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Building & Sustaining Effective Fireground Communications
WebFeb 1, 2019 · Here’s an example of this five-step process: · Step 1: “Squad 241 from Command.”. · Step 2: “Command from Squad 241, go ahead with your message.”. · Step 3: “Squad 241, stretch a ...
Homemade Explosives: Current and Emerging Threats | Firehouse
WebNov. 30, 2011. Homemade explosives typically are made by combining an oxidizer with a fuel. Many of these materials are simple to make, requiring little technical expertise or specialized ...
Fire Studies: Structural Firefighting—The Offensive Attack
WebOffensive attack means that hoselines are moved forward in an offensive manner, whether deployed through a window or door opening or from the interior of the structure. The initial incident ...
Calculating Fire Flow | Firehouse
WebFire flow = length X width ÷ 3. This formula is most easily applied if the estimated square footage of the entire structure is used to determine an approximate fire flow for the total structure ...
Close Calls: Respecting the Collapse Zone | Firehouse
WebApr 1, 2020 · Operations & Training. Close Calls: Respecting the Collapse Zone. April 1, 2020. Firehouse Magazine's Close Calls guru, Billy Goldfeder, extends his broad reach to uncover the specifics of a fire ...
Live Fire Training and NFPA 1403 | Firehouse
WebMay 12, 2010 · According to NFPA 1403, an instructor is an individual qualified by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to deliver firefighting training, who has the training and experience to supervise ...
Station Design: Integrating NFPA Standards into Your Fire Station
WebJun 26, 2018 · NFPA 1500 is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program and it impacts fire station design in areas including cancer prevention, firefighter fitness and ...
Fire Studies: Defensive and Transitional Modes of Fire Attack
Web1 day ago · Transitional modes. Transitional modes of fire attack consist of a combination of offensive and defensive attacks. For example, there’s the offensive/defensive mode. Consider this: On arrival ...
Back To Basics: Ground Ladders | Firehouse
Web3 days ago · Oct. 2, 2007. Ground ladders are one of those pieces of equipment that we are required to carry on every engine and truck. We are also expected to know how to select and use them. Although ...
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