Stretching an attack line dry is a tactic for a set of very specific situations. A couple that come to mind are exterior stairwells, protected interior stairwells, and for tenable halls/corridors from a protected stairwell. With all of these, somebody must be assigned to mind the hose before it’s charged and it must be laid […]
Benefits of the Low Prop for Bailout
We have the distinct honor and pleasure to offer our Firefighter Bailout class at FDIC 2015 this year as one of the HOT classes. We feel, like most, that we should train and drill constantly on the basics like engine company operations, search, ventilation, fire behavior, ladder work, forcible and the list goes on, to […]
Four Simple Rules for the Company Officer
I talk a great deal about the role of the company officers and how they influence the members of your department. When teaching officer development we hit hard on setting and establishing expectations and ensuring that there is follow-through with those expectations. I was recently asked about expectations for my company officers. They aren’t too […]
[Podcast – 005] The Importance of Knowing and Training with Personal Protective Equipment
http://traffic.libsyn.com/flipppedfire/EHT_Episode_5_PPE.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode Engine House Training LLC Co-Owner and Lead Instructor Gary Graf discusses the importance of knowing your PPE. Every firefighter must practice and train with every aspect of his or her PPE. These basic items that we often take for granted will end […]
[Podcast – 004] 5 Tips When Preparing for Promotion with Jason Hoevelmann
http://traffic.libsyn.com/flipppedfire/EHT_004-Preparing_for_Promotion.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Co-Owner and Lead Instructor Jason Hoevelmann discusses five critical things that you must be doing to prepare for a future promotion. Jason covers many of the misconceptions about the promotional process and how to avoid them. […]
[Podcast – 003] Street Smart Firefighting in Hoarder Homes with Ryan Pennington
http://traffic.libsyn.com/flipppedfire/EHT_003_Street_Smart_Firefighting_in_Hoarder_Homes_with_Ryan_Pennington.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSIn this episode, we talk with Ryan Pennington from Chamber of Hoarders about fighting fires in hoarder homes. Hoarding conditions present many hazards for firefighters from disorientation to collapse, and much more. Ryan shares his street smart techniques that will help you safely and effectively fight […]
Some First Due Considerations from the Combo Side
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
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
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
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 […]