Mayday Monday Jason Menard Worcester Fire Department

Mayday Monday: Firefighter Mayday Training

Tony Carroll reviews the line-of-duty death of Worcester (MA) Lieutenant Jason Menard and some potential lessons learned from the incident.
Once the crew locates the downed firefighter, equipment is moved into place for lifting

Training Days: Rapid Intervention

This training day was designed to give some new ideas to firefighters assigned to rapid intervention team (RIT) duty.
Response to gas emergencies

Mayday Monday: Gas Emergency Response

Tony Carroll examines a series of firefighter line-of-duty deaths stemming from gas emergencies, and offers a drill for multigas meters.
David Rhodes and David Clark

In The Books: David Clark

David Rhodes talks with David Clark about his new book, Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills, his career, and what readers can expect from the new title.
Jack Gramlich Spring Lake assistance chief on water rescue Code X

Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer

Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.

Man Dies After Explosion Leads to Fire at Residence in Waterbury (CT)

A man has died after an explosion in a home in Waterbury on Sunday led to a fire at the residence.
Mayday Monday FAO Larry Leggio and Firefighter John Mesh

Mayday Monday: Know Your Response Area

Tony Carroll reviews some lessons learned from the deaths of Kansas City (MO) Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio and Firefighter John Mesh.
Clackamas Firefighters Mayday Monday

Mayday Monday: Firefighter Escape

Tony Carroll reviews a successful rescue from Clackamas (OR) firefighters that highlights the value of training on escape tactics.
Philadelphia firefighters and fire truck at fire scene

Firefighter Training Drill: Identifying the Bedroom Windows

Regardless of the tactic or assignment given, knowing how to identify and locate bedroom windows will benefit your firefighters.
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