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N.H. FFs Take Trench Training

cygnus — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:50:39 +0000

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The Union Leader (Manchester, NH)

By Alec O'Meara

Union Leader Correspondent

LONDONDERRY -- With the widening of Interstate 93 poised to become a major construction project in town over the next several years, Londonderry firefighters are spending the week preparing for trench cave-in rescues, one of the more dangerous and labor-intensive emergencies related to construction.

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Fire Academy - Day 5

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:16 +0000

Darkness. Hot darkness. Smoke so thick I could not see our instructor, Bernie Vrona, who was 2 feet to my left. Suddenly, tongues of flame light up the smoky darkness 3 feet over my head....long, flowing tongues of flame. Rivers of liquid flame eagerly seeking a way towards more oxygen.....seeking more fuel....seeking any little chink in the protective clothing that I'm wearing in the searing heat. It is eerie.....and fascinating....and well, just really, really cool!

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Fire Academy - Day 4

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:33 +0000

Again, I began the day at 4:00 AM. I studied for this morning's weekly test, read and responded to email, and went into the office for an hour to talk with Assistant Chief of Operations, Jim Smith, about staffing issues.

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Fire Academy - Day 3

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:24 +0000

There was no academy class yesterday in honor of Veteran's Day, and I'm glad for the day of "rest"…..arms, shoulders, and chest were sore. I had prepared well for the "running" aspects of the academy, but the "lifting/pulling/pushing" aspects the first two days were – for me – a challenge. In spite of the "day off," I put in almost 10 miles of roadwork running and walking, but I took it easy on the upper body.

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Fire Academy - Day 2

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:54 +0000

Day Two….We began class with all 21 recruits present!

The academy schedule has been roughly organized into: classroom sessions in the morning; a 30 minute brown bag lunch on site; afternoon practical training; and the one hour of physical training at the end of the day.

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Fire Academy - Day 1

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:32:32 +0000

We began class with all recruits present – 21 of us, raring to go! The addition of these firefighters makes St. Paul the largest fire department in the state! Our uniformed personnel now total 434; Minneapolis Fire has, I believe, 427. These firefighters will enable our department to implement strategic changes in how we staff stations and operate fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in St. Paul. In many ways, they represent a strategic shift for us – a shift towards a brighter future and more effective and efficient service delivery.

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Caveats

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:19:49 +0000

I start class at the Fire Academy in less than 2 hours! I'm excited and eager to begin!

As I record my impressions and experiences throughout the academy on this web log, keep in mind a couple of caveats:

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Getting in Shape for the Fire Academy

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:47:44 +0000

The Firefighter Recruit Orientation Manual has this to say about the academy: "In addition to the academic curriculum, there is an extensive and strenuous physical fitness component. The combined activities require complete dedication of time, energy, and attention to ensure success."

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Fire Chief to Attend Academy with New Recruits

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:14:29 +0000

On November 9, Saint Paul Fire will commence a 13-week firefighting academy for 20 new firefighter recruits hired under a federal grant called SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response). I will join those 20 men in that academy as a rookie firefighter and one of their classmates.

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Neb. Dept. Buys Training Trailer

cygnus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:24:32 +0000

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Adrian Sanchez, Columbus Telegram, Neb.Columbus Telegram (Nebraska)

Nov. 17--COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Fire Department will have a simulator to educate Columbus and surrounding communities about fire safety following the City Council's approval Monday of an $82,701 combination sprinkler/fire safety house.

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