Each unit will have their own prop to train with next week. Below are pictures of the assembly.
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Roller Prop – Hand Entrapment
Grant Light and the crew on Rescue 9 in Cincinnati was at it again. They built a roller prop that entraps a hand.
Read More »NY State Chief’s Conference Recap
We started setting up for the HOT extrication class and it was raining. We finished the classes Friday evening and it was still raining.
Read More »Wall Breach Prop
Here are a couple pictures of a wall breach prop Andrew Brassard passed along. Looks to be a pretty good reusable prop that we can make with some scrap around the firehouse neighborhood.
Read More »Admiral McRaven Commencement Speech At UT
Need a bit of motivation? Give the speech below a watch by yourself or with your crew. U.S. Navy Admiral McRaven gives some advice on changing the world at the University of Texas's commencement.
Read More »I Got A Mustache…
Not only have I been able to share what I know, but have continued learning at every meal, rescue scenario that we set up, and during every tailgate chat with some great friends, mentors, and rescue junkies.
Read More »Fire Behavior Prop
The next few paragraphs and pictures are from Andrew Brassard. The prop he built to talk about fire behavior worked great. Check it out and talk about the stages of fire with your crew. What are you looking for when, where, and why as you crawl into each building.
Read More »Experience and Education – A “Crazy” Thought
I've been preaching the combination of experience and education for some time. These aspects of the job should not work in opposition to one another, yet bring forth a more powerful fire service.
Read More »Cheap Lock-Pull Prop For Key-In-Knob Locks
Heck, most of yes have the materials laying around the firehouse. Have a rookie on your crew?
Read More »Learning About Exercising Leadership
Mr. Burkell wasn't going to tell us, but we were his first official tour with his license; although he has been guiding EFO students through the battlefield for years.
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