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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2010-01-03…
- Are all Halligan modifications good for ALL tasks? Let us know your thoughts…. http://bit.ly/5EzQyU #
- Are all Halligan modifications right for ALL tasks? Let us know your thoughts… http://bit.ly/7sk9Im #
- The next best thing to GOING to a fire is TRAINING for one… What are YOU going to do today??? http://bit.ly/5FhBbq #
- You are running a hose line into this grocery store for a report of fire in the store room. What are your thoughts… http://bit.ly/7TwUvi #
- Quick pic of the "off" switch on the automatic door at the grocery store that we were discussing earlier… When… http://bit.ly/7gOCDs #
- Best wishes for a New Year from all of us at Traditions Training. Next week look for some exciting blog posts &… http://bit.ly/5Epcos #
- On the lighter side for today, a great video from the other side of the city… Show your support! http://bit.ly/7H8AFW #
- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=10433724&l=fca0cb2549&id=114240140570 #
- Breakaway nozzles have become popular because of the ability to use a combination tip or a smooth bore. Just be… http://bit.ly/6hG6Dp #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-12-27…
- How would your engine company address this? http://bit.ly/5ft4dB #
- Woman rescued from "vacant" rowhome. Excellent teamwork by DCFD 4th Battalion firefighters. http://bit.ly/5WHcxl #
- A quick video tip on the duckbill lockbreaker – make sure it's on a steady surface! Happy Holidays from the staff… http://bit.ly/6n7Qfn #
- Somebody has a new friend… http://bit.ly/6ros0y #
- In case you missed it over the Holiday, a great piece by Danny Doyle on "panic bar" forcible entry… Let us know… http://bit.ly/8RwoED #
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Posted by | Posted in Blog, Company News | Posted on 27-12-2009
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-12-20…
- Thanks for all the interest in our March open-enrollment FE class. Registration should be opened soon – just… http://bit.ly/8YBkwh #
- More on the engine: the nozzle get's the glory, but the BACK-UP MAN makes or BREAKS the stretch. (BTW this photo… http://bit.ly/8K4S63 #
- Nice job, Boston R-1… Yet ANOTHER example of how a building's not vacant until the fire department says so. http://bit.ly/77r2ld #
- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=10181096&l=8cbb448fba&id=114240140570 #
- Without a positive water supply…ALL firefighting operations will be extremely limited. During winter ops, be sure… http://bit.ly/4LOFDs #
- Check out this blog, first in a series of some brick related firefighting concerns from Lt. Mitchell… http://bit.ly/6exJ12 #
- Found a unique video showing Tower Ladder Ops in the South bronx… http://bit.ly/53Cr3R #
- For quick, effective updates to the IC, officers should use a "CAN" report:
Conditions – what do you have
Actions… http://bit.ly/69f73a #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-12-13…
- Thanks to everyone who made this past weekend's Officer Development School a great time for both instructors &… http://bit.ly/7HesyW #
- An excellent homemade tool modification for any truck or rescue company… http://bit.ly/5m2MmJ #
- Hydraulic Ventilation is fast & effective, particularly for room & contents fires. Often, a fan won't even be… http://bit.ly/7PXg8a #
- Words to live by, found on a local firehouse bulletin board.
If it is necessary to wear your SCBA mask behind the… http://bit.ly/5GH2rQ #
- If you use a fog nozzle…you MUST check the pattern of the stream before you enter the fire area!
