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Understanding Building Construction Types - FirefighterNation: …
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBAug 1, 2014 · The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · FDNY's new 2021 tower ladder. A trial date has been set in the $800,000 civil lawsuit that Jason Bybee, a former Baker City firefighter, filed against the city and two former city adminis…
Whitehall, PA Fully-Involved Structure Fire
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · Pre-arrival video of a commercial structure fire. NewsWorking. Friday evening around 18:00 Whitehall Fire Department was sent to the rear of 2121 North First Avenue on a structural fire.
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - Firefighter Nation
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
Understanding, Anticipating & Avoiding Flashover
WEBAug 1, 2008 · It goes without saying: Firefighting is dangerous work. Responding, for example, to a compartment fire, firefighters are faced with dynamic, rapidly changing conditions that present a significant ...
Fireground Basic Size-Up for the First-Due Engine
WEBThen give other companies assignments based on their arrival. For example, “Engine 2: Lay a supply line from Main and Front St. to supply Engine 1,” “Truck 1: Primary search,” and so on.
Fire Extinguisher Basics - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBFire extinguishers are, or should be, carried on every piece of fire apparatus. Although every fire apparatus may not carry each type of extinguisher, there should be an A-B-C extinguisher and/or ...