Training Web Exclusives

  • Enlarging Openings For Firefighter Removal

    Have you ever wondered how you would remove a downed firefighter from a burning structure? Do you realize the difficulty that would be encountered with lifting an incapacitated firefighter out a window?

    Article • November 19th, 2002

  • Greek Firefighters Train In NY

    Athens, Greece firefighters train at Monroe County facility.

    Article • November 15th, 2002

  • Near Hits and Direct Hits - Lessons Learned

    The goal of this column will be to have you ?log off? with being more knowledgeable and more importantly, thinking about your role and your department?s responsibility in getting everyone home ALIVE.

    Article • November 7th, 2002

  • Multi-Company Operations Part II

    Multi-Company Training should focus upon the individual firefighter's expectations, and present a challenge that re-enforces: consistency of performance, introduces new and modified procedures, and creates a general atmosphere in which learning occurs.

    Article • November 4th, 2002

  • Collapse Incident Marking Systems for Structural Triage and Rapid Search Reconnaissance Operations

    Of the numerous tasks and assignments that must be managed and orchestrated during collapse-rescue operations, the coordination and deployment of the search and rescue function becomes a monumental task.

    Article • November 4th, 2002

  • Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!

    What are the Mayday decision parameters for firefighters? How do we teach the Mayday decision-making process to firefighters? How much Mayday practice do firefighters need?These must be the most frighting three words that can be heard over the fire...

    Article • November 2nd, 2002

  • Lairdsville: 1 Year Later

    Article • November 1st, 2002

  • Introduction To Fire Protection Engineering

    In this column we will be covering topics such as: What is fire protection engineering? What is a sprinkler system? What is meant by fire resistive construction?

    Article • November 1st, 2002

  • Truck Company Tips: Tip #1 – Venting Windows And Making Entry From The Exterior

    Michael M. Dugan launches a new series aimed at helping members of today’s truck companies operate safely and efficiently on the fireground.

    Article • October 31st, 2002

  • “E-learning 101 for the Fire Service”

    Internet delivered training has some pros and cons. The pros are that the connection to the internet provides a vast storehouse of knowledge. This content is available anytime, anywhere. This is the major benefit of Firehouse.com’s Member’s Zone!

    Article • October 31st, 2002

  • When Would You Call Mayday-Mayday-Mayday?

    Somehow we think firefighters will intuitively know when to call for help. This is a very dangerous assumption.Hopefully you will never need to call mayday for yourself, or any other firefighter. But you need to be prepared to do so because your life...

    Article • October 28th, 2002

  • Safety Considerations and Fire Department Operations at Construction Sites

    During the construction process, building and construction sites represent the highest potential for fire, injuries and large-scale operations than at any other time within the life cycle of a structure.

    Article • October 22nd, 2002

  • Rapid Intervention Teams

    We certainly can?t expect two firefighters to carry the full tool compliment that an entire RIT unit would. So what can they carry and what can they expect to accomplish?

    Article • October 18th, 2002

  • Engine Company Operations

    During my 32 years of doing battle with the ?Red Devil,? I have acquired a certain degree of respect for the enemy we fight. Many of the techniques and procedures that I have learn have been past down to me from one firefighter to another.

    Article • October 16th, 2002

  • Newton's Laws of Gravity and Firefighters

    Think as you go in. Gravity is waiting to grab you at the first opportunity. The trick is don’t be above or below a failure.

    Article • October 16th, 2002