Content by EHT Instructor Mike Borgmann This is nothing new for some agencies but is a topic of discussion for sure. Our area has seen a rapid construction growth of 55 and older housing. Every time we drive by it appears they are breaking ground for another phase. This type of housing community posses a […]
2017-2018 EHT State Funded Classes
Attached is the class list available for state funding for 2017-2018. All classes are on a first come, first serve basis. Priority will be given to agencies that have not hosted a class of ours in the past. Host agencies must be able to meet the requirements for each class, mainly for minimum student participation. […]
The Start to a Good Search
By Kyle Sanders It’s 3 A.M. when you pull up to a two story home with smoke showing and a frantic mother meets you at the truck screaming that her child is still in their room! Do you know, from looking at the house, where would be the best point of entry for starting your […]
Limited Access and Set-back Structures
As I look at some of the residential buildings in my fire district, I realize the difficulties associated with access for firefighting activities. With homes that have been built on elevations, hill sides, tall retaining walls, and in alleyways; access for apparatus, hoselines and ladders are sometimes difficult. Other problems encountered could include access to […]
Company Planning at Buildings–Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Company_Planning_at_Buildings_-_12_15_15_2.25_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Weekly Company Drill Building Familiarization This drill is a size up and familiarization drill. It can be broken up into several parts and get as much information gathered as possible. The objective of this drill is to identify specific hose length stretches for large […]
Inside Balloon Frame Construction: A Review
This video is one we did a couple of years ago when we had an opportunity to get inside a home that was scheduled for demolition. The house was a balloon frame constructed house and we were able to get some great pictures of the interior structural components. Use it for you training or as […]