Tag Archives: first due tackle

My frustration was building after trying various sized screwdrivers and not having a screw out tool handy.

The driver of a passenger car died after rear-ending a stopped school bus near Tomball, Texas on Wednesday (12-12-12). This under-ride is a potentially challenging one because of the big vehicle on top.

The other day we rode to a hybrid auto class in a 1966 Jeep. Basically, it's a death trap that includes no roll-over protection, gas tank under the driver's seat, and lap belts that will keep only your hips from being cut off, rubbed off, or pinned under something during a crash.

On this day in 1942 a fire broke out in the Cocoanut Grove Night Club in Boston Mass. This fire would claim 492 occupants and would change numerous codes dealing with exits, decorative finishes, and sub levels.

This just happens to be a prime example of what we need to do as trainers in the fire service. We have to step back from time to time and remember to show the basic operations of some of what we now think are the simplest of tasks.

The prop below seems to be a fairly inexpensive way to get your crews some good training. We have not used this prop, but after watching the video below and reading the plans, it is definitely worth passing on.

A good reminder about what is coming and how to combat it in this post from FF Charlie Hillman. Without a doubt we will end up seeing some crazy pictures or video of turkey assisted fires within the week.

Rescue Methods training with the 2Tinga boat and the firefighter battle axe. Some pros and cons included. Looking for discussion on the type of boat you use.

Lt. Bronner sent the following notice about getting your cold weather bags together as the temperature drops. If you have a cold weather bag share what you have in it so others can get an idea of what works and what doesn't. Stay warm.

Let me first start this post out with a question...Have you ever stretched before a fire department training as a group? Prior to this past Saturday, my answer would have been, NO.