Rapid change in fire conditions

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When you enter a house like this cool the upper atmosphere as you make your push to the main body of fire.  It makes the environment better for possibly trapped victims.

Halligan

Three articles about the most versatile tool in the fire service.  Take the time to get better every day.




http://ironsandladders.com/2009/12/28/halligan-bars-they-are-not-the-same/




http://ironsandladders.com/2010/08/08/fine-tuning-your-halligan/




http://blog.brotherhoodinstructors.com/2011/01/the-halligan-bar-by-rob-fisher/

Captain Joseph Dupree LODD

This video was created after the LODD of Captain Joseph Dupree.  It is an older video )late 1990's)but it contains great information.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPm9J3fU82c

Here is the LODD report
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face9807.html

Q19 Compartments

Q27 Compartments

Quint 27, like many units had tools stacked on other tools and equipment sliding around in compartments.  They decided to make a change and organize their unit like they wanted it.  They teamed up with shops and custom designed their compartments.  This action has lead to several units becoming more organized and created a system for new units to get outfitted from the start.

 

Basic Level Forcible Entry Size-Up

These videos show basic level forcible entry size-up for various types of doors.

Inward Swinging Door

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Outward Swinging Door



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Slatted Steel Overhead Door

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Commercial Door Size-Up

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Here is an option for pulling a 200' triple fold rackline in a confined space.  This is used when you have to pull the line parallel to the engine.

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Absorbent Filled Training Hose

Captain Kalmus brought this training idea back from the Calgary FD (Canada).  We use this hose for Fire Ground Survival (Saving Our Own) and other evolutions where we follow a "charged hose line".  In the past we used air to charge the hose but there were always issues with leaks or missing connections.  The absorbent also creates a more realistic feel compared to air.

Of course, you can use water but sometimes we train in environments that need to stay dry or we do not have power or an engine.

We hang the hose from our training tower and fill it with absorbent and then fill the ends with can spray foam insulation.

San Marcos 5 Truck Compartments

2010 Smeal 105’ “Quint”

485 Gal Tank 2000 gpm pump
We run 200’ Crosslays 2- 1 ¾ minuteman hose with 175 at 75 TFT Metro 1 nozzles
1- 2 ½ minuteman smoothbore 1 1/8 tip
6’ and 8’ NY Hooks
2 6’ Trash Hooks and
Multiple Fire Hooks
30” Pro-Bars
Stihl 460 Chainsaw
Stihl cutoff saw and K12
TNT Jaws
Scott RIT Bag
RIT rope bag for FF rescue and full water rescue set up
High-rise 2 ½ bundles in rear with 400’ 2 ½” suppl
600’ 5” LDH
35 3 section, 24, 16 straight
Fresno and suitcase in the rear
14’ roof with tools mounted on ladder tip
The big toolbox on top of the rig holds salvage covers, roof kit for hole repair and ISO stuff that takes up space

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain Saw Bar- 16" vs 20"

Our department runs 16" chain bars.  We are currently in a trial period gathering feedback on 20" bars.  We found the 20" bar keeps the firefighter more upright and increases reach, especially when working off a roof ladder.

We are looking for more feedback.  What size bar do you work with?  Do you think the 20" is far superior over a 16" or is it negligible?

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Conventional Force Entry

 If the video does not play on your cell phone click here http://youtu.be/T3arbLlAIjU .

If You are good at Techniques you don't need Tricks HaHa

Thanks Seattle
Watch 3 things
Setting the tool
Capturing the Gap (With the Axe)
Using Leverage (NY Hook)