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NFPA 1403 Live-Fire Evolutions at Fire Service Training Centers

Mon, Oct 5, 2009

Live fire training is an essential part of a firefighter's education, but there are significant differences between training at gas-fired versus non-gas-fired structures. Mike Gurr takes a closer look at this training.

Fire Facilities offers free online seminar

Wed, Feb 20, 2008 Fire Facilities Inc. will be offering a free online seminar, "Your Roadmap to Planning a Successful Training Facility," on Tuesday, March 18th from 2-3 pm EST.

Inside the Bunker Selection Process

Tue, Nov 20, 2007 When the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department was looking for new gear in 2002, they created a selection process to take a fair look at different manufacturers' products. Tim Durby gives a concise look at that process and the PFD's evaluation methods.

Chesterfield County (VA) Volunteers At Live Burn

Thu, Jun 28, 2007 In August 2006, volunteer members of Chesterfield County (VA) Fire and EMS participated in a live burn at a residential dwelling. See photos from the training and one district chief's perspective on live-burn training.

Live-Fire Training LODDs: We Must Heed the Lessons Learned

Sun, Apr 1, 2007 On January 26, 2007, the Boulder (CO) Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony in memory of Firefighters Scott Smith and William Duran on the 25th anniversary of their deaths, which resulted from a live-fire training tragedy on January 26, 1982.