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Ten Minutes in the Street: On-scene, with Engine 13.....

Wow there is a lot going on this morning in this town. I have just joined this group and this is the first time I have had an opportunity to view these scenarios. I must admit that I also have the ...

Tagged: safety, command, risk, unoccupied, construction

Replied Nov 18

 

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Springdale Twp (274) and Cheswick (121)
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I run with Cheswick 121, and Springdale Twp. 274 in Allegheny County.
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Where can I find a description of construction types? Are there any self study course available on building construction, and indicators of construction types?
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November 18
Firefighters and rescue workers of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA
November 18
Showing the love of Christ by helping others!
November 18
Wow there is a lot going on this morning in this town. I have just joined this group and this is the first time I have had an opportunity to view these scenarios. I must admit that I also have the advantage of reading the valuable input of those t...
November 18
Rick Franks is now friends with John Bierling and Sam T Cooper
November 15
Rick Franks was featured
November 13
I am from Allegheny County. Asst. Engineer with Cheswick VFC, and Lt. with Springdale Twp. VFD
November 11
Anyone living in Western PA welcome!!!
November 11
This Is To All Pa Firefighters
November 11
You know who you are the one's in the town's that nobody has heard of. In my case its Knotts Island N.C.
November 11
A forum to discuss issues affecting building construction, occupancy risk & hazards related to combat fire engagement, command & company officer decision making and firefighter safety and survival.
November 11
Forum on mission critical challenges during combat fire engagement in the areas of; Building Construction, Risk, Operations, Behaviors & Safety supporting the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and advocating advancements in fire service safety.
November 11

Profile Information

Hometown:
Media, Pa
I Live: (City, State)
Cheswick, PA
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
It is my calling
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Cheswick VFC
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
6
Second Department (if appl.)
Springdale Twp. VFD
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Lieutenant
Years With Second Department/Agency
5
My Training:
Art of Reading Smoke 2009
Hazardous Materials Operations 2009
Pipeline Emergency Response and Damage Prevention 2009
Training Operations in Small Departments NFA 2009
Water Rescue for First Responder 2009
ATV Search and Rescue Upper Ohio Valley Fire and Rescue School 2009
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations, NFA 2008
(ICS 400) Advanced ICS for Expanding Incidents 2008 Allegheny County Fire Academy
Incident Safety Officer, NFA 2007
(IS241) Decision Making & Problem Solving 2007
(IS242) Effective Communication 2006
(ICS 300) Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents 2006
(IS 0003) Radiological Emergency Management 2006
(IS 005.A) Introduction to Hazardous Materials 2006
(IS 0001) Emergency Program Manager Orientation to the Position 2006
Emergency Response to Terrorism PEMA 2006
(IS 362) Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools 2006
(IS230) Principles of Emergency Management, 2006
(IS235) Emergency Planning, 2006
(IS700) National Incident Management System (NIMS), 2006
(IS800-A) National Response Plan Introduction (NRP), 2006
(ICS-100) Introduction to the Incident Command System 2006
(ICS-200) Basic ICS for Operational First Responders 2006
Leadership II Strategies For Personal Success National Fire Academy 2006
(IS340) Hazardous Materials Prevention 2006
(Q318) Fire Service Supervision 2006
OSHA training Essentials of Safety I 2004
CPR Instructor
Gas & Electric Emergency Response
Firemanship l Delaware State Fire School
Firemanship ll Delaware State Fire School
Emergency Medical Technician
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.usfra.org/profile/RickFranks

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At 2:20pm on November 11, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Rick, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
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