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A Quick Review of Type 3 Construction & Associated Fire Danger

Ordinary construction buildings have a long history of difficult fires. As well as the combustible nature of the construction, you'll often find a very heavy fire load in these buildings. Here are a few discussion points to cover about ordinary construction at drill time.
(Monday, August 31, 2009) read
Tags: Firefighting Operations
Firefighting Operations
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Flashover

Captain Homer Robertson reviews the conditions that lead to flashover and how firefighters can develop the awareness of these conditions and change tactics to stay safe.
(Friday, July 31, 2009) read
Tags: Firefighting Operations
Training
Handling MVAs Involving Prisoner Transport Vans

In this Quick Drill, Homer Robertson uses an actual call from the Fort Worth Fire Department to illustrate the hazards associated with MVAs involving prisoner transport vans.
(Tuesday, March 31, 2009) read
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Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Two Quick Drills on Aerial Positioning

Ladder placement has a direct effect on fireground operations. Here are two drills for improving your crew's knowledge about where to position aerials on scene.
(Saturday, January 31, 2009) read
Tags: Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Training
Mastering the Vertical Raise

A rope bag is a quick and effective tool for moving equipment and hoseline up vertical distances when other methods, such as climbing stairs, can waste valuable time and energy.
(Thursday, January 1, 2009) read
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