There is only so much radio space to communicate strategic/tactical/task assignments, status changes, and priority traffic. Think about the extra useless words we use on the radio when communicating and make it a practice to eliminate them from the airwaves. Sometimes years of habit need reset. For example, At This Time… and Be Advised… are two crutches used all too ...
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Fire Service Marketing – Try Doing It Better
We are killing our profession with poor fire service marketing. Over and over we see articles, white papers, and opinions on the negatives of the fire service. No wonder there is a recruitment and retention challenge. The fire service will provide you a great career with solid pay, benefits, a second family, and retirement. Check with those that came before ...
Read More »New SCHOOL BUS EXTRICATION book
Purchase School Bus Extrication HERE Contact Paul Hasenmeier at 419-656-5884 to host one of these programs at your fire department, school district, conference, college, or local training event. SEMINARS: School Bus Extrication (2 hours) – Imagine arriving on scene to find an overturned school bus with students trapped, injured, and screaming for help. Whether you are in an ambulance or a fire engine, ...
Read More »Columbus Fire Heavy Rescue 16
I dropped in on Station 16 in Columbus this afternoon. Below are some pictures of Rescue 16. It is the busiest or one of the busiest rescues in the country, year in - year out.
Read More »Torch Work On Rope
Some torch operations on rope from the Cincinnati Heavy Rescue 9 crew.
Read More »Huron (OH) FD – New Rescue
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.
Read More »Watch The Temp When Cutting
We were interested to see how warm the washers got when cutting. The picture shows 143 degrees, but at one point it was up to 170. Remember to cool the patient in these scenarios.
Read More »Two School Bus Crashes In Northwest Ohio Today
Two school bus crashes in Northwest Ohio this morning. Serious injuries for the driver that rear-ended one bus. Extrication resources included in this post.
Read More »Pickup Truck Floor Pan Pinning
Pretty good interview with a Fire Chief after the extrication of two occupants in a pickup. The truck hit a tree and had heavy frontal damage and pinned one of the passengers when the floor pan rolled up.
Read More »Multi-Vehicle / Fatality Crash On I-94
Pileup on I-94 in Indiana: 3 Dead, 20 Injured
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