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How to Respond to Natural Gas Emergencies
WEBSep 1, 2014 · Firefighters and other emergency personnel routinely respond to emergencies involving natural gas. Such emergencies can include residential fires, odors or leaks in buildings, damaged gas lines or ...
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.
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBAug 1, 2014 · Learn how to specify and buy fire hose based on diameter, jacket, liner and other factors. This article also covers NFPA 1962, a standard for testing and replacing fire hose.
The History of the Fog Nozzle & Indirect Fire Attack
WEBMar 15, 2013 · The debate between firefighters as to which type of nozzle is the safest and most effective for the extinguishment of fires has been going on for almost 150 years.
Proper Hoselines for Commercial/Industrial Fires
WEBMay 31, 2010 · The 1 3/4" attack line is what's typically advanced when fighting structure fires; however, that size hoseline may not do the job when battling larger fires in commercial/industrial occupancies.
Understanding the New RIT Standard - FirefighterNation: Fire …
WEBFeb 1, 2010 · Noting that until recently there was no way to review RIT programs to identify “best practices,” Chiefs Bill Peterson and Ken Richards discusses the how and why the NFPA Technical Committee on ...
Resources to Take Your Training to the Next Level
WEBDec 31, 2010 · Smoke Burns by John Taylor www.smokeburns.com John Taylor retired in 2004 after a 27-year career in the U.K. fire service, having served in Greater Manchester and North Yorkshire.
Near-Miss: A Tool Chest for Fire Officers
WEBJan 11, 2011 · The Curriculum The GFA, a division of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, developed a series of fire officer training courses designed to provide developing fire officers with ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - Firefighter Nation
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · SLICERS is a revised operational acronym that incorporates research-based best practices into fire service training and operations. It stands for Size up, Locate, Identify and Control Flow Path ...