Training & Development

This past weekend I was able to teach for BGSU State Fire School in Ottoville, OH with a couple other great rescue minds. The May Fire School schedule was just released. Hope to see you in the Heavy Rescue Class.

Here's a quick recap from a lifting and moving class at Ehove Fire Academy. We had a couple hours to talk cribbing, airbags, prybars, driving wedges, and high-lift jacks. It's not work when your having fun playing with blocks.

Lt. Brent Bronner was returning from a run with his crew and they saw a Pod sitting in a mall parking lot. They decided to get a little closer and check it out. When they got a little closer they saw solar panels on top of it.

We had a request for some pump pressure sheets. Here are a few of the bunch that were sent over. Pump on.

Here are some car fire incidents to talk about with your crew. Talk about your PPE, size-up, approach, and water supply.

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.

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.

There are lots of sound fences along highways. Maybe not so many folks that would do what this guy does in the video...

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.

Here are a couple pictures to talk about with your crew. Discuss what your first moves are and what you will need in addition to your immediate resources.