BY ALAN BRUNACINI In the past several columns, we have presented some typical advice that might assist young firefighters in their preparation to effectively and safely operate during hazard-zone operations. We have discussed the current experience drain in our service and how that process has caused officers to now be promoted at a younger and younger age. When this occurs, veterans, like me, write columns giving the young and restless advice. Such senior pontificating is a little (or a lot) like saying: “Don’t touch the stove. It’s hot!” I know when I was the age of the firefighters to whom this column is directed, I generally listened to the advice and then summarily touched the stove. It generally takes awhile to get your listening/paying attention/learning skills to catch up with your touching skills. I really believe that the folks who typically become firefighters are “touch the stove”-kind of guys/gals. This…
