In Case You Missed It: June 2015 Fire Engineering Features

     

The Effects of Staffing Levels on Critical Decision Making

Keeping the officer in a role that allows him to function as a leader and not be focused on tasks will result in better situational awareness, communications, and critical decision making, writes David Rhodes.

Focus on the Fireground      

Focus on the Fireground

Bill Gustin, Mike Dugan, and their guests discuss ventilation-limited fires, hoarding, and more. Sponsored by Key Fire Hose.

 

     

Thirty Minutes For Life

Most companies should be able to create a 30-minute time slot into which ideas and policies critical to firefighter safety and survival may be discussed or practiced, writes David DeStefano.


 

     

Drill: Butting Ladders

Kyle Stephens offers this new drill that aids firefighters in positioning ground ladders for entering/exiting upper floors.

 

 

     

The Rescue Lab: Anchor Point

Mike Donahue’s second The Rescue Lab feature offers this example of how to visualize and understand how an anchor point “feels” the load.  

Throw Back to Basics: Buddy Breathing      

Throw Back to Basics: Buddy Breathing

This simple drill from Brian Zaitz will ensure that if your firefighters face a low-emergency they are trained and proficient in how to handle it.

 

Drills You Won't Find in the Books: Elevator and Stairwell identification      

Drills You Won’t Find in the Books: Elevator and Stairwell identification

Raul Angulo has a firefighter training drill on stairwell and elevator identification, including instructions for the company officer on setting and leading the evolution.

 

     

I Need a Driver!

Joint training with emergency medical services, whether part of or separate from your department, can make the difference when the bell tips and seconds truly count, writes Michael Morse

 

     

Humpday Hangout: Focus on Training

How do you determine an instructor’s credibility? Hosts Aaron Heller and Steve Pegram talk to Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton about outside instruction in the fire service.

 

Rail Tank Car Fire      

What Would You Do?

 

This fire involves a fire in a railroad yard in tanker cars. Check out a new simulation from Skip Coleman.

     

Influence

As an officer, of any rank, there are several ways you influence your team members. Get a new training bulletin from Brian Ward.


     

Tailboard Discussions: The Role of the Incident Commander

As the IC, it is imperative that you keep the tailboard safe and supportive for the crews, writes Paul Luizzi.

Fatal Queens fire

Three Killed in Queens (NY) Fire

Three people were killed by a fire that ripped through a Queens home early Sunday, officials said.
New Orleans (LA) Vacant House Fire

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at New Orleans (LA) Vacant House, Authorities Say

A vacant house caught fire in the 7th Ward Saturday morning, according to the New Orleans Fire Department.