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#TrainingMondays | Deep Fried Turkey PSA

As we prepare ourselves for Thanksgiving this week, now is a great time to remind not only the communities we serve, but also ourselves, about the inherent dangers of a very popular way to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Deep frying turkeys has become very popular as the deep frying process helps the turkey retain a lot …

#TrainingMondays | Quick Lift With SCBA Cylinder & Airbag

Today’s #TrainingMondays post comes from Mike Heeney with Task Force 1 inc. In this video Mike demonstrates that when seconds matter a high pressure bag can be safely used with air directly from the SCBA cylinder. As always with Air Bags, cribbing is utilized to capture any progress in the event of a lifting bag failure, …

#TrainingMondays | Take a Hint Repetition is Good

This #TrainingMondays submission comes from Chief Ronald Richards of Task Force One Inc. Be sure to also check out their Facebook Page for regular content and information on upcoming classes and events. Take a hint. Repetition is good.  “We rarely do things the same way twice. Besides it always makes for an exciting morning…”  You’ve just left …

#TrainingMondays | Vent Enter Isolate Search

Today’s #TrainingMondays submission comes to us from FDNY Lt. Chris Bebard of Task Force 1, Inc. In this video, Bedard walks a firefighter through the process once in a side the room when doing VENT ENTER ISOLATE SEARCH (VEIS).     Chris Bedard A fire service veteran of 19 years, Chris worked in FDNY’s Engine 88 …

#TrainingMondays | Landing Zone Safety

This submission for #TrainingMondays comes from Ryan Mason, publisher of Heliweb Magazine. A healthy reminder to first responders about the dangers of landing zone security happened in the early hours of Monday morning in McKinley County, New Mexico. Glenn Livingstone, 26, drove around barriers set up to deal with a rollover crash that had occurred earlier …

#TrainingMondays | Welcome To The Truck Pt 3

Today’s #TrainingMondays comes to us from The Fire Mentor, and is part 3 of his 4 part series titled “Welcome to the Truck.” This installment touches on the next step in the promotion ladder, the level of Company Officer.   Welcome to the Truck!! Part 3 “Many are called, few are chosen” In my humble opinion …

#TrainingMondays | It’s All About The Tools

Today’s first #TrainingMondays submission comes from Scott Kleinschmidt with Task Force 1, inc. In this short video Kleinschmidt touches on a very real issue in today’s fire service, but more importantly, offers a sage piece of advice to help firefighters overcome staffing downfalls and still be effective on the Fireground.       Scott Kleinschmidt Scott …

#TrainingMondays | Welcome To The Truck Pt 2

Today’s #TrainingMondays comes to us from The Fire Mentor, and is part 2 of his 4 part series titled “Welcome to the Truck.” This installment touches on what is often the first step in the promotion ladder, the level of Engineer.   Welcome to the Truck!! Part 2 You stroll into the kitchen and grab …