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Simple FF Survival / Rescue Drills…Yes, Even For The Seasoned Veteran

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By: Paul Hasenmeier

Smooth – Bump – Bump To The Pump

Disorientation Drill – Put the crew on a hoseline and have them get back to the pump.

This past Monday I was teaching at the Ehove Fire Academy and we were working on some basic skills that will be shown throughout this post in pictures and videos.  These students just had the lecture on firefighter survival and will be getting more hands-on this weekend.  For the last several years, February has been a good month to review and practice all things firefighter survival, rescue, MAYDAY, RIT.  Why February, for me it seems to be a good fit as we remember the strong work that Columbus firefighters did in saving the life of Lt. Polaski.  If you haven’t seen the training video, it is alway up HERE.

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Below is a simple rope entanglement drill you can do anywhere.  Practice calling your MAYDAY.  Expand the drill with multiple crews working, which increases radio traffic.  Work on managing the MAYDAY.

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Below is recent audio from a fire in Lancaster, PA.  Don’t be the Monday morning armchair quarterback, but instead talk with your crew on how this incident goes for your department.  How can training help you prepare for this experience that we hope to never be a part of.

Lancaster, PA MAYDAY – February 18, 2013 on Statter911.com

No visibility knot tying. Especially the handcuff, figure 8 on a bight, and looping webbing around a victim.

Another rope training option here from EngineCO22.  CLICK HERE for video on Facebook.

One way to move victims. Quick 2:1

Be sure to “LIKE” EHOVE FIRE ACADEMY AND THE NORTHERN OHIO FOOLS ON FACEBOOK.  THE ANNUAL HEAVY RESCUE 101 TRAINING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 19 & 20.  IT’S A FREE EVENT.

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Train hard, train often, and get your heartbeat up.  Prepare for the tough situations before they happen, you will revert back to your training.

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Posted by on February 22, 2013 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Training, Instructorship, Leadership, Rescue, Training, Training & Development • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Busy Week…Bee Cupcakes, FF Survival, Dummies, & more

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It’s been a busy week as most of the guys have been training here, there, and everywhere and some have even been studying for college classes or thinking about taking some.  Some of the highlights are included below.  More to come tomorrow as many of us are headed to a Firefighter Survival Seminar hosted by the Northern Ohio Fools.

A little over a week ago I posted about our Rookie Firefighter the Sweat Bee.  If you missed it check it out HERE.  Last Sunday (Super Bowl Sunday) Charlie’s fiancee got in on the mix by bringing the “Hornets” some bee cupcakes.  What a treat.

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This past Wednesday, February 6th was the 3rd anniversary of a very successful rescue of Columbus Division of Fire Lt. Polasky after he went into cardiac arrest while operating at a basement fire.  Many of you have seen the video, but in case you haven’t  be sure to spend 30 minutes watching it with your crew.  Then get out and train together.  If you have already seen the video, watch it again, and then go train some more.

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CMC sent us a MPD to train with.  Many who have used the MPD say that it simplifies rope rescue systems.  Be sure to comment with any input you have.  We will be getting more pictures up soon.

We also picked up a few more parts to our new friend that is growing bigger and bigger.  Won’t be long and he’ll be getting abused on a training ground.

Last but not least, Uncle Pigskin shipped up a new lumbar plate and a couple of flashlight clips.  Once, they are installed we’ll share the picture.  Word out of the leather shop is that a truckskin may be headed North soon.  Be sure to check out his work.  Lot’s of custom work being done and accessories for numerous types of belts.

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Posted by on February 8, 2013 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Firefighter Training, Innovation, Product Review, Rescue, Training, Training & Development • Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

Northern Ohio Fools Training Seminar

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FREE FIREGROUND SURVIVAL SEMINAR

SPONSORED BY THE NORTHERN OHIO FOOLS

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

0800-1600 HOURS

Location: Norwalk, Ohio

FF Andrew Brassard and Lt. Steve Robertson will cover:

  • Roles and Responsibilities of the RIT Company Officer
  • Commercial Entry Challenges on Today’s Fireground
  • Machinery Rescue Operations
  • The First Due Engine, Tips and Tactics

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Register by email: ewebb@ehove.net

Register by phone: 419-499-4663 ext. 281

CE provided by Ehove Career Center

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Posted by on January 2, 2013 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training, Training, Training & Development • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

How Do You Store Your Webbing?

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Below are two different methods of storing webbing with a carabiner.  FF Louie Wargo sent them over with a few questions after a recent training.  As a side note, be sure to look up in the wheelhouse of the Jet Express if your ever headed to the Lake Erie islands.  Captain Louie might be piloting the boat.

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The first picture is of the two ends of the webbing tied together with a water knot forming a loop.  A carabiner can be clipped on at any point.  Length truly is personal preference, but many like a 12-15′ loop.  This is a easy way for storage in a pocket or under a knee pad.

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The second picture is of the two ends of the webbing with overhand water knots connected with a carabiner.  Reasoning for this method is to be able to detach one end of the webbing, which would allow the entire length to be used for bailing out.  So, it could be used as a loop for drags and carries or during an emergency bailout.

Which option do you use and why?  What about a bailout rope?

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Posted by on October 10, 2012 • Filed under: All, Company Drills, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Training, Training, Training & Development • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Saving Our Own – Columbus Fire Lt. Polaski Rescue

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A bread-and- fire on  February 6, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio ended in the amazing rescue of one of our own.  Columbus Fire Lt. Mike Polaski collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while operating in the basement.  

You will gain a great deal of insight into this incident by watching the video.  Lt. Polaski not only survived, but provides great motivation to train, train, train in the video below.

The Columbus, Ohio Division of Fire is credited with the video.

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Additional information - Columbus Dispatch, click here.

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Posted by on June 30, 2011 • Filed under: All, Firefighter Training • Tagged: ,
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