I share these pictures to show some of the mounting options available, and to suggest looking at many rigs when organizing your new rig. Plan them out so they work for your department's operations.
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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 »D-Day Remembered With Tips On How To Exercise Leadership
We remember a historic day in world history today. D-Day, June 6, 1944. There are many opportunities to learn about the events of the past and how we can exercise leadership in ways those before us did.
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 »Truck / Lawn Tractor Pinning
The scenario went bad when the truck slid down the hill and pinned a guy between the tractor and the truck. The victim's leg was impaled with one of the truck's tow hooks.
Read More »Two School Buses Crash In Cleveland – 14 Injured
Two school buses were involved in one crash this morning in Cleveland. 12 students and 2 adults were transported to area hospitals.
Read More »Big Run This Weekend In Toledo
A bunch of us are tapering for the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio this Sunday. FF Hackenburg is running the full marathon in gear and a pack while most of our First Due Racing team is running the half marathon.
Read More »Double Pin Job In SC
Two passengers were pinned in this one. Engine 53 first due. Review the pictures and talk through your first moves with your crew.
Read More »Serious School Bus Crash In Colorado
Serious crash where car under-rides school bus in Colorado this morning.
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.
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