Archive for January2009
Training Opportunity
Elmsford Fire Department Annual Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar and Exhibits Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Dept. Saturday, February 7, 2009 Registration, refreshments and exhibits begin at 7:30 a.m. Program 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “Lightweight Construction” Presented by Battalion Chief Bill Hines, FDNY, ret. “Strip Mall Fires” Presented by Deputy Chief Tom Dunne, […]
Training Opportunity
Andy Fredericks Training Days will be hosted annually in Alexandria to continue Andy’s legacy of excellent instruction on the basic operations of structural firefighting. This three day lecture series covering fundamental fireground operations will be delivered by friends of Andy, each of whom had the opportunity to share in Andy’s life work.Not only will these […]
In Defense of Jumping
“”I think it takes a particular coward to criticize procedures that you don’t understand particularly when they apply to places that you don’t have the bravery to go,” FDNY Battalion Chief John Sullivan said. “Friday the 23rd families and members of the FDNY gathered togther at a church in the Bronx and one in Brooklyn. […]
Fire Dynamics comes to MFRI
Executive Development Seminar: Fire Dynamics for the Fire ServiceThursday, February 19, 20099:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute4500 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20742301-226-9900 or 1-800-ASK-MFRIFeaturing:Daniel Madrzykowski Steve Kerber Building and Fire Research Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, Maryland This presentation will discuss how building geometry, materials, furnishings, […]
PERI Symposium on Firefighter Deaths and Injuries
Review of the PERI “Reducing Firefighter Deaths and Injuries: Changes in Concept, Policy, and Practice” Symposium InformationNear the end of September 2008, the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) conducted an online symposium for the purpose of looking into how to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries. Being an online or virtual gathering, a total of 19 […]
Backstep Firefighter
“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
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
“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
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
