Blog – Page 19

Some First Due Considerations from the Combo Side

February 18, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

From Captain David Konys Dealing with manpower issues is a problem that I deal with at the department where I work and where I volunteer. I am always looking for ways to maximize our manpower and it starts on the training ground. I usually have a three man engine crew and when we […]

[Podcast – 002] A Story of Survival with Kansas City Fire Captain Charley Cashen

February 16, 2015 by Frank Lipski

http://traffic.libsyn.com/flipppedfire/Charley_Cashen_Interview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSIn this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Kansas City, Missouri Fire Captain Charley Cashen shares his story of survival. Charley was caught in a rapidly changing fire while searching for a victim in the basement of a home in January 2015. Captain Cashen, a […]

Choosing the Right Bailout System for Your Department

February 11, 2015 by Frank Lipski

Introduction The process of choosing a bailout system for your agency can be difficult to say the least. In this article, I am going to share with you my step-by-step guide to ensure you are able to accurately evaluate your agency needs, and choose the best possible system for your situation. There are many things to […]

[Podcast – 001] FOOLS Talk From MU Winter Fire School 2015

February 9, 2015 by Frank Lipski

http://traffic.libsyn.com/flipppedfire/FOOLS__MU_Winter_Fire_School_2015.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this interview we talk with members of the Muddy River Fools, Natural Fools, and Ozark Mountain Fools about the brotherhood and the FOOLS organization. Great conversation about upcoming events, and all things firefighting. Recorded LIVE from University of Missouri Winter Fire School 2015. Ozark […]

Don’t Be That Guy… See the Whole Picture

February 6, 2015 by Frank Lipski

Author: EHT Lead Instructor Captain Steve Heidbreder I would like to recount to you a lesson learned during a recent structure fire I arrived to as the first-due engine company. The following incident was a vivid reminder to me that sometimes we’re just lucky. Sometimes we miss something and get our company in a position […]

Firefighter Bailout HOT at FDIC 2015

February 3, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

We all know that getting water on the fire as quickly as possible is the best way to avoid bad situations. We also know that some of the best in the business have been confronted with situations beyond their control even after doing all the right things and were forced to make very tough decisions […]

Upcoming Webinar – “Using Simulations in your Training Scenarios & Promotional Exams”

January 29, 2015 by Frank Lipski

Engine House Training is proud to announce our upcoming webinar “Using Simulations in Your Training Scenarios & Promotional Exams” on Tuesday February, 10th, 2015 at 1:00pm Central Time! This webinar will show you how to implement realistic simulations into your training program quickly and easily. Simulation use can greatly improve engagement and retention of skill for […]