Tag Archives: training

The Westminster (SC) Fire Department will be hosting the third annual Rippin' Rescue class on March 29, 2014. This will be a one day class with all hands-on training.

Training is not busy work. I hope this mentality is not true and trust we will not let it be the norm for our craft. If this is truly the unions stance; it is hogwash, B.S. and an injustice to the service.

Part of the motivation for the PD guys is when firefighters take off running first while carrying a box of donuts and on the flip side the PD guys put recliners at the finish line for us firefighters. All kidding aside; I hope you find some motivation in the new logo.

Rod Althlaus (New Wave SCUBA Center) took a group to the Whitestar Quarry last weekend.

Today is the fourth anniversary of the successful rescue of Columbus Division of Fire Lt. Polaski. Spend some time with your crew talking RIT, Maydays, and S&R.

Below is a video recap of a field amputation of a workers arm followed by a few entrapment hazards we found at a local industrial facility. Sit down with your crew and discus the scenarios.

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.

The weather in northern Ohio has been cold, windy, snowy and full of crashes.  We’ve seen and heard about school buses off the road, semi trailers sideways, and multi-car wrecks.  Below are a few pictures.  Remember to stay alert on the roadways for vehicles sliding your way.  It does take time to shut the road down and/or divert traffic. CRASHES ...

This FDC might be tough to find in the dark, snow, or smoke without prior knowledge. That knowledge comes with getting out of your recliners and visiting the buildings in your jurisdiction then making sure your pre-plans are up to date.

We did a little high-line set-up training in the apparatus bay yesterday. It ended up being a pretty low-line, but it worked to practice the set-up.