Part of the motivation for the PD guys is when firefighters take off running first while carrying a box of donuts and on the flip side the PD guys put recliners at the finish line for us firefighters. All kidding aside; I hope you find some motivation in the new logo.
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Polaski Training Video – Mayday / RIT
Today is the fourth anniversary of the successful rescue of Columbus Division of Fire Lt. Polaski. Spend some time with your crew talking RIT, Maydays, and S&R.
Read More »Below 100 – We Can Do Better
Can you recall all 16 Life Safety Initiatives, without looking? Well, can you? I couldn't.
Read More »Sub Zero Temps – The Other Extreme We Face
The weather guessers are predicting more snow for our area on Sunday with wind and near record setting low temperatures. If they are correct...it will be an above average challenge on the fireground.
Read More »Routine Car Fires – Any Such Thing?
Here are some car fire incidents to talk about with your crew. Talk about your PPE, size-up, approach, and water supply.
Read More »A Maze Of Ladders – Repetition and Muscle Memory
Get outside in the wind, cold, and dark with your crew to throw, dance with, and climb ladders. Turning out when the tone drops isn't just putting on a costume.
Read More »Swift Water Rescue / Extrication Simulator
They used handlines under the water and on top of the water to simulate current. This is an awesome and innovative way to get crews some realistc training.
Read More »Preventing A.I.R Syndrome
There is no way one training site, blog, or company can cover it all. Get on Facebook, Twitter, a blog, a website, or all of the above for a training idea to prevent A.I.R. (ass in recliner) syndrome.
Read More »Breaking Cutter Tips
Check this short video out and share with your up and coming extrication tool handlers.
Read More »Trench Rescue Warning
Our test results showed that this entire shoring system catastrophically failed (with very little warning) after just a few hundred pounds of force was applied. No where near the 7680 pounds of potential force that this end wall shore was attempting to resist.
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