- When purchasing/selecting tools – remember there IS a difference in Halligan bars. Which fork would you like to… http://bit.ly/2K9ywa #
- A good reminder for both safety and technique. Remember to sweep the floor as you move in…: http://bit.ly/bHxoA #
- No matter what type (rings, clips, tags, velcro) of accountability system you use, USE IT! Don't let the Chief… http://bit.ly/fRgRi #
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- Counterbalanced fire escapes are extremely dangerous. Do not use counterbalanced fire escapes for fire dept acess… http://bit.ly/XcjMh #
- Here are some of the things carried in our standpipe rack. What do YOU carry? What essential things do we need to… http://bit.ly/mT9zW #
- We must quickly size-up all sides of a structure. That this row home is quickly spreading to the exposure would… http://bit.ly/3oVn7d #
- You can extend hoselines all day long – but 100′ is always just 100′…. LEAVE ROOM FOR THE TRUCK!: http://bit.ly/ozEhn #
- Here’s a unique idea for making your RIT basket easy to carry… (those are trash can dollies): http://bit.ly/4j6vhj #
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- If the standpipe connections are not usable. Think of your alternatives. Is there a second set on the exterior? … http://bit.ly/13xiQ3 #
- Check out our new "Forcible Entry Academy" – stay tuned for upcoming open dates, or contact us to bring the class… http://bit.ly/wqWGM #
- Know you apparatus and your response area! 10ft 8in is 10ft 8in!: http://bit.ly/AvwDh #
- Registration now open for our Officer Development School, December 5 & 6 in Claymont, DE. Limited to 40 seats -… http://bit.ly/4c4f3x #
- In our thoughts today and in our hearts always…: http://bit.ly/1tPMHr #
Traditions Training is proud to offer our 16-hour Officer Development School hosted by the Claymont Fire Company of Delaware.
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This class has filled. Stay tuned for another open ODS in Sellersville, PA – January 2010.
Check-out our newly enhanced 8-hour forcible entry program… A downloadable flyer is attached below. Stay tuned to the TT Blog for upcoming open-enrollment programs.
If you’d be interested in hosting this class at your fire department or training academy, please contact us!
- People do crazy things to secure themselves. How'd you like to force THIS door? Keep your FE skills sharp & have…: http://bit.ly/1K8zj #
- http://twitpic.com/gcc0w. #fb. I you force the door and the chain is engaged, someone prob. is inside! #
- http://twitpic.com/gh70z, #fb, always carry a big flashlight! #
- Always, always, always carry a big flashlight!: http://bit.ly/8kT1t #
- If this chain is on the door after FE, chances are good that someone is INSIDE!!!: http://bit.ly/Lc0sR #
- Ventilation needs to be accomplished where necessary, but avoid placing ladders directly in front of the primary…: http://bit.ly/dCFHk #
As Nick Martin showed us in the previous post, there is a myriad of tasks that must be completed quickly and efficiently to gain entry through the roll-down door.
Often, as demonstrated in this photo, fire is waiting to eagerly meet you when you make the appropriate cuts and introduce that influx of oxygen the fire is starving to get.
While the members are working to apply the halligan or operate the saw, the Officer must fight the urge to jump in and help the fellas out. (more…)
Never Forget…
View CommentsOn September 11th, 2001 343 brothers from the FDNY made the supreme sacrifice rescuing others…..We shall never forget them. We, as a collective fire service, will never forget any of our fallen members.
Only we fully understand the work we do…and the sacrifices that we make…
We at Traditions Training, will take today to reflect on all the great traditions of this profession and the memory of those we have lost. Life is indeed a fragile thing, may God bless you and your families.