Understanding Building Construction Types
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
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Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - FirefighterNation: Fire …
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
The ISO’s Checklist for Fireground Safety
WEBMay 7, 2013 · The ISO’s job is dynamic and complex. As such, effective ISOs have developed an incident scene management strategy involving checklists to divide their duties into manageable parts. Here, John ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube page. See video of the FDNY’s new 2021 tower ladder responding from its Amsterdam Avenue station on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY.
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBAug 1, 2014 · The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
Understanding Your PPE Levels and Ratings - Firefighter Nation
WEBDec 31, 2013 · There’s certainly no shortage of technical data when it comes to evaluating firefighter personal protective equipment–THL, TPP, RPP, SET and more. Joel Calfee breaks down the most important ...
A Closer Look at LUNAR - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · A Closer Look at LUNAR. A few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the training facilities at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The MCFRS is one of those ...
VIDEO: FDNY at Brooklyn Structure Fire
WEBSep 21, 2021 · See video of the FDNY fighting a fire above a commercial laundry equipment store at 44th Street and 15th Avenue in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn (NY).
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