As a firefighter, it is essential to keep all your equipment in good working order to ensure it can operate at full capacity when an emergency occurs. Chainsaws, like any other piece of equipment, can break and wear over time, but regular…
How to Operate A Power Saw: In order to correctly operate and master a power saw, it’s essential you know all the parts, functions, and features of it. Firefighters and fire emergency responders need to be proficient in and knowledgeable of power saw operation just as…
Chainsaw Use & Safety Guidelines: Chainsaws are used by firefighters for rescue and entry during facility structural fires, are operated to help control wildland fires, and are utilized in search and rescue operations. It is essential firefighters and emergency…
Decontamination Process: Firefighter exposure to dangerous chemicals and carcinogenic particulates are a known leading cause of cancer among firefighters. However, implementing a clear decon alley process at facility fires can help to reduce exposure to the individual…
Cancer Warning Signs: Firefighting is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. Besides the obvious exposure to dangerous temperature levels and active fires, firefighters are also exposed to an array of cancer-causing chemicals and…
Be Aware of Exposure Risks: According to the Firefighters Cancer Support Network, firefighters have a nine percent higher chance of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher chance of dying from cancer than the regular U.S. population. Firefighters can be…
Chimney Fires Blog Series: In this series on chimney fires, we have discussed the basics like “What Are Chimney Fires?” and proper procedures like “How to Respond to a Chimney Fire.” In this blog post, we will discuss perhaps the most important aspect of chimney fires,…
Chimney Fires Blog Series: In our Chimney Fires blog series, we aim to educate and equip firefighters, emergency responders, and fire chiefs with the resources they need to train their teams to effectively and safely eliminate dangerous chimney fires. In our Chimney…
Ground Ladder Techniques: In our previous training post titled “Proper Ground Ladder Use Procedures for Firefighters,” we discussed the basics of ground ladders, maintenance, and repair. In this article, we will continue with ground ladders discussing proper lifting,…
