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New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Report Related to Firefighter Injury

Thu, Feb 2, 2012

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebecca Crawford was injured when a sand cast aluminum large diameter hose appliance catastrophically failed.

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - Do Not Enter

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

The third drill in this series offers a chance to discuss conditions that would be present at a fire scene that would halt a firefighters from making an interior or offensive attack.

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - Evacuation

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The second installment of our firefighter survival drill series feature focuses on the conditions and actions firefighters must take when an incident area needs to be evacuated.

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - The Mayday

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

Every firefighter must know how to prevent getting into hostile situations or environments. In this week's training drill, discuss when you would call the Mayday and what actions you would take in case of a Mayday situation.

Program Places Inspectors on Shift Work

Sun, Jan 1, 2012

On January 1, 2009, the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department (BCFD) started a program that placed fire inspectors on shift work.

Firefighter Training Drill: My Fire Department 101: Engine Company Maintenance

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

Part 3 of this firefighter training drill series on engine company work will focus on the maintenance of the engine itself and the tools and equipment that it carries.

Holders, Keepers, Standpipe Alternatives

Thu, Dec 1, 2011

Several techniques presented below may help you get the job done more efficiently.

Fire Training Drill: My Fire Department 101: Engine Company Operations

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

Part 2 of this firefighter engine company training drill series will focus on basic engine company operations.

Fire Training Drill: My Fire Department 101: Engine Company Equipment

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

This weekly series of firefighter training drills will allow the user to insert their own department-specific information on various topics and procedures for commonly used operations and equipment.

Firefighter Training Drill: Word of the Day, Part 3

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

Download the third installment of Forest Reeder's word-of-the-day drills for training your firefighters.

Firefighter Training Drill: Word of the Day

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

A simple word of the day can be used to challenge all job levels to expand their fire service  vocabulary and knowledge.

Firefighter Training Drill: Word of the Day, Part 2

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Download this second installment of Forest Reeder's word-of-the-day drills for training your firefighters.

Firefighter Training Drill: Troubleshooting Hoselines

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

In this fire training drill, students will imagine themselves part of a fire attack crew advancing a hoseline when certain problems occur. Students will list potential causes of these problems and solutions.

Firefighter Training Drill: Troubleshooting Fireground Operations (Activated PASS Device)

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Regardless of whether it constitutes a Mayday situation, firefighters must identify and determine the reason for an activated PASS alarm on the fireground. In this drill, students identify their actions in case of such an activation.

Firefighter Training Drill: Troubleshooting Fireground Operations: SCBA

Wed, Aug 3, 2011

In this fire training drill, discuss the list of potential problems that can occur with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use and determine the proper solutions for dealing with the problem according to local standards and manufacturer instructions.

Quick Drills for the Chief Officer

Mon, Aug 1, 2011

Congratulations on getting promoted to chief officer! Before getting carried away with the glamour of the position, realize you are in a critical position that involves leading, motivating, evaluating, supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring your assigned personnel. Your top priorities should be to ensure that your personnel go home safely to their families at the end of their shift and that they are trained and prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Firefighter Training Drill: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Fri, Jul 8, 2011

This week's firefighter flashcard drill is based on the typical and common fire service acronyms and abbreviations we use "in-house" and perhaps during incidents to shorten some long processes or steps in solving problems.

Firefighter Training Drills: Roof Types and Construction

Wed, Jun 22, 2011

This flashcard-style drill challenges firefighters to identify different types of roof construction and the hazards associated with each type.

Firefighter Training Drill: Rescue Tools and Equipment

Wed, Jun 1, 2011

Taking a page from some early childhood development and adult learning models, we’ll be providing a series of “flashcards” on several skill areas and practical skill drills designed to put a little fun into your training program.

Firefighter Training Drill: Basic Ropes and Knots

Tue, May 10, 2011

This week's firefighter training drill provides "flashcards" to use on training on basic rope and knot skills.

Firefighter Training Drill: Apparatus Specs Skill Cards

Thu, May 5, 2011

Taking a page from some early childhood development and adult learning models, here are “flashcards” on apparatus specs skill drills that are designed to put a little fun into your fire training program.

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2 Girls Die in Detroit (MI) House Fire

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