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Firefighter Training Podcast – Fire Service Would You rather…?

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast does a parody on the current internet “Would You Rather Wednesday” where two opposite questions are asked with no clear, and sometimes no pleasant answer. We have some fun and then interject some very serious questions.

We also ask that you tweet out asking your fire service “Would You Rather…? using the Hashtags #petelamb and #WYR

Tactical Fire Problem – Gas Cylinders

This week The Tactical Fire Problem is a fire / hazmat involving cylinders. Take a look.

1.) What is your action plan?

2.) What do the cylinder colors possibly indicate to you?

3.) Does every cylinder of this type have a pressure relief valve?

4.) How many feet is the hot zone for this incident?

5.) What are the potential exposures there could be from an incident like this? What type of facility are you at?

Tactical Fire Problem – Auto fire with victim

This week the Tactical Fire Problem is an automobile fire with victim. (s) ?

1.) The presence of one victim does not mean this incident is “all clear”. How will you determine if other victims are present?

2.) What types of things explode on vehicles?

3.) How toxic is the smoke from burning autos? What treatment must be given to the victim?

4.) What is the attack plan?

5.) How much training have you done with new automobile proximity key devices?