Understanding Building Construction Types
Feb 1, 2012 — Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
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Firefighter Career Development: Tips for Growth & Advancement
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Firefighter Retention: Strategies to Enhance Morale & Loyalty
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Understanding Your PPE Levels and Ratings - Firefighter Nation
Dec 31, 2013 — There’s certainly no shortage of technical data when it comes to evaluating firefighter personal protective equipment–THL, TPP, RPP, SET and more. Joel Calfee breaks down the most important ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
May 1, 2012 — Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - FirefighterNation: Fire …
Feb 1, 2014 — The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
New FDNY Super Pumper 1 - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
Jun 18, 2021 — 5,250-gpm US Fire Pump and a Williams Fire & Hazard Control 2 x 8 Ambassador top-mounted deck gun, wireless remote control, 8,000-gpm rated. THEMAJESTIRIUM1 and Skyler Fire. Video and stills of ...
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
Aug 1, 2014 — The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
The Importance of Physical Fitness Standards in the Fire Service
Mar 31, 2014 — The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region’s most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in ...