Monthly Archives: January 2015

Training Opportunity

Leading The Modern Volunteer Fire Department, January 31, 2015 Sussex NJ

Program Description

This program will look at multiple facets of leading the modern Volunteer Fire Department. The program will cover fireground operations to make you safer, company officer challenges and motivation tips and techniques, and departmental group and team building behaviors. The team of Instructors bring all levels of experience and ability into a comprehensive blend of knowledge, skills and experience to help members of all types from the newest member, to the seasoned veteran.

seminar flyer v1.2Instructors For The Day

Lt. John Dixon, Teaneck NJ Fire

Captain Andy Starnes, Charlotte NC Fire

Chief Pete Lamb, North Attleboro, MA (Ret.)

When: January 31, 2015

Where: Sussex Volunteer FD

25 Loomis Avenue

Sussex NJ 07461

Time: 8:00-9:00 Registration

9:00-4:30 Classroom

Other:  $25.00 Preregistration

$30.00 At The Door

Refreshments will be available !

Eventbrite - Leading The Modern Volunteer Fire Department

WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE

Firefighting Today Weekly Roundtable – What needs to be fixed?

This week the panel will ask the question What needs to be fixed? It is your opportunity to express your opinion on this subject and talk about the state of the state of the US fire service. Different size departments might have different views on this subject.
Stop in tell us what you think.
Leave comments on the events page, or leave a YOUTUBE comment to interact with the panel.

You can also watch us live at firefightingtoday.com
#fftfix

PODCAST

Firefighter Training Podcast – Fire Department Leadership Program Overview

Audio

On this episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast I quickly review the new fire department leadership program I have developed and is ready for delivery. The Program is split into modules and offers a personnel and administrative side and an operational side for the new officer. Contact me if you would like to be considered for one of the pilot delivery sessions either online or in person.

TACTICAL PROBLEM

Tactical Fire Problem – 2 Story Vacant

Video

This week we are looking at a 2 story vacant/abandoned wood frame.
 

1.) Assuming you have a good hydrant supply line what is the correct action for the first engine?

2.) What advantages does the location of the fire give you?

3.) Interior?  Transitional?  Defensive only? Blitz?

4.) Identify three dangers in this scenario.

5.) Do you “inventory” the vacant  and abandoned buildings in your response district?

Training Opportunity

Leading The Modern Volunteer Fire Department January 31, 2015 Sussex NJ

Time is growing short!. register before January 16, 2015!

Program Description

This program will look at multiple facets of leading the modern Volunteer Fire Department. The program will cover fireground operations to make you safer, company officer challenges and motivation tips and techniques, and departmental group and team building behaviors. The team of Instructors bring all levels of experience and ability into a comprehensive blend of knowledge, skills and experience to help members of all types from the newest member, to the seasoned veteran.

seminar flyer v1.2Instructors For The Day

Lt. John Dixon, Teaneck NJ Fire

Captain Andy Starnes, Charlotte NC Fire

Chief Pete Lamb, North Attleboro, MA (Ret.)

When: January 31, 2015

Where: Sussex Volunteer FD

25 Loomis Avenue

Sussex NJ 07461

Time: 8:00-9:00 Registration

9:00-4:30 Classroom

Other:  $25.00 Preregistration

$30.00 At The Door

Refreshments will be available !

Eventbrite - Leading The Modern Volunteer Fire Department

TACTICAL PROBLEM

Tactical Fire Problem – Shed Fire

Video

This week we look at an old abandoned shed, maybe on a farm.

1.) This sheet metal structure with an advanced fire inside, what is the risk model for this incident?

2.) What is your attack plan?

3.) What resources might you need for this scenario?

4.) What unusual possibilities might complicate this scenario?

5.) Check your response district and see if you have any of these old neglected structures, maybe without a water supply nearby.