Good Vent Job

These guys go get it done very well, I did wonder if the blades were dull as I thought man that vent job should already be done. That was maybe because the biggest screw up you see a lot is that firefighters go to the roof and take way too long which greatly compromises their safety, go get this job done and come off the roof.

I put this out there because ventilation is very important to efficient firefighting operations and we cannot forget this. Also if you kinda survey the scene as a firefighter when your coming up on a fire you will generally see the best area to vent, if you watch the smoke in this video you know they made a good choice.

Remember we are doing this for their lives and ours and that gets us back to the station in good shape!

Why to always "sound" the floor before you go!

There are definitely not many "always" in the fire service, except that one glaring one of getting into trouble real fast. I took these pictures thinking RIT drill and wow how short a distance it is to the basement after most firefighters plow through this back door!

We need to always sound the floor and not neglect to carry the tool,that will save our butts, for that job. This is a back door and so many factors that might get us into trouble are ready and waiting, the longer hose lay, a rescue transmission over the radio, a fast moving fire, the list goes on. We need to keep the training good so our heads in the game. It is fire season and let's carry our tools, Be Safe!

Some more great thoughts to succeed!

You should try out these thoughts and improve your status as a great firefighter!

Firefighters on firefighting

Here is a firefighter giving it to you straight, he has sixteen years of experience and is a level-head you should listen to. To be a success firefighters need to take on certain habits or traits that will carry them the distance. Here I will be bringing you a series of firefighters telling you the truth.

Short version of the Truth

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Great video to get your mind back in the safety saddle and remind you of simple truths.

Carry On,You Guys Rock!

Just thinking about the boys up north today and what a sacrifice! Hope they are surrounded with great love and loyal leaders. This is just my little spot to say keep doing your best guys, you rock!

Five quick tips for training

1. Make it hands-on
2. Make it as real as safely possible
3. Make it fire related
4. Prepare for the class
5. Keep doing it consistently


If you really want to be at the top of your game and train like you fight fires then go train with these guys, you will never forget it!

http://www.gaston.edu/programs/images/scbabrochurefall09.pdf

http://www.gaston.edu/fire/training.html

You just really have no idea how great training can be until you go here, if you are a firefighter for REAL!

Of course here is my video offering of the day, be safe keep in touch!