Training Minutes: Building Constructon: Old Bank Building
In this Training Minutes video, Glenn Corbett and Paul Dansbach examine some of the firefighting concerns unique to older bank buildings in downtown areas.
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Commercial Buildings: A View from the C Side
If you want to know the true state of Type III commercial buildings in your city's downtown, check the C side.
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Due Diligence
It's imperative that firefighters get out into their first-due areas and get to know the lay of the land, writes Marc Aloan.
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Buildings That Front on Two Streets
Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett consider buildings that front on two streets, share basements, or might otherwise challenge firefighters.
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Fire and Training: Mastering the Art of Size-Up, Part 1
Doug Cline and Chris Naum kick off their series on the fundamental principles of fireground size-up.
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A Complete 180 or 360?
Giving a quick radio report including the type of structure and the fire’s location can set the tone for how a firefighting operation will play…
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Predicting Collapse and Ensuring Fireground Safety
Host Chris Naum tackles the critical topic of building collapse and fireground safety.
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Command Show: The Senior Nose
Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush talk with Brett Loomis about size-up strategies and risk management in fireground command.
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The Command Post: Size-Up and the 360
Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss size-up and the 360. They discuss the critical observations made and the important results that come from performing these…
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Size-Up Considerations for the First-Due Engine
A good size-up is concise, paints an accurate picture of the incident, identifies key hazards, and declares the initial strategy and tactics to other companies.
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Podcast: The Size-Up Process
Join host Christopher Naum for insights and a discussion about building performance and the size-up process.
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Hooks & Hoses: Size-Up
How can we be better at size-up to ensure that we paint an effective picture for other firefighting crews?
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