new technique,denver.

**frenchfireball** · 03-05-2008, 10:18 AM

a new technique could help to save more firefighters' lives:

http://cbs4denver.com/local/firefigh....2.667402.html

what do you think of it?

**Mulldog** · 03-06-2008, 11:21 AM

As with any technique, it has its time and place. It is one more trick to add to the tool box. Good job to the firefighters that came up with it and shared it for others to try.
A couple restrtictions that come to mind after watching the video are.
How well can you recover after slipping or falling while latched to the victim?
I am not a tall person, how will this work for stairs?

I plan on testing these at my next class or training drill.

Be Safe
Mike

**THTMAN** · 03-09-2008, 03:42 PM

This technique is not new. It has been taught for a number of years and depts. that wear harnesses w/large hooks/carabiners (such as FDNY) have been teaching to use the hook as well. I have practiced & taught this procedure and it works well, but use caution when & how you use it. Attaching yourself to the down ff can potentially lead to a problem. Good luck & stay safe!

**wcastonguay** · 07-05-2008, 07:36 PM

Hey guys
I'm glad to see you saw our story on the new technique we are practicing for basement rescues. I realize that it is not a new technique; how do you think we learned it. Anyhow we have taken this technique and tested it quite a bit and found alot of benefits from it. If any of you out there are interested in any additional information feel free to write back. We would be more than willing to email our powerpoint to you or share any information you would like over the phone as well. Thanks for your interest and I hope it will be helpful to you guys. Be safe out there.... Bill C.
North Metro Fire

**THEFIRENUT** · 07-10-2008, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by wcastonguay

Hey guys
I'm glad to see you saw our story on the new technique we are practicing for basement rescues. I realize that it is not a new technique; how do you think we learned it. Anyhow we have taken this technique and tested it quite a bit and found alot of benefits from it. If any of you out there are interested in any additional information feel free to write back. We would be more than willing to email our powerpoint to you or share any information you would like over the phone as well. Thanks for your interest and I hope it will be helpful to you guys. Be safe out there.... Bill C.
North Metro Fire

Hi Bill,

We would appreciate your powerpoint (and any additional information you might have). We are always looking for better (or even just different) ways of doing our job.

mrfirenut@embarqmail.com

**wcastonguay** · 07-10-2008, 09:29 AM

I sent you the powerpoint you requested. Keep in mind this technique also works very well to take FF's down stairs as well. If any of you have any questions I am more than willing to help be safe out there......
Bill C.
NMFR

**TowerEngine** · 07-24-2008, 12:55 PM

Bill C

Could I also view your Powerpoint that you have handy. I'm teaching a class on RIT on the 5th of August and trying to get different ideas. Thanks again and stay safe out there.

DKerr234@comcast.net

**wcastonguay** · 08-10-2008, 09:55 AM

Hey TowerEngine
I sent that powerpoint to you. Sorry it took so long I was out of town as explained in the email. Hope the information is useful to you....Please contact with any questions or concerns
Thanks Bill C.

**MattyS** · 08-16-2008, 06:32 PM

Hey Bill,

Hoping to check out the PPT too. msebas@mail2web.com

Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

**mvfdsquad2** · 08-17-2008, 07:28 PM

My department's finally gotten into the RIT frenzy. I'm sure my training officer would love to have a copy of that Power Point. Could you please send a copy to pa69b@aol.com.

**corief61** · 08-20-2008, 02:14 AM

If I can also get a copy of that powerpoint sent to Corief61@yahoo.com that will be great. Thanks

**quarryville** · 08-20-2008, 03:50 AM

Could you also send it to us at firehouse@qfd57.com. Thanks

**mrivers09** · 08-24-2008, 12:08 PM

could i get a copy as well? devilcymbol@yahoo.com

**sfdtruck1medic** · 08-25-2008, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by wcastonguay

Hey guys
I'm glad to see you saw our story on the new technique we are practicing for basement rescues. I realize that it is not a new technique; how do you think we learned it. Anyhow we have taken this technique and tested it quite a bit and found alot of benefits from it. If any of you out there are interested in any additional information feel free to write back. We would be more than willing to email our powerpoint to you or share any information you would like over the phone as well. Thanks for your interest and I hope it will be helpful to you guys. Be safe out there.... Bill C.
North Metro Fire

sfdtruck1medic@msn.com

I really like this as well, I would love to have a copy of the powerpoint!

Thanks,
D

**ShredddinCali** · 08-28-2008, 11:03 PM

could i get a copy as well please?

cgerdes97@yahoo.com

thanks!

**FCDave24** · 08-31-2008, 08:24 PM

Me too!

Thank you for sharing your information with all of us!

dmalcoms@parkridgefd.org

**rriganati320** · 09-01-2008, 10:13 AM

Bill,

I would like a copy of the power point also... rriganati320@aol.com

Thanks

**sierts** · 09-09-2008, 04:47 AM

could you please mail the powerpoint to us too?

bomberos-neuland@chaco-paraguay.net

thanks.

**giweff** · 09-09-2008, 05:56 PM

hopefully you have time for one more PLEASE. giweff@aol.com

**sierts** · 09-10-2008, 11:51 AM

thank you.

that shows methods, we did not get teached till now.
i will translate the texts to spanish and include the material to our training-stuff.

sierts

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