In This Issue: WV Firefighter Dies After Fire, Locating a Stalled Elevator, Door Tips…
On today’s Fire and Training podcast, Doug Cline talks leadership, officer development, and other issues related to the fire service.
During times of crisis, it’s always about leadership and discipline. Hosts Rick Lasky and Terry McGrath talk with their guests on today’s Humpday Hangout.
In light of the recent activities around COVID-19, FDIC International 2020 has been postponed. We are in conversations with the Indiana Convention Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau for new dates. Learn more.—Pete Prochilo, Online Content Manager
News
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Firefighter Fatalities
A 26-year-old West Virginia firefighter has died after falling ill following a fire response, according to a report from the U.S. Fire Administration.
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Fire EMS
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds across the U.S. and world, there are reports from around the country of firefighters and paramedics who have been thus far exposed to the virus and are quarantined.
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Atlanta Fire Responds to Four Separate Gas Leaks in 36 Hours
D.C. Firefighter Tests Positive for Coronavirus
IN Firefighters Hurt in Ceiling Collapse
Tanker Crashes, Catches Fire Near Flagstaff (AZ)
U.S. Hospitals Fear Ventilator Shortage for COVID-19 Patients
Features
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Firefighter Training
In this Training Minutes video, Mike Dragonetti and company review a variety of methods to identify the floor location of an elevator that is stalled.
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Truck Company
In this Training Minutes video, Mike Ciampo shares techniques for opening up doors and some uses for doors, such as preventing fire advance and removing a downed firefighter.
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Podcasts
Host Joe Pronesti talks to Nick Wilbur about his recent article, “Aerial Ladders: How Strong Is Your Ladder Game?”
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Commentary
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Why do some LODD funerals get thousands of firefighters from all corners of the country in attendance, while others get only a small handful? A meditation from Adam Hansen.
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