This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about being an officer and the fine balance between being empathetic but not being weak.
You must show a human side and that may leave you somewhat vulnerable and I discuss some thoughts about what to do so the personnel does not mistake your kindness for weakness.
This is a large commercial boiler emanating lots of black smoke.
What is your plan?
Water or no water?
What is your black smoke removal plan for a building of this size?
This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about going defensive on the fireground. We discuss some scenarios, and the consequences of having to go defensive as well as the mindset and effect on the troops.
This episode is operational.
1.) Fire appears to be contained to machine only. What could be in the debris pile?
2.) Are you prepared to fight a machine fire that is contained within a structure?
3.) All of the heat and smoke will collect way over your head, how will you overhaul the pile if you need to?
4.) Do you know how to operate the machinery to overhaul the debris pile, or do you have civilians do it wearing SCBAs?
5.) If you do not have a recycling facility, do you have large composting facilities, mulch facilities or anything else that could cause deep seated fires. What’s. Your plan? Do you use enhanced water supply (Class A Foam)?
1.) How does the size of this building change your response and initial operations?
2.) if you do not have one of these buildings does your mutual aid department have one you might have to respond to?
3.) How do you manage extended hose stretches in your department? When was the last time you reviewed that?
4.) What are the fire ground safety issues associated with this scenario?
5.) How long might you be on scene for this incident?
This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at the myths and misconceptions of doing a size up without actually taking actions based upon the factors you considered.
This episode is operational.