“Training Days”…
Friday, July 31st, 2009Hope all of your summers are going well. However, when you’re done with the summer act, get back into the grind with some good classes. Here is a way to ensure you have a productive fall:
August 21st & 22nd, 2009 – Frankfort, Illinois:
8 hour – Hands On – Engine & Ladder [...]
“Tactical Safety: Officer to the Fire”…
Monday, July 27th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
By Ray McCormack
Tactical Safety – Officer to the Fire
The company officer should locate the fire from the exterior if possible. It can be the responsibility of the first officer to arrive, the engine or ladder company officer or both. [...]
“Making a Move”…
Monday, July 20th, 2009CLICK ON PHOTO FOR A STORY YOU ALL NEED TO SEE…
“Tactical Safety: Leaving a Guide at the Door”…
Sunday, July 19th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
By Ray McCormack
Tactical Safety – Leaving a Guide at the Door
The point of leaving a firefighter at the entry door is to help ensure a safe exit for the firefighters who went inside. This firefighter’s sole [...]
“Yard Sale”…
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009Yard Sale
By: Kevin M. Galt
You know what I’m talking about, 3 am on a Wednesday morning and the house fire that you are at is under control, wrapping up. The whole thing started off like text book. Good dispatch info, turn out was quick; on arrival the size up was clear, [...]
“Tactical Safety: Swinging the Axe”…
Monday, July 13th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”.
Tactical Safety -Swinging the Axe
By: Ray McCormack
Forcible Entry, Ventilation, and Overhaul are the fireground operations where the axe often gets priority. Some axes are strictly for forcible entry; others ventilation; and any can perform overhaul. Always be mindful [...]
“Sleep Deprivation”…
Friday, July 10th, 2009There has been a lot of research done recently on the physiological impact(s) of firefighting (e.g. Cinci cancer and IFSI heat stress studies). Similarly, there has been remarkable research on the effects of wind-driven fires. As of late however, research is underway in regards to the impacts of varying staffing levels; and now we have [...]
“Tactical Safety: An Area of Refuge”…
Monday, July 6th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate.”
Tactical Safety – An Area of Refuge
By Ray McCormack
At a fire many years ago my forcible entry partner started to force the door on the opposite side of the hallway from the fire apartment. Both my Captain and [...]
“He Crowned Thy Good in Brotherhood”…
Monday, July 6th, 2009He Crowned Thy Good in Brotherhood
by Ray McCormack
Our country celebrated freedom’s birthday with flags, parades, friends and fireworks. Town parks filled with barbeques, pools with swimmers, and firehouses with firefighters ready to help. America; a land built on principles of equality and dreams that say you can be anything you choose.
No place or [...]