Mayday Monday: Firefighter Survival and the Basics
Tony Carroll reviews the tragic incident that claimed the life of Cincinnati (OH) Firefighter Oscar Armstrong III.
Firefighter Training Drill: Laddering the Building
Throwing ground ladders to all windows of the structure provides immediate access to the building as well as immediate access out it.
Firefighter Training Drill: Face Piece Communications
Mark van der Feyst reviews a simple drill to train on achieving clear communications on the fireground.
The SCBA Tug: Ensure You Are Connected
Mark van der Feyst presents a back-to-basics drill on making sure your firefighters' self-contained breathing apparatus connections are solid.
Firefighter Training Drill: The Hydrant Kit
Mark van der Feyst offers a simple training drill to review the contents of the hydrant kit, review/practice its deployment, and practice equipment placement.
Firefighter Training Drill: Gate Valve the Hydrant
Mark van der Feyst offers this new drill on practicing securing a hydrant for a water source by adding gate valves to all ports.
Reading Smoke: The Next Generation
This event was recorded April 9, 2020 and is now available for on demand viewing.
Whether you are new to the reading smoke topic or a longtime practitioner, improved decision making relies on the cues and clues available in reading smoke.
Whether you are new to the reading smoke topic or a longtime practitioner, improved decision making relies on the cues and clues available in reading smoke.
PPE Drills: Donning Quickly and Properly
Besides quickly turning out for a response, donning your personal protective equipment (PPE) proficiently is one of the proven ways to save time and lives on the fireground.
Drills You’re Not Going to Find in the Books
Raul A. Angulo examines and questions the fire service’s motivations for training and offers these helpful drills that will improve any department’s efficiency.
Company Drills: Keep Them Coming Back for More
With proper preparation and practice delivery, a company officer can make any drill great. Drew Smith writes about excellence in firefighter training.
