the right direction.
Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs on down.
Not everyone is cut out for the fire service. It takes only the best to serve the public when people need help most. Pride and Ownership calls for men and women with honor and integrity to measure up to the task.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Jun 21, 2006
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This program focuses on the intent of the Acquired Structure Section of NFPA 1403 - Conducting Live Burn Training and walks the listener through the overall requirements to present training of this type. Battalion Chief Bryant Krizik addresses the pitfalls from years of experience and the challenges for the future of continuing such training. Working within the standard far outweighs the risk of noncompliance from the standpoint of safety, civil, and criminal liability. Realistic fire evolutions with class A fuel are attainable. With planning and preparation, this type of training is invaluable and cannot be replicated in any other fashion.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
May 11, 2006
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As we have seen, our response to emergencies is changing, as it relates to all hazard incident management and command of emergencies. This change is in the form of a comprehensive national approach to incident management known as the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
NIMS represents a core set of doctrine, principles, terminology, and organizational processes, which are established to enable effective, efficient, and collaborative incident management at all levels.
This Webcast will focus on the incident command system (ICS) component of NIMS. ICS is a standard on-scene, all-hazards incident management system already in use by structural and wildland firefighters, hazardous materials response teams, technical rescue teams, swiftwater rescue teams, emergency medical teams, as well as law enforcement response teams. The ICS component of NIMS will serve as the standard for the incident organizational structure and in the management of all hazard incidents.
Over the years, ICS has been used in various forms. Now, with the adoption of NIMS, we need to look at the systems, processes and the impacts that are placed on us.
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Originally Broadcast Date:
Mar 22, 2006
Overview:
This program will highlight the operational concerns and impacts at a vehicle-related incident or emergency. This program will assist in the mitigation incidents such as motor vehicle crashes or a vehicle fires. While many of the topics covered relate directly to technology concerns, this program will take these and fuse them to real world solutions. Many operational facets of these emergencies have changed, especially in the recent past. These changes encompass command and control, tool operations, and even patient care. We need to be aware of many of the technological issues with vehicles today to improve the outcomes of the incidents to which we respond.
