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Cold Weather…Get Your Cold Weather Bags Ready
Lt. Bronner sent the following notice about getting your cold weather bags together as the temperature drops. If you have a cold weather bag share what you have in it so others can get an idea of what...
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Rescue Methods and the Battle Axe…
The guys at Rescue Methods are putting together an awesome training video library. Here is the link to the youtube channel. Click HERE and be sure to check out the webiste, HERE. They have been...
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The Turkeys Are Coming
A good reminder about what is coming and how to combat it in this post from FF Charlie Hillman. Without a doubt we will end up seeing some crazy pictures or videos of turkey assisted fires within the...
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Training Wall Prop and Roof Attachment
The prop below seems to be a fairly inexpensive way to get your crews some good training. We have not used this prop, but after watching the video below and reading the plans, it is definitely worth...
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Light Box Instructions – Where’s The Training?
By: Paul Hasenmeier Last night I was sent the picture below. Let me first say that this particular light is not on a fire apparatus. We had a little bit of discussion about the labeling on Facebook...
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Today In Fire Service History – Cocoanut Grove – 1942
By: Brent Bronner On this day in 1942 a fire broke out in the Cocoanut Grove Night Club in Boston Mass. This fire would claim 492 occupants and would change numerous codes dealing with exits,...
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Our Hybrid Challenge Continues
The other day we rode to a hybrid auto class in a 1966 Jeep. Basically, it’s a death trap that includes no roll-over protection, gas tank under the driver’s seat, and lap belts that will keep only...
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Fatal Rear-End School Bus Crash – No Students Hurt
The driver of a passenger car died after rear-ending a stopped school bus near Tomball, Texas on Wednesday (12-12-12). This under-ride is a potentially challenging one because of the big vehicle on...
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Santa Rescue Guide 1 of 3 – Present Spill
Have fun reading the Santa Rescue Guide, it was fun writing with a twist of humor, sarcasm, and holiday spirit. Although only a hint of training in each, we have included some training links at the...
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Stripped Screw – No Problem
So the other day I was challenged with a stripped screw that was holding a plate on the bottom of a jacuzzi tub faucet. My frustration was building after trying various sized screwdrivers and not...
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Roll-Over Pinning / Lifting / Moving – Thinking With Muscle
When I say thinking with muscle I include your cranium muscle. At last nights training we set-up a roll-over pinning scenario and also moved big blocks. It’s not rocket science, but sometimes we...
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Dash Lifting – It Should Be Fast
When the driver or the other front seat passenger is pinned under the dash we should be able to blitz the side of the car and lift the dash fast. When I say it should be fast; it should be. How do we...
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Moving Through First Due Conflict
Trust me on this and watch at least the first 3:30 (all is better) of this video from the 1994 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3; then hear me out for a little First Due Tackle babble. So, Scottie...
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Badges Of Honor 5K at BGSU State Fire School
The inaugural Badges of Honor 5k run / walk will be held on the BGSU campus May 14 at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Firefighters, EMS personnel, Police Officers, Military personnel, families, and...
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Fatal Crash on Ohio Turnpike
A crash involving more than 50 vehicles on the Ohio Turnpike. Two people were killed and an Ohio State Patrol Trooper was pinned between two vehicles. Read more updates from the Sandusky Register...
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Industrial Pipe Legend
Andrew Brassard shared some pictures from a recycling plant for solvents. At the front of the plant they have a legend of what the different colored pipes mean. Great idea and great value for us...
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VES Prop In The Firehouse
Grant Light and the firefighters at Cincinnati Rescue 9 built a VES prop in the firehouse. Check out the pictures below. Good, inexpensive, in-house prop and training. “LIKE” FIRST DUE TACKLE ON...
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What’s In Your Air Kit?
This air kit is set-up to work off our Ajax chisel regulator and hose. All we did was get the right size connections for the Ajax hose. These tools run at 90 PSI and the box needs labeled for those 2...
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Ashland (OH) FD Training With Airbags
The pictures below are from FF Coletta and the Ashland FD. Instead of a ball they used an egg. This drill is all about knowing your airbags, cribbing, wedges, and being able to control the airbags....
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PA Crews Extricate Protestors – MUST READ
Just when you thought you ran out of training ideas…Solid work by fire companies in PA. Crews found a group of protesters, that built a barricade to block the roadway, preventing traffic flow. The...
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