This month, our weeklyHumpday Hangoutchat series broke out into four topic-based programs, the archives of which can be found below. We also have several newdrillsfrom the guys atTraditions Training,trainingscenarios fromSkip Coleman, andbuilding constructionfeatures from Greg Havel.
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Video: Hoseline Ops in Multiple DwellingsMiami-Dade (FL) Captain Bill Gustin discusses hoseline operations for multiple dwellings. Thanks to Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue for sharing this presentation. |
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Laddering Upper FloorsAshburn (VA) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Kyle Stephens offers this new Traditions Training drill that shows the step-by-step procedure that will assist in accurate ladder placement on the first attempt despite any fireground obstacle. |
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Training Bulletin: VESVES is a quick, single-room search and rescue technique firefighters can use to search for and remove victims that can’t get out. Alex Langbell reviews some aspect of this tactic. |
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Stepping Up: Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceEven when corrective action is initiated in a professional manner, subordinates may be embarrassed or angry, sometimes for a long time, writes Ron Hiraki. |
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EAPs and Mental Health鲍比哈尔顿Erich登和弗兰克·里奇,P.J. Norwood, and Jim Rascati about employee assistance programs (EAP) and mental health issues for firefighters. |
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Construction Concerns: Postindicator ValvesIn his newConstruction Concerns, Gregory Havel discusses these valves which are commonly used as the valve operator for automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. |
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How Well Do You Know Your Meters? Part 2Metering has become an integral part of being a firefighter; just about every run to which we respond involves some type of hazmat situation, writes Kevin Yoos. |
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Drills: The Survival EssentialsThis next series of firefighter training drills from Forest Reeder focuses on developing firefighter survival skills. |
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Humpday Hangout: Issues and ChallengesBobby Halton and Erich Roden talk to Rick Lasky and John Salka about a recent rescue in Milwaukee, searching without a hoseline, Ray McCormack’s recent article on “Loss of Skill,” and much more. |
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, Part 18 – Delivering the DrillRemember, the training ground is the time to identify your department’s strengths and weaknesses. Repetition is one of the best ways to train to a competent level, writes Thomas A. Merrill. |
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Drill: The Louver CutThis drill from Kyle Stephens looks at the “louver cut” and some advantages to this type of roof cut. |
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Stress: The Silent KillerEven during a “normal” dutytour during which no emergency response actions are being undertaken, personnel serving in stations situated in hot climate regions can be exposed to the phenomena, writes George H. Potter. |
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What Would You Do? Fast Food Restaurant FireSkip Coleman presents a new fire training simulation, this one centered on a fast food restaurant. |
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The Loss of SkillSome of the new tactics and tools advocated for the modern fire environment may diminish invaluable firefighting skills, Ray McCormack writes. |
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Fire and Emergency Services Comparative AnalysisWhen planning… it’s important for a chief to compare a range of statistical measurements with neighboring departments, writes Mark Wallace. |
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Focus on the FiregroundBobby Halton turns the reins over to Mike Dugan, who speaks this week with Dan Shaw of Traditions Training and Sacramento (CA) Captain Chris Costamagna. |
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It’s All About the ExperienceFrank Ricci, Justin McCarthy, and P.J. Norwood offer indespensible advice on how to be the best fire service customer representative your department could hope for. |
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Harness the Power of Applied Fire Service ResearchDon’t be intimidated by applied research. Embrace it as a tool to help you solve some of your most complex,adaptiveproblems, writes Dan Kerrigan. |
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Humpday Hangout: TrainingBobby Halton talks to Aaron Heller and Steve Pegram about walking the walk when providing fire service training and more. |
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What Would You Do? Older Wood Frame BuildingThis fire occurs in an older, two-story wood-frame home. Skip Coleman offers a new fire training simulation. |
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Mass Violence Post-Response OperationsThis free training program from the Firefighters Support Foundation addresses the preparation for and execution of the operations that need to happen in the days, week, and months that follow a mass-violence event. |
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Drill: Vertical Fire TravelVertical fire spread can quickly make a “one-room job” escalate to a multiple alarm fire. Doug Mitchell discusses aspects of locating potential avenues for vertical fire spread. |
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What Will You Do in 2015?New year, new beginnings, new opportunities to grow, share, and serve. Check out a new one from Paul Combs, including a printable download. . |
