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Roll-Up Door Forcible Entry

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We had an opportunity to cut through 12 roll-up doors in a building slated for demolition.  The crews had their pick of which methods they wanted to use on the doors they were assigned.  Some of the methods we discussed in the safety briefing included the following cuts; triangle, inverted triangle, two-cut rectangle, and the single vertical cut with slat pull.

Below is a video of Groton Twp. (OH) Fire Chief Jett demonstrating the single vertical cut with slat pull.   This method works well when the slats are not secured together and a good option to add to your memory bank.

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Posted by on August 27, 2011 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training, Rescue • Tagged:

Car Fire With Magnesium Explosion

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David Walsh (Dutchess Community College Fire Science Program Chair, NY) forwarded this video to me this morning.  By-stander video of a car fire with a magnesium explosion in CA on August 20, 2011.  Some good stuff along with a few other points that could/might/should generate some discussion in your training room or at the firehouse kitchen table.

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Posted by on August 25, 2011 • Filed under: All

Man-Lift Rescue / Extrication Training

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A man-lift rescue / extrication scenario was set-up at a former mill facility slated for demolition.  Jamie Morelock (Toledo firefighter, NWOH Region 1 USAR team member, and instructor for Brotherhood Instructors) came to help instruct a crew of Huron firefighters on the technical aspects of this machinery rescue.

The scenario: a victim fell from one of the steps on the vertical lifting belt and became trapped above the 3rd floor.  All of the electrical and mechanical components were on the 8th floor.  When in use, this lift provided a quick vertical way up and down through all floors.

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Posted by on August 22, 2011 • Filed under: All, Rescue • Tagged:

Keeping Extrication Simple in Sandusky (OH)

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I was invited to train with Sandusky (OH) firefighters.  Lt. Matt Lesch saw an opportunity to review basic auto extrication techniques with a hands-on drill for his crews.  Kudos to Lt. Lesch for making it happen and the firefighters that worked to perfect their trade.

We performed a few techniques that will be familiar, but they are worth passing on.  One point of training was to use the equipment on the apparatus these firefighters had available.  You can bring in all the fancy new equipment, but what’s reality?  What’s on your rig? (more…)

Posted by on August 22, 2011 • Filed under: All, Vehicle Rescue • Tagged: ,

Concrete Breaching Tips

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The Northwest Ohio Region 1 USAR team and area firefighters trained in a retired mill facility that is slated for demolition.

We used an electric jackhammer on block walls and poured / rebar reinforced 5″ thick walls during several stations.  The following are a few ways members of the team found to make life easier when using the tool. (more…)

Posted by on August 7, 2011 • Filed under: All, Rescue • Tagged:

Farm Rescue Options

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The following farm rescue options were learned and passed on to a group of about 70 firefighters in Wakeman, Ohio at the 2nd Annual Farm Rescue course hosted by the Northern Ohio Fools & the Ehove Fire Academy. (more…)

Posted by on August 6, 2011 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training, Vehicle Rescue • Tagged:
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