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Thoughts From TT March 19, 2012

  • The FDIC conference is right around the corner. If you are in Indy on April 16th…
    The FDIC conference is right around the corner. If you are in Indy on April 16th. Stop in and see Larry Schultz and Ricky Riley deliver their "Waving Red Flags on the Fireground" class. It starts at 0800 hours and is part of the pre-conference workshops. We hope to see you there!!!

  • Looks pretty, pulls pretty… #combatready
    Looks pretty, pulls pretty… #combatready

  • Check out the March issue of Fire Engineering for two great articles from TT ins…
    Check out the March issue of Fire Engineering for two great articles from TT instructors!

    Nick Martin has a piece on "Firefighter Down – the ABC's of SCBA Emergencies". Right next to it, "Forcible Entry Techniques for Roll-Down Security Gates" by Dan Troxell.

    You can catch both of us in person at the Truck Essentials HOT this year at FDIC or in our classroom sessions. Hope to see you there!

  • Pulled off another great "COMBAT READY" drill night with the members of the Will…
    Pulled off another great "COMBAT READY" drill night with the members of the Willow Grove Fire Company last night! Thanks for the hospitality, and the safety glasses…
  • In case you missed it yesterday, check out this quick blog from Nick Martin…
    In case you missed it yesterday, check out this quick blog from Nick Martin…


    Motivation – Fire Engineering
    www.fireengineering.com
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  • "We learned great techniques and knowledge throughout the weekend that has defin…
    "We learned great techniques and knowledge throughout the weekend that has definitely opened our eyes, and made us better as a company. The fact that you teach the "real life" way to do things as apposed to the book way is what we like. A lot of the knowledge we learned this weekend will be added to our RIT SOGs to fine tune them." – Lionville Fire

    Catch the next one….


    Eddington Get Me Out Rit – 5/12
    events.r20.constantcontact.com
    Our experience has taught us that successful rapid intervention evolutions are a result of excellent firefighting skills, ingenious problem solving, and good communication. This 16-hour program will focus on RIT-specific skills and realistic scenarios that enhance these core abilities, challengine a…

  • Quick blog post… “Sarge, I just don’t wanna let anyone down…” Probably one of…
    Quick blog post… “Sarge, I just don’t wanna let anyone down…” Probably one of the best things I’ve ever heard a fireman say.

    What's your motivation today?

    Motivation
    traditionstraining.com

  • Going to FDIC? Join TT's Nick Martin, Dan Doyle, Roger Steger, and Dan Troxell…
    Going to FDIC? Join TT's Nick Martin, Dan Doyle, Roger Steger, and Dan Troxell as we work with our friend Mike Ciampo doing one of the hottest HOT's at FDIC! 8-hrs of Truck Company hands-on with these guys can't be beat…. Sign up early!

    Truck Company: Essentials
    Lead Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Ciampo, Fire Department of New York
    Students will rotate through a series of stations to get a “taste” of truck company operations in this interactive class. At the Forcible Entry station, each student will learn how to force inward- and outward-opening doors and how to cut simulated window bars and rolldown gates. At the Ladders station, they will learn portable ladder operations that include new leg lock maneuvers and perform simulated rescues and removals. At the Ventilation station, they will perform horizontal and vertical ventilation on the acquired structures. At the Search station, they will conduct primary search, vent-enter-search tactics, and overhaul when searching for fire extension.

  • Another "nothing showing" turns into a working fire. Are your lines laid? Memb…
    Another "nothing showing" turns into a working fire. Are your lines laid? Members ready? Apparatus positioned? #COMBATREADY


    Nick Martin's Photos
    The men of @Kentland33 going to work on Allendale Place last night. http://instagr.am/p/IHpW5SifDo/

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Motivation

On the truck today I have a guy who’s newer on the job and regularly assigned to an engine. After about an hour of drilling on portable ladders and forcible entry he said to me “Sarge, I just don’t wanna let anyone down…” Probably one of the best things I’ve ever heard a fireman say.

I told him “well if you start with that everyday, that will give you motivation and the rest will quickly fall in line with practice”. Sometimes it’s just that simple – his motivation inspired me.

This is a team sport. We’re all counting on you to be in the right spot, with the right stuff, and the right skills, at the right time. We can’t let anyone down.

Combat Ready.

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Check your Dance Card… Part 2 “getting closer”

Dance with me?

 

In part one of “Check your Dance Card” we discussed a few items to take a look at before we enter the fire building and start our dance with the “beauty of fire.”  In part 2, we will discuss a few more specifics that we should note as we enter the structure.  Make no mistake, a constant review of this Dance Card is a must for all members… take mental notes of what you see.  You’re going to want to come home from your latest “dance” and tell all your friends all about this “beauty.”

“Ok, let’s move” the boss said, after what seemed like an eternity to you.  The reality, it was only mere seconds.  We all know that reality is often suspended when you are out on the dimly lit dance floor.  You, you’re an eager beaver, and chomping at the bit to get on with this next .  Your Officer is more cautious; he’s been burned by this “beauty” before.  He remembers the sting of her touch, especially if you are caught moving too quickly on the dance floor.  He is trying to show you the patience required, but you are still rather wet behind the ears and excitable…

This “beauty of fire” doesn’t make it easy; she beckons you closer with her dancing flames and warm lustrous glow.  Again, the Officer reels you back in…one more review before we hit the dance floor.

As you enter the fire building…

1. WHAT TYPE OF STAIRS SERVICE THE BUILDNG?

Generally we have 2 types of tread design (on the staircase steps) and 2 types of staircases. They are either “Open” (having no sides, walls or doors at the top or bottom) or “Enclosed” (having sides, walls and doors at the top and bottom).  Open tread and open staircases allow the passage of smoke, heat and fire to the floors above and are not friendly to our operation.  Enclosed steps and enclosed staircases reduce the chances of fire spread in the building (if the doors are to remain in the closed position).  It may be wise to announce the style and type of stairs to other units as they arrive, so that they know what to expect.  This is of particular importance when in larger multiple dwellings or garden apartments and there are isolated, wing, or multiple staircases that serve specific lines of apartments (i.e. do not transverse the entire building).  “Ladder X to Command; we have enclosed wing stairs, we will be using the A wing stairs to reach the fire apartment.”

 

2. IS THERE A WELL HOLE TO USE FOR THE STRETCH

The presence of a “Well Hole” the space created between the landing section of the stairs and the run of the steps themselves can be utilized for quick hoseline advancement.  It must be rehearsed prior with the Engine Co. to achieve maximum effect.  It reduces the amount of hose needed to be humped up the treads of the steps and around each newel post (i.e. 1-50’ length can travel vertically 5 floors in the well versus 1 length per floor if going up and around each set of steps, newel posts and associated landings).  “Engine 22 to members, there is a well” should be enough to let the members know.

 

3. HOW MANY APARTMENTS ON THE FLOOR

A quick stop on the floor below can get you a lay of the land.  If you bypassed the lobby and forgot to count mailboxes, count the number and note location of the apartments that you see.  Remember that depending of the way the stairs run (scissor, return etc), they may be slight variations in the layout when you get on the fire floor.

 

4. VERIFY FIRE FLOOR AND APARTMENT NUMBER/LETTER

What may have appeared to be a fire on the 3rd floor from the street may turn out to on the second floor depending on the buildings configuration as it relates to the street level. Some buildings have lobby entrances that are raised above street level, which may change your initial fire floor notifications.  Verify the fire floor and announce the apartment number or letter over the air, so that those who may be going above can pinpoint the direction they need to head.

Open Tread and Open Stairs

Well Hole

Enclosed Stairs

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