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Auger Extrication Prop

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 All the pieces came together for this auger extrication prop.  I originally saw the idea on Brotherhood Instructors page, check it out here.

Firefighter Josh Goetz (Carroll Township FD) was instrumental in locating an old auger from a combine.  Firefighter Kevin Kilgor, also from Carroll Township FD lined up a shop for us to fabricate the prop. JD Vasbinder suggested adding an electric box to simulate lock-out/tag-out and we were lucky to find an old one laying in the shop.

Check out the pictures.  Duplicate or redesign the prop to make it relevant for your potential responses.

We will be using the prop at several rescue trainings this year.  More pictures to follow.

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Posted by on March 29, 2012 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training, Rescue

Electric Meters – To Pull or Not To Pull

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 A commenter on my post, Window Cut Down – Company Drill added a good point to the discussion about ensuring the power is cut before running a saw down the wall.

How are you killing the power to the structure?  Pulling the meter? Waiting for the electric company?  Flipping off the main breaker?

What is your reasoning for the tactic you choose?

More electrical training material here.

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Posted by on March 26, 2012 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training, Rescue

A Week Of Miscellaneous Reminders

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Over the last week or so we’ve been reminded of changing weather.  Be ready through training and  foresight.

  • Below is a video of an arching transformer.  More to come, I’m sure, as the spring storms continue to roll in.  Video from FF Kevin Gadd.

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Posted by on March 22, 2012 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training

Window Cut-Down – Company Drill

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The picture to the left is from a fire the other night in a two story 1,500 square feet residential joint.  It had a gable roof and the second floor was made into one room with knee walls on both B and D walls.  The window seen here was to the first floor bathroom.

For this company drill tabletop session or hands-on training, talk about and/or make a window cut down for rescue.  If we need to open up this window and save our own or get a victim out, how would we do it?  Saws?  Hand-tools?  Below are a few more pictures from the training ground showing possible techniques. (more…)

Posted by on March 22, 2012 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Firefighter Training, Rescue

Hose Connection Exiting – Company Drill

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Here’s a simple, yet important drill on orientation with the hoseline.  Lt. Jason Deptula from Vermilion Twp. FD sent the write up over.

As we are all taught in our firefighter classes, the female connection on a hose connects to the make end of the next section.  Using the progression of female to male can lead us out of a building or “smooth bump bump to the pump”.

The next time you test your hose and have some fail, cut off the couplings and turn them into a training prop.  Compile about 4 sets of the same diameter hose couplings.

For the drill, have the firefighters put their hoods on backwards and put gloves on.  Now, place the four sets of couplings out in front of the firefighter and have them; pick-up each set, determine the proper orientation, and put the couplings in a straight line simulating the exit path.

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Posted by on March 18, 2012 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Firefighter Training

Acquired Structure Training Burns

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This past week my latest article was published on acquired structure training burns.  Read it here:

A Tale of Two Acquired Structure Burns

The following link is to a planning guide in a word document.  Change the logo’s and use it to organize your burn.

Acquire Structure Planning Guide

The following link is a pdf presentation used for preparing instructors for the process of burning down an acquired structure.  Use it to help your team of instructors.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me.  (It will take a few minutes to load).

Acquired Structure Burn Prep Presentation

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Posted by on March 16, 2012 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training

FDIC 2012 – School Bus Extrication

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Here’s an video introduction to my FDIC school bus extrication class.  Hope to see you in Indy!

April 19, 2012 / 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM / Room 123-124

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Music from – The Who: Greatest Hits (Magic Bus)

Posted by on March 14, 2012 • Filed under: All, School Bus Extrication, Vehicle Rescue • Tagged: ,

Northern Ohio Fools – Heavy Rescue 101

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This is a great training opportunity.  Cost is free other than a $10 donation to the Huron County Firefighters Memorial.  Pre-registration required.

Also, for you Northern Ohio Firefighters check out this scholarship opportunity.  2012 Scholarship Application

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Posted by on March 8, 2012 • Filed under: All, Vehicle Rescue

Water Supply Issue?

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Norwalk firefighter Charlie Hillman sent me this picture of some significant calcification in an old ductile iron main.  Think about the following questions:

  • How does this effect our water supply?
  • Besides the water department having a break in the line or a customer noticing a decrease in water, how can we discover this problem?
  • Does the calcification increase or decrease pressure to hydrants?
  • My guess is this is a 16″ main that is decreased down to about a 6″.  What’s the difference in volume?

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Posted by on March 6, 2012 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training

Tanker Fill Procedure – Company Drill

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To start the evolution, the apparatus moves 200 feet to location B.  The tanker is filled from a fill site engine.  When the water tank is full to overflow, the fill line(s) are disconnected (ensure all firefighters are seat belted in prior to moving apparatus), and the tanker moves 200 feet and stops (document your total time for later use with ISO).

 

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Demonstrate how to hook-up two (2) 3” fill lines to a 2 ½” siamese or pre-plumbed valves in rear of tanker
  • Demonstrate communications to fill engine operator when ready for water
  • Understand other options to fill water tank (hydrant fill)
  • Understand the use of 2 1/2″ and 3″ storz connections for quick hose connecting and disconnecting
  • Strive to safely complete evolution in < 7 minutes

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Posted by on March 6, 2012 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Firefighter Training, Training • Tagged: , ,

Tanker Discharge Procedure – Company Drill

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Here’s another moving water drill.  If you missed the portable pond set-up drill, click here.  Move the water as you would in a water shuttle operation.  (Record and document times for later use with ISO).

Evolution Description:

The tanker stops at location A with 2-4 firefighters seat belted in.  To start evolution, the apparatus moves 200 feet to location B and discharges water load into a portable pond.  When the water discharge is complete, (ensure all firefighters are seat belted in prior to moving apparatus) the tanker moves 200 feet to location C and stops, which completes the evolution.

 

Evaluation Criteria: 

  • Demonstrate hook-up of side dump chute or pneumatic chute operations
  • Demonstrate accelerating dump process by engaging the pump, opening the tank to pump, and cracking the tank fill (Understand why if applicable)
  • Strive to safely complete evolution in < 5 minutes

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Posted by on March 1, 2012 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Firefighter Training
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