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Basic Rural Water Shuttle Ops - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBApr 1, 2011 · Dump Valves The simplest way to empty your water tender is via the dump valve. Many dump valves are capable of unloading water tenders up to 3,500 gallons in less than 4 minutes.
NFPA: Fire Department Profile Report - FirefighterNation: Fire …
WEBMar 7, 2020 · National Fire Protection Association. Recent media coverage has highlighted women assuming leadership positions in the fire service as well as filling rank and file roles, but the number of female ...
12 Days of Forcible Entry - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBDec 22, 2018 · Day 2: Halligan Squaring. Day 3: Door Materials. Day 4: Adz Modification. Day 5: The Force Ax. Day 6: Uncommon Board-Up Features. Day 7: Roll-Down Security Gates, Part I. Day 8: Roll-Down Security ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - Firefighter Nation
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
Understanding How Fire Affects Modern Construction
WEBMar 1, 2008 · If you’re searching deep inside a building, possibly on a search rope or with a rope-assisted search, then a time limit might be useful. At a certain time, say, 12 minutes in or at 50 percent of ...
The Vision of the Firefighter Combat Challenge
WEBJun 30, 2008 · On May 5, 1991, teams from five departments in the D.C. metropolitan area gathered at the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute to christen what would become the FCC.
Choosing the Right Ground Ladder - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBOct 31, 2018 · Fire department ladders commonly carried on apparatus can be 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 35 feet. When faced with having to select the right ladder, a basic rule of thumb that can ...
Perfecting Basic Extrication Skills - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBOct 14, 2013 · Although any make or model will help develop your skills, later-model cars are more relevant to our operations due the fact that technology in the auto industry has advanced so quickly during the ...
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 ...
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