by admin | Jun 7, 2022
Ventilation can make or break the outcome of a fire. Successful execution requires the knowledge of how it works and the precautions that must be taken. This class examines ventilation and its relationship with fire behavior, fireground operations, and victim...
by admin | Jun 7, 2022
After life safety is incident stabilization. Nothing stabilizes a fire like putting it out! Andy Fredericks said ““Firefighting today still remains largely a gritty, risky, up-close and personal affair, using tactics and techniques that date back decades. Even on the...
by admin | Jun 7, 2022
Fires in Hoarder houses can present a multitude of problems on the fire ground, from access and egress, water application to the eventual searches for possible victims. This lecture will discuss the common, and more over, the uncommon signs indicating the possible...
by admin | Jun 7, 2022
These short, simple rules are crucial to every working firefighter’s survival. They aren’t meant to be read from a handbook in the heat of combat. They’re meant to be learned and reflected upon in times of calm. They can become a natural part of your decision-making...
by admin | Jun 7, 2022
Success or failure on the fire ground for a ladder company is often measured by how well an aerial operator initially positions the apparatus. Ladder truck placement at an emergency scene is often the “make or break” moment for any operator. The individual skills and...
