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Common Hose Loads & Finishes - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBFeb 1, 2010 · The most common load used in the fire service is probably the flat load, which can be used in a variety of narrow and wide hosebeds for a variety of fire lines. We’re most familiar with using ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · FDNY's new 2021 tower ladder. Two now-retired FDNY chiefs were arrested on federal charges they accepted $190,000 in bribes to speed up fire safety inspections before leaving the department.
Fighting Vehicle Fires - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBJul 1, 2011 · Fighting Vehicle Fires. NFPA data indicate that the U.S. fire service responds to a vehicle fire every 2½ minutes.1 In each case, there are many variables that we must be aware of and prepared to ...
The Heavy One - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBOct 20, 2017 · Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Heavy Rescue Truck Specs. Chassis: 2017 KW T880 chassis. 600-hp Cummins ISX Motor (EV). Allison 4500 Series Automatic Transmission (EV). Simard twin steer from axles 20,000 ...
Understanding the Thermal Protective Performance of Your PPE
WEBApr 23, 2012 · Here’s an example: The minimum TPP rating for NFPA 1971-compliant coats and trousers is 35, which provides 17.5 seconds of protection until a second-degree burn is caused, in dry gear.
Natural Gas Emergencies - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBNov 30, 2017 · 2014: Workers digging in Ewing, New Jersey, struck a natural gas line, causing a leak and resultant explosion that killed a resident, injured seven workers, leveled 11 homes, and caused at least ...
The Benefits of Crew Resource Management - FirefighterNation: …
WEBNov 15, 2010 · International Association of Fire Chiefs. Crew Resource Management: A Positive Change for the Fire Service [Brochure]. 2002. Fairfax, VA. Lubnau II, T, & Okray, R. Crew Resource Management for the ...
Fireground Basic Size-Up for the First-Due Engine
WEBOct 30, 2019 · The initial report must paint a picture for others. By Greg Sellers. One of the most stressful roles in the fire service is being an officer of the first-arriving fire company at a structure fire.
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