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As we start a new year in the fire service, we find ourselves in the middle of winter, which requires us to be diligent in making sure our equipment is in good working order. In cold weather operations, it is imperative to make sure our trucks are running properly and safely. By Mark van der Feyst
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly results of a training evolution have lessons for us that cannot be taught from book learning. One evolution at my last department left an impact on everyone; an impact that I could never have expected or cultivated through a PowerPoint presentation, no matter how slick. By Ed Brouwer
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Based on the National Fire Academy’s Fire Behavior and Combustion model curriculum, Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion, 5TH Edition is the most current and accurate source of fire behavior information available to firefighters and fire science students today. Readers will develop a thorough understanding of the chemical and physical properties of flammable materials and fire, the combustion process, and the latest in suppression and extinguishment.
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Edmonton Fire Rescue Services created great training opportunities through fostering community connections — here’s tips for how you can too. By Eric Smith
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What would the IC do if an attack line had burst and failed one or two hours into the operation? What if one or both lines had frozen? The immediate solution would be to pull an adequate length of fresh line and nozzle off another hose bed, connect it to the pumper and carry on . . . and we would have run into the exact same situation. Here’s why. By James Lindsay
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In this article we are going to look at two examples of where the skills from rope rescue training can be applied to other areas of fire fighting, and I will give suggestions on how to keep those skills sharp even if you aren’t formally training in them. By Steve Piluso
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Beyond the assumptions about adult learners, we all learn differently. Do you learn by doing? By listening to a lecture or through a YouTube video? Or by watching someone practicing a skill then trying it yourself? It is also important to consider the barriers that can prevent learning – whether it is a learning disability or a physical impairment (sight or vision maybe) that can impact how someone learns. By Michael Boyle
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