This is of special importance to all fire & EMS personnel-as it is a very unique opportunity. YOU are invited to participate at an FDNY "Hands On" training program but time is limited. From May 4- May 7 FDNY is hosting one of the best “hands on” training events … [Read more...]
Next week starts FDIC. My first FDIC was in 1977 (Memphis, lead by ISFSI) and I haven't missed one yet. Now, Pennwell carries on the tradition and it's better each year. The value of FDIC is obvious...but honestly, even if you never attended a class and just "hung out" and … [Read more...]
Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office have determined the cause of an explosion that injured two student firefighters and an instructor back in the fall. The incident took place on October 4 during a training exercise at a Mobile Live Fire Training Unit trailer, … [Read more...]
SCBA TRAINING CLOSE CALL
While performing an SCBA confidence maze drill, an SCBA 'sucked to the face' of a firefighter with little or no warning. The pack had passed its morning check with no issue. Investigation by the FD and the manufacturer revealed that the bottle-to-pack filter was plugged with … [Read more...]
Perhaps the most coveted award in firefighter training is the Fire Instructor of The Year Award. Actually, it's officially called the Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award and it recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fire … [Read more...]
The Federal training facility in Anniston has temporarily suspended all chemical and biological operations, according to a statement given to students who trained there. The announcement comes as officials investigate a mistake that led to first-responders training with a lethal … [Read more...]
This is just a quick requesr for you to consider these two books as Christmas, Hanukkah and related holiday gift giving....knowing that 100% of the royalties are continually (and have been) donated to 3 fire service charities. "PASS IT ON...What We Know...What We Want You To … [Read more...]
A male student died this morning after participating in a firefighter application exercise at the Fire Academy of the South, which is part of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Following a medical emergency, the student died after being taken to Mayo Clinc Jacksonville. To … [Read more...]
Thanks go out to Matt Stefanacci! Matt is a NYS Paramedic, currently the Safety Officer of Wilton EMS (www.wiltonems.org) with over 15 years in fire/EMS and rescue experience. His current training focus is on individual and departmental safety on roadside incidents. Thanks for … [Read more...]
TWO NEW TRAINING DRILLS UPLOADED!
Thanks again go out to the guys for two additional training drills! Check 'em out! NO EXCUSES! Just print them off and TRAIN! It can't get any easier than THAT! NO EXCUSES! … [Read more...]