Training Web Exclusives

  • Standpipe & High-Rise Packs - Part 3

    We have covered a lot of ground as it relates to hose-pack systems in the first two parts of this series. We now know that it’s not as simple as throwing 150 feet of 1 1/2-inch hose with a 95 gallon per minute (gpm) fog nozzle in a bag and then on...

    Article • October 26th, 2011

  • Weekly Drill: No. 41 - Rescue Size-Up

    Readers will learn about the three critical factors that size-up must embrace when preparing for search and rescue operations.

    Article • October 23rd, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 40

    Drill # 40: The Blitz AttackAs tank capacities on fire engines increase, the blitz attack is becoming more popular. Readers will learn when to use a blitz attack and the pros and cons of the concept. The drill is designed to be a single...

    Article • October 16th, 2011

  • The Trench Cut - When, Where and How

    Many a seasoned incident commander will be sure to tell you that, out of the myriad of tasks that must be performed at a structure fire, there are at least a half dozen or so that must be accomplished within the first five minutes of the fire. One of...

    Article • October 14th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 39

    Drill # 39: Deck Gun OperationsReaders will learn when and why deck gun operations are needed. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk about...

    Article • October 9th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 38

    Drill # 38: Life Safety RulesReaders will learn about the five basic rules that should be followed to keep the fireground operations focused on life safety. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up...

    Article • October 2nd, 2011

  • The Second Line

      Fire department operations at structural fires many times require the use of a second hoseline. There are a number of tactical assignments that this second line can take, based on the location and intensity of the fire as well as the physical...

    Article • September 29th, 2011

  • Standpipe & High-Rise Packs - Part 2

    In our first article in this series, we broke the ice as to the need for a standpipe hose system that consists of multiple items. The “system” that we identified consists of three elements that are each carried by a firefighter to the floor below...

    Article • September 29th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 37

    Drill # 37: Personal Protective Equipment - Part 3Readers will learn about the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for emergency medical services (EMS) incidents. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure...

    Article • September 25th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 36

    Drill # 36: Personal Protective Equipment - Part 2Readers will learn about the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for aircraft-rescue firefighting operations, also known as proximity gear, and wildland firefighting operations, more commonly...

    Article • September 18th, 2011

  • Basic Foam Operations - Part 7

    A motor vehicle accident has occurred at the intersection of a heavily traveled area of a commercial downtown area. It has involved a commercial tanker truck holding about a thousand gallons of diesel fuel, most of which has spilled. The occupants are...

    Article • September 14th, 2011

  • From Vision to Reality - Part 2

     

    Article • September 13th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 35

    Russell Merrick reviews the proper use of personal protective equipment in this one page downloadable drill.

    Article • September 11th, 2011

  • Commercial Vehicle Extrication Skills - Part 2

    We continue our discussion in the area of heavy commercial vehicle extrications with a focus on decisions that need to be made on the emergency scene, and what type of resources will be needed to mitigate the incident. As we noted last time in our...

    Article • September 10th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 34

    Drill # 34: Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant Readers will learn about an often overlooked piece of equipment: the fire hydrant. This article concentrates on the Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure...

    Article • September 4th, 2011