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FDIC 2012 Are you going!!!Hey, This next week will start another fantastic FDIC conference. I can already hear the pipes and drums playing!!! It is hard to explain the FDIC experience other then Brotherhood and Sisterhood in the purest form. If you love the fire service, if you love being a firefighter, if you want to hone your craft, [...] - Read More > -
History of Lock Pulling ToolsThere are a few variations of these stories out there and I’m sure each has its own unique blend of history, urban legend, and firehouse rumor. This post would not be possible without Bob Farrell and Andrew Brassard. Thanks for sharing your passion for the job. Sunila Tool Invented by Captain Kauko E. Sunila (FDNY [...] - Read More > -
AFTD 2012 Drawing Update Congratulations Dustin Courter & Mike Benadum! - Read More > -
The Perfect StormThe term “A perfect storm” refers to a combination of events that contributes to the drastic aggravation of a situation. From severe weather to a seeming unfathomable chain of events, this phrase is widely used. In the fire service, a perfect storm can be that one fire that gets away from us, the vehicle accident [...] - Read More > -
Hazmat R.I.T. TechniqueMembers of Lexington Fire Department Engine Co. 2 and other hazmat team members were given the challenge of developing a basic R.I.T. course for the hazmat responder. The goal was to develop a few simple techniques to quickly remove an injured hazmat tech from the hot zone, utilizing minimal personnel and equipment. The intent is [...] - Read More >
FDIC 2012 Are you going!!!
Hey, This next week will start another fantastic FDIC conference. I can already hear the pipes and drums playing!!! It is hard to explain the FDIC experience other then Brotherhood and Sisterhood in the purest form. If you love the fire service, if you love being a firefighter, if you want to hone your craft, [...]
History of Lock Pulling Tools
There are a few variations of these stories out there and I’m sure each has its own unique blend of history, urban legend, and firehouse rumor. This post would not be possible without Bob Farrell and Andrew Brassard. Thanks for sharing your passion for the job. Sunila Tool Invented by Captain Kauko E. Sunila (FDNY [...]
The Perfect Storm
The term “A perfect storm” refers to a combination of events that contributes to the drastic aggravation of a situation. From severe weather to a seeming unfathomable chain of events, this phrase is widely used. In the fire service, a perfect storm can be that one fire that gets away from us, the vehicle accident [...]
Hazmat R.I.T. Technique
Members of Lexington Fire Department Engine Co. 2 and other hazmat team members were given the challenge of developing a basic R.I.T. course for the hazmat responder. The goal was to develop a few simple techniques to quickly remove an injured hazmat tech from the hot zone, utilizing minimal personnel and equipment. The intent is [...]
Fire Assessment
On an early morning fire last shift I discussed the importance of assessing the fire scene on arrival to a young firefighter. Then today I read Ray McCormack’s article on Fire Assessment- Urban Firefighter Magazine posted on 12/11/2012. So I thought I would give my take on fire assessment. There are similar things to look [...]
“Vado Canis Vado”
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