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.
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School Bus Roll-Over In Mansfield (OH)
A school bus rolled this morning in Mansfield, Ohio. Todd Hill from the Mansfield News Journal is reporting minor injuries (bumps and bruises). Read his article HERE.
Read More »Mushroom Plant Machinery Rescue
The following is a description of a machinery rescue call from Andrew Brassard and the Milton (Ontario) Fire Department. They received the call around 11:30 pm a few days back for a man caught in a machine at the Leaver Mushroom Plant. At the end are some leasons learned and other things to think about. Also, be sure to check out the linked man-lift rescue post with more variables.
Read More »Extrication In Ottoville (OH)
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.
Read More »Moving Blocks Around The Yard
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.
Read More »A Pod With Solar Power
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.
Read More »Pump Pressure Sheets
We had a request for some pump pressure sheets. Here are a few of the bunch that were sent over. Pump on.
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.
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