To adjust the… http://bit.ly/7j2zqA #
- Smooth Engine Company operations are all about well coordinated teamwork. Be Combat Ready, don't be the one who… http://bit.ly/5rrw28 #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-12-06…
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- Getting ready to head to Claymont, DE for a 16-hour Officer Development School this weekend, but first some… http://bit.ly/6Mj8hl #
- Saturday morning at Officer Development School in Claymont, DE. Chief Riley talking about "Command Presence" … http://bit.ly/4poyma #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-11-29…
- Sorry for the lack of activity past few days – Facebook has been acting HORRIBLY. http://bit.ly/07MAcZg #
- Mark your calendars for the weekend of March 23, 2010… We'll be at the Lancaster County Fire Academy in PA with… http://bit.ly/5TZbEt #
- Don't let this be YOUR saw! If you want it to take care of you when you need it, you've got to take care of your… http://bit.ly/083QXci #
- For many, the "go to" forcible entry option is the SAW… Well, it doesn't take much to take the saw out of… http://bit.ly/7RLWML #
- A good flashlight is essential at every fire. Carrying two (primary & backup) is HIGHLY recommended. A larger box… http://bit.ly/6xfg8A #
- When extending attack lines off a gated wye or water thief, be sure to secure the handles in a open position using… http://bit.ly/7m8Kw5 #
- A "rack" isn't just for standpipes – it's 100' of hose and a pipe ready to go, easily transported by 1 FF. It can… http://bit.ly/7W87RB #
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Posted by | Posted in Blog, Company News | Posted on 29-11-2009
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-11-22…
- I posted 25 photos on Facebook in the album "Intro to Rapid Intervention (RIT)" http://bit.ly/34QJhy #
- Check out this video-tip from this weekend's RIT class.
The full blog entry is available here: … http://bit.ly/rD6Mw #
- Planning to attend FDIC 2010? Be sure to register for the pre-conference workshops on Monday featuring several… http://bit.ly/3JReOw #
- I posted 14 photos on Facebook in the album "Intro to Rapid Intervention (RIT)" http://bit.ly/34QJhy #
- When performed, vertical ventilation should occur directly OVER the fire. On a peaked roof – it should occur AT… http://bit.ly/3CgcMh #
- The importance of getting a view of all sides of the fire building cannot be over-emphasized. This is a view of a… http://bit.ly/1GOiX #
- Good shot of Detroit's "bundle load". (2) 200ft 1.5" lines connected to a wye and then to the 3". All engines… http://bit.ly/6gh3kf #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-11-15…
- There is only so much room on an engine for hoselines – make sure you have a diverse assortment to handle all the… http://bit.ly/q8chO #
- You can grind the shoulders of the fork to provide a steadier striking surface (arrow).
Additionally, a set mark… http://bit.ly/21kAae #
- Take an extra moment today, Veteran's Day, thinking of those who serve. Families with loved ones away from home… http://bit.ly/3UfQUs #
- Remember this simple method of orientation to your exit. As simple as it is, if you don't PRACTICE with no… http://bit.ly/1xpOec #
- Getting ready for an "Intro to RIT" class with the Susquehanna Hose Company in Havre de Grace, MD…
What do YOU… http://bit.ly/2YG39t #
- Getting ready for a "Intro to Rapid Intervention" class with the Susquehanna Hose Company in Havre de Grace,… http://bit.ly/1qTRc #
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-11-08…
- Horizontal ventilation takes less resources and offers more immediate benefit than vertical ventilation, offering… http://bit.ly/3m2n81 #
- Make every effort NOT to break the glass before removing window bars. You don't need the smoke/fire hampering your… http://bit.ly/XFwsB #
- Looking for something exciting for your training calendar? Bring our hands-on, fireground proven training to your… http://bit.ly/2Q3Nkm #
- A good truck company should have saws for multiple applications ready to go.
Pictured are 2 roof chainsaws, a… http://bit.ly/24Z8FP #
- Check out our past blog posts on what some of our instructors from DCFD, FDNY, Fairfax, and Pittsburgh carry in… http://bit.ly/mBSNo #
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Posted by | Posted in Blog, Company News | Posted on 08-11-2009
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Twitter Thoughts from @TTraining for 2009-11-01…
- Remember that an axe can be used as a wedge to gain a gap for the Halligan, particularly when working as a one-man… http://bit.ly/1o0Api #
- Be sure to check out our new blog post: Video: OVM / Roof FF Helmet Cam with Tips from TT's Joe Brown http://bit.ly/bvuRV #
- Using a grinding wheel, you can put a small notch in both sides of the axe, allowing the fork of the halligan to… http://bit.ly/2qIBR4 #
- When venting, make the window into a DOOR. Clear the sash, all the glass, curtains, etc. In addition to maximum… http://bit.ly/mCaq5 #
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