Understanding Building Construction Types
WEBFeb 1, 2012 — Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
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VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 — Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube page. See video of the FDNY’s new 2021 tower ladder responding from its Amsterdam Avenue station on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY.
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.
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 1, 2012 — Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
Nozzle Types, Pros and Cons - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBJun 21, 2012 — This nozzle is also good for use with foam applications, as it self-aspirates the foam at the tip. The drawbacks when compared to smooth-bore or variable-stream nozzles: reach and penetration ...
After Action Report: No 360°, Radio Clutter ... - Firefighter Nation
WEBAug 27, 2022 — At 5 p.m. on August 11, 2021, Frederick County Fire Captain Joshua Laird fell through the first floor of a burning house into the basement. Fifteen minutes later, his body was brought out.
Know Your Forcible-Entry Basics - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBJul 1, 2010 — The basic forcible-entry tools will still get you through almost all of the forcible-entry challenges you’re faced with on the fireground. Skills Although developing forcible-entry skills ...
How to Perform VEIS - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBDec 20, 2012 — Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS)–formerly called VES prior to recent changes stressing the importance of isolating the area–is used by many departments, and it can be extremely effective when ...
Buffs: Manhattan Box 1476 Videos - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 19, 2020 — Relief @0028 E-6,54 L-79,31 B-32. Vernon “Leon” Davis, the Blackshear Fire Department’s assistant chief, died when a tree fell on his city truck. Police for about three hours negotiated with ...