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Latest Articles In Quick Drills

Training
Training for SCBA Entanglement

Your SCBA is your lifeline, but if it’s tangled in wires and preventing you from moving forward, it can seem like the opposite. Homer Robertson reviews the hazards of SCBA snags on the fireground and provides some drills for dealing with them.
(Wednesday, June 1, 2011) read
Tags: entanglement, mayday, PPE, SCBA, Firefighter Safety, Saving Your Own
Training
Use “Recipe” Cards to Enhance Training

When it comes to training, volunteer departments struggle with time limitations. In this Quick Drills, Homer Robertson introduces a form of training that fits better for adult learners and allows members to train on their own time throughout the month.
(Sunday, May 1, 2011) read
Tags: Adult learning, recipe cards, self-directed learning, skills evaluation, Management and Leadership
Extrication
Tips for Effective Vehicle Stabilization

(Friday, April 1, 2011) read
Tags: chocks, cribbing, extrication, extrication training, quick drills, shoring, stabilizing, struts, vehicle stabilization, Training
Extrication
Tips for Effective Vehicle Stabilization

Vehicle stabilization is one of the first steps at any extrication scene. Homer Robertson provides some pointers.
(Thursday, March 31, 2011) read
Tags: Training
Firefighting Operations
5 Steps to Better Fire Attack

A well-coordinated initial fire attack is like a well choreographed dance; everyone must carry out numerous small actions that together, create an effective operation. In this Quick Drills column, Homer Robertson identifies five parts of fire attack that can help your operation go more smoothly.
(Monday, February 28, 2011) read
Tags: Firefighting Operations

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