This tactic allows us to keep a large percentage of our fires contained to the room of origin. The "trick" to this tactic is that ventilation MUST be coordinated with the attack. If not, and the fog nozzle was deployed; these types of injuries can occur.
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HEAVY FIRE, JUMPERS AND JACKED UP ON MT. DEW
Here in "The Noke", we take a lot on pride in holding a majority of our fires to "room and content". Despite older homes and balloon construction, we do a good job at getting water on the fire quickly and efficiently.
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The 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Weekend will be held this weekend, October 14th-16th…… Will YOU be there? YOU SHOULD BE! The Fire Critic ( Rhett Fleitz ) and I will be there. In my mind, this event should top your travel priorities for the year. Before you make FDIC, Firehouse Expo, FRI or any other convention / show, you ...
Read More »There's one in every company!
I don’t know why but I always seem to get em …. GOLFERS! Last year it was Opie … now it’s “Boots” Taking off work to travel all the way down to the beach just to play a silly game. I have to admit that I don’t fully understand the fascination. I’ve voiced my concerns in previous posts but they ...
Read More »"Tricks of the Trade" and some other stuff …
We’re on the 2nd half of an Easter Sunday tour. It’s been a beautiful, peaceful and quiet day here at “Lucky #13” and I’m hoping it remains that way. I hope you folks have enjoyed the same and that the Easter Bunny found his way to all of you… I’m still looking for him .. her … them .. LOL ...
Read More »Tricks of the trade ..RIT tips
There have been several incidents lately where “MAYDAY” was transmitted and RIT / RIC (Rapid Intervention Team, Rapid Intervention Crew) was activated. Dave Statter has coverage of the 5 firefighters injured in Washington DC HERE . Chris Naum has coverage over at Command Safety on the DOUBLE MAYDAY transmission in the Borough of Queens NY. Find that article HERE . I hope everyone ...
Read More »Must see video!
This is why I’m going to DC on Thursday. The video was taken from Brother Chris Naum’s site (one of em anyway) Command Safety. Stay Safe and in House! Captain Wines
Read More »More on Roanoke's Days Inn fire, NFPA 1584 and Staffing
My point here is this ... multiple fires in a single tour in our department, more often than not; has the same members battling both fires. Multiple fires in DC or PG County may not even see the same companies much less the same members.
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