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Technical Response: From ladders to ropes

When talking about tech rescue in the fire service, you don’t have to look far to find a fire department that is promising a high level of technical response delivery. What is even more likely to be seen is a lot of those same departments struggling to meet those expectations or even planning for the proper training for their members to be able to provide these services.


Back to Basics: Occupant drags

Occupants trapped inside a residence require our intervention to locate them and then remove them from the structure. The removal process needs to be quick and simple by utilizing exit points in the structure to our advantage.


 
 
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NEW EDITION | Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques, 2nd Edition

The most complete and up-to-date practical resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes based on the latest FEMA and USACE updates. This updated edition guides you step by step through the fundamental principles of emergency shoring operations, ensuring safe and efficient search and rescue missions in unstable environments across new shores and variations. This vital book is suitable for all firefighters, military, and construction personnel, as well as urban search and rescue teams.

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Trainer’s Corner: Fighting wildfires

It is never too late to review firefighter safety. Rather than subjecting your fellow firefighters to a ton of verbiage, try this method of review. » Read More...
 
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From Hire to Retire: Microlearning for firefighters

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of fire fighting, staying updated with the latest strategies, safety protocols and technological advancements is crucial. Amidst the demanding nature of their work, firefighters find it challenging to allocate time for extensive training sessions. » Read More...
 
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Trainer’s Corner: Rookie training

With the average year allowing for 42 practice nights, that is only 63 to 84 hours annually to cover the basic firefighter training requirements, which should include a live fire exercise and a driver training drill. It becomes a real juggling act if you include MVIs (extrication), first response medical, first response hazmat and wildland urban interface training. » Read More...
 
 
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B.C.’s Playbook and the evolution of training standards

Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sat down with Craig Richardson, a training specialist and fire services advisor with the Office of the Fire Commissioner in B.C., to talk about training standards. The two discussed the 2014 training Playbook and how it helped to revolutionize training standards in B.C. Tune in to hear where training is headed now with the OFC’s training standard, what’s changing and how departments are reacting. » Read More...

 
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NFPA Conference & Expo 2024

Date: June 17 - 21, 2024
Location: Orlando, FL
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Canadian Highrise Conference

Date: June 21 - 22, 2024
Location: Barrie, Ontario
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IAFC Fire-Rescue International 2024

Date: August 14 - 16, 2024
Location: Dallas, TX
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