Extinguishing Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
July 26, 2022 | 2 PM EDT
The call is coming when you will face an electric vehicle (EV) battery fire. Maybe you already have and experienced dousing an EV in more than 8,000 gallons of water and being on scene for four hours or more. There is a better way. Developed over six years in partnership with leading automotive companies the Rosenbauer battery extinguishing system technology (BEST) does the job with a fraction of the water and within an hour or less.
The call is coming when you will face an electric vehicle (EV) battery fire. Maybe you already have and experienced dousing an EV in more than 8,000 gallons of water and being on scene for four hours or more. There is a better way. Developed over six years in partnership with leading automotive companies the Rosenbauer battery extinguishing system technology (BEST) does the job with a fraction of the water and within an hour or less.
Building an Apparatus to Do Work
July 21, 2022 | 1 PM EDT
这个网络广播将经历过程和设计n of an apparatus that is ready to go to work. The cost of apparatus today demands that departments get the most for their money and that the rig can do the job for the community and firefighters it will serve. The engineering of rigs should always be driven by the firefighters who ride it, with a balance of mechanical needs to ensure reliable performance. This Webcast will help guide you through the design, engineering, and final delivery of your apparatus.
这个网络广播将经历过程和设计n of an apparatus that is ready to go to work. The cost of apparatus today demands that departments get the most for their money and that the rig can do the job for the community and firefighters it will serve. The engineering of rigs should always be driven by the firefighters who ride it, with a balance of mechanical needs to ensure reliable performance. This Webcast will help guide you through the design, engineering, and final delivery of your apparatus.
Critical Thinking for Fire Officer Development
July 14, 2022 | 1 PM EDT
This Webcast will teach students to critically evaluate their situation, select the appropriate leadership strategies and tactics, and drive the intended outcome. It provides a leadership roadmap to enhance your likelihood of success both on and off the fireground. Because there is no substitute for wisdom—gained only through experience—it is the responsibility of senior leadership to pass on those lessons to the new/aspiring officers to prepare them for what lies ahead so they don’t have to learn them the hard way.
This Webcast will teach students to critically evaluate their situation, select the appropriate leadership strategies and tactics, and drive the intended outcome. It provides a leadership roadmap to enhance your likelihood of success both on and off the fireground. Because there is no substitute for wisdom—gained only through experience—it is the responsibility of senior leadership to pass on those lessons to the new/aspiring officers to prepare them for what lies ahead so they don’t have to learn them the hard way.
Formal Mentoring for the Fire Service
Host Scott Thompson speaks with members of The Colony (TX) Fire Department about formal mentoring programs.
Humpday Hangout: Exterior Fires That Extend into the Attic
Bobby Halton and other members of the panel continue their examination of exterior fires that extend to the attic via combustible exterior finishes.
Humpday Hangout: Company Officers’ Expectations for the Incident Commander
Ricky Riley and members of Traditions Training and the ISFSI discuss the expectations company officers have for the incident commander.
Humpday Hangout: Smooth vs. Fog Nozzles: Are We Still Having This Debate?
Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka weigh in on the seemingly eternal smooth bore vs. fog nozzle debate.
Humpday Hangout: Exterior Fires and Insulated Cladding
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, Clark Lamping, and Jimmy Davis consider fires that start outside buildings and their impact on faux stucco insulated cladding.
Humpday Hangout: Expectations of the First-Due Company Officer
Ricky Riley and the rest of the panel discuss expectations for the first-due company officer.
