Archive for May2008
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For the past three months I’ve found myself scrolling down the Firehouse.com homepage repeatedly looking at the “tally”, the USFA’s official LODD count, and realizing that we (the fire service) are projected to average 10 deaths a month. This was back when the number was at 47 and as you can see by the snapshot […]
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Theodore Wells
“Good Enough”Let’s Not Be Neanderthal about Roof Ventilation
I am a home owner, not a fire fighter. I am involved because I am fighting the 4' pathway requirement for solar panels in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. which is the only city in Michigan which requires this draconian measure. 4' is supposed to be for commercial, not residential. So: One firefighting website said that…
2018-04-12 17:42:25
“Good Enough”Let’s Not Be Neanderthal about Roof Ventilation
I am a home owner, not a fire fighter. I am involved because I am fighting the 4' pathway requirement for solar panels in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. which is the only city in Michigan which requires this draconian measure. 4' is supposed to be for commercial, not residential. So: One firefighting website said that…
2018-04-12 17:42:25
Darryl Hays
Tactical Safety for Firefighters:It’s About Nozzle Reach, Not Stream Reach
You know, in my almost 30 years in the fire service, I never thought about "stream reach". I have always used the "nozzle reach" concept. It just makes sense that to put out all of the fire, you need to get to the base of the fire. Sometimes, that means going to the far corner…
2018-02-19 01:13:30
Tactical Safety for Firefighters:It’s About Nozzle Reach, Not Stream Reach
You know, in my almost 30 years in the fire service, I never thought about "stream reach". I have always used the "nozzle reach" concept. It just makes sense that to put out all of the fire, you need to get to the base of the fire. Sometimes, that means going to the far corner…
2018-02-19 01:13:30
Dieta de 21 Dias
“Expect Fire” Contra Costa CountyTwo Rescues from Reported ‘Odor Investigation’ (Helmet Camera Footage)
I really admire these men who put their own lives on risk to save other people! It gives us faith on humanity
2018-01-12 16:23:09
“Expect Fire” Contra Costa CountyTwo Rescues from Reported ‘Odor Investigation’ (Helmet Camera Footage)
I really admire these men who put their own lives on risk to save other people! It gives us faith on humanity
2018-01-12 16:23:09
Mark J. Cotter
The Rescue Mindset
Despite being the author of the "unfounded drivel" you quoted in your article, I agree with the core point of your article: that we need to train and be prepared to perform at our maximum at all times, so as to best be able to address whatever situation presents. We can argue about whether a…
2017-11-17 03:07:31
The Rescue Mindset
Despite being the author of the "unfounded drivel" you quoted in your article, I agree with the core point of your article: that we need to train and be prepared to perform at our maximum at all times, so as to best be able to address whatever situation presents. We can argue about whether a…
2017-11-17 03:07:31
