Jim SIlvernail

FDIC 2025 Preview: The Nontraditional Truck Company

This class from Jim Silvernail focuses on consistently implementing coordinated tactics even amid staffing challenges.

The Other Forcible Entry: Through-the-Lock Training

Brandon Maurer takes a look at factors firefighters must consider when they deal with a specific forcible entry challenge.
Arlingotn firefighters on stokes basket rigging

Truck Operations:  Work ‘The List’

Jonathan Patten explores the topic of truck company riding assignments and lays out basic functions as they relate to dismount procedures.
pliers for through-the-lock forcible entry

Making Entry with Through-The-Lock Pliers

Quintin Pavel discusses how firefighters can modify pliers so they are more effective for through-the-lock forcible entry.
Firefighters with ladder on exterior of building

Proactively Accomplishing Rapid Intervention Functions with Truck Company Operations

Firefighter safety on the fireground entails more than simply having a crew “at the ready” for rapid intervention purposes, Jim Silvernail says.
Rotary saw

Rotary Saws: Choosing the Right Blade and Saw for the Job

Rotary saws have earned their place on fire apparatus across the nation. But what blade and saw combination is right for you and your mission?
Firefighters in front of a home

Operating Ahead of the Handline: Locate, Confine, Control

Alex Deering discusses the water can and being able to use it properly when you’re operating without the protection of a handline.
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