“The Home”…
Monday, September 28th, 2009While working the other day we got a detail in from the slowest Truck in our City; a “retirement home” if you will; and he has almost as much time on the job as I do on the earth. Yes, every job has these firehouses and it doesn’t necessarily mean their full of turds who [...]
“Tactical Safety: Engine Company Search”…
Monday, September 28th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
Tactical Safety – Engine Company Search
By: Ray McCormack
Searching for life by the engine company within the fire structure should only be accomplished after the fire has been located, confined or extinguished. There are occasions where rescue is required of [...]
“Perspective”…
Friday, September 25th, 2009“Tactical Safety: Residential Hose Estimate”…
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
Tactical Safety – Residential Hose Estimate
By: Ray McCormack
Estimating the amount of hose needed to cover the fire area is best done in steps. Residential buildings fall into two basic categories: single family and multi family dwellings, ranging in height [...]
“Moment of Zen”…
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009“Tactical Safety: Too Much Hose”…
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
Tactical Safety – Too Much Hose
By: Ray McCormack
Too much hose equals the classic over stretch; sometimes it also equals trouble.
How does it happen?
Why does it happen?
Do we care?
Too much hose is an extremely common event and has been a [...]
“Making A Move II”…
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Remember the great story about two off-duty Milwaukee Firefighters who rescued a child from a burning SUV? Well, he was released from the hospital yesterday after undergoing extensive burn care at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Take a few minutes to watch the video (click on photo) and see what could result from making a move [...]
“Never Forget”…
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009Joseph
Agnello, Lad.118
Lt. Brian
Ahearn, Bat.13
Eric
Allen, Sqd.18 (D)
Richard
Allen, Lad.15
Cpt. James
Amato, Sqd.1
Calixto
Anaya Jr., Eng.4
Joseph
Angelini, Res.1 (D)
Joseph
Angelini Jr., Lad.4
Faustino
Apostol Jr., Bat.2
David
Arce, Eng.33
Louis
Arena, Lad.5 (D)
Carl
Asaro, Bat.9
Lt. Gregg
Atlas, Eng.10
Gerald
Atwood, Lad.21
Gerald
Baptiste, Lad.9
A.C. Gerard
Barbara, Cmd. Ctr.
Matthew
Barnes, Lad.25
Arthur
Barry, Lad.15
Lt.Steven
Bates, Eng.235
Carl
Bedigian, Eng.214
Stephen
Belson, Bat.7
John
Bergin, Res.5
Paul
Beyer, Eng.6
Peter
Bielfeld, Lad.42
Brian
Bilcher, Sqd.1
Carl
Bini, Res.5
Christopher
Blackwell, Res.3
Michael
Bocchino, Bat.48
Frank
Bonomo, Eng.230
Gary
Box, Sqd.1
Michael
Boyle, Eng.33
Kevin
Bracken, Eng.40
Michael
Brennan, Lad.4
Peter
Brennan, Res.4
Cpt. Daniel
Brethel, Lad.24 (D)
Cpt. Patrick
Brown, Lad.3
Andrew
Brunn, Lad.5 (D)
Cpt. Vincent
Brunton, Lad.105
F.M. [...]
“Thoughts from the O.V.”…
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009They often say the Tillerman, or Outside Vent Man (O.V.) has the best job in the Truck because he doesn’t have to say anything or answer to anyone; He’s his own Boss in many respects and has to collect his own thoughts upon arrival to help those working inside. If you don’t believe me, check [...]
“Tactical Safety: Tool Placement”…
Monday, September 7th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
Tactical Safety – Tool Placement
By: Ray McCormack
There are several ideas that come to mind when I read the title Tool Placement. One being where and how the tools are stored on the apparatus, another is how to place (set) [...]