As a warning, this is an absolute commentary about fireground radio use, so if that's not something you're interested in, skip to your next page-or change channels. See what I did there? And in addition, I'll start out with a disclosure. I have a significant history of … [Read more...]
NO COST-ONLINE FIRE INCIDENT COMMANDER TRAINING: The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, in cooperation with Stonehouse Media, is pleased to present When an LODD Occurs: Incident Commanders Speak. This new proactive one-hour training module will prepare officers for the … [Read more...]
On July 23rd each year, fire service members convene at a day full of interactive and relevant training in tribute to Howard County (MD) Lieutenant Nathan “Nate” Flynn, who died in the Line of Duty on Monday, July 23, 2018, while operating at the scene of a house fire. Nate’s … [Read more...]
How you do'n? When asked-do we really mean it? Do we really care? Here's a PERFECT 30 second response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhEYXcCB1Qw Actually, we do mean it in most cases and quite frankly, these days, my answers are: "Generally, I'm OK and and if it … [Read more...]
We all need a tap on the shoulder from time to time. A "reminder" to quickly get us back in line. A "nudge" letting us know that what we are doing may not be the best thing to be done. One memorable tap on my shoulder came as a yardstick over my head at Lakeville School in 5th … [Read more...]
Today the NFPA released its annual “U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” report, (link below) which showed fewer than 50 U.S. Firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2019, reflecting the lowest number of Firefighter deaths reported since NFPA began conducting this … [Read more...]
Chief Don Abbott is the "father" of MAYDAY facts in North America. His Firefighter based research has provided all of us with the reality of what causes maydays and what happens when maydays are transmitted-so we can best train & prepare. Specifically and most recently, he … [Read more...]
The NFFF has postponed the annual Fallen Firefighter memorial weekend as per NFFF Chair Troy Markel. This is due to the pandemic situation and related logistics. While disappointing, it is important to know that the nation's fallen Firefighters will not be forgotten. On October … [Read more...]
This new video provides a brief overview of the “Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures” experiments conducted inside multi-family residential structures by Firefighters. The "Coordination of Suppression and Ventilation in Multi-Family Dwellings" report … [Read more...]
Details, resources and EVERYTHING you need to have a great drill & training session this week are HERE: https://www.safetystanddown.org/ … [Read more...]