This week some considerations for operating as the incident commander. The primary discussion is about a structure fire, but also we discuss how these techniques can apply to other incidents as well.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Portable Extinguisher Use
This week we look at an underutilized tool in the fire service, the portable fire extinguisher.
We talk a little bit about the”can”, pressurized water, using CO2 in the right circumstances, and using dry chemical by itself or with water.
We briefly chat about class K extinguishers found in commercial kitchen areas and also the specialized class D flammable metals extinguishers.
A bunch of announcements and updates as well as the Toledo and Arkansas LODD.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Vehicle Extrication – An Interview with Mike Smith from Boron Extrication
This week we look at vehicle extrication, vehicle construction with Michael Smith from Boron extrication.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Unanticpated Fireground Incidents – Murphy’s Law
This week we speak about incidents that go wrong for a variety of reasons on the fireground. These have little to do with the building on fire and more to do with operations.
Problems with drafting from water sources
Falls on the fireground due to unseen hazards
Laying hose inadvertently
Pumpers chocking on smoke and stalling
LDH hose being run over in dual wheels
Members falling ill upon arrival
Aerial frozen
Supply lines not charged and burning
Wrong direction, wrong address
Missed calls and more
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Sandy Hook Elementary School – An Interview with Chief William Halstead
This week we have an interview with Fire Chief William Halstead of the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Department in Newtown Connecticut. Chief Halstead was involved on December 14, 2012, when 20 children and 6 adults were murdered in a horrific crime at the Sandy Hook Elementary school.
The fire department had a supporting role in this primarily police operation.
This episode is in memory of those lives lost and the families directly affected. We are only discussing the fire department operation because that is the nature of the Firefighter Training Podcast.
Our thoughts are with the families who suffered loss of life to family, friends and loved ones, and also we respect and honor the police officers in Newtown as well as the Connecticut State police and many of the other agencies that responded.
At the end of the episode there is a website given by the chief where any listener who would like to assist in some small way might be able to do so.
Quotable Leadership
This week we take quotes from everyday life and put a fire service twist on them. The episode is good for fire officers, firefighters, chiefs, and for anyone, it’s really about life in general with a fire service twist.
The new year is all about resolutions so maybe there is something for you to take from .
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Operating at the scene of explosions
This week we will talk about some of the additional basic considerations which must be factored into your decision making when you respond and operate at the scene of an explosion, regardless of the cause.
Sign up for the January training sessions here.
http://petelamb.blogspot.com/2013/12/size-up-training-opportunities.html
Contact us if you would like a speaking engagement in your area.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Christmas Greetings and a special “Twas the night before christmas”
A short lighthearted episode this week, with greetings from near and far, thank you to the listeners, and a firefighting version of the poem Twas the night before Christmas!
Reminder of training announcements for January. Details and registration can be found here.
http://petelamb.blogspot.com/2013/12/size-up-training-opportunities.html
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Fire Service Expectations
This week we talk about expectations and how they affect the fire service and your organization.
We also announce 2 Size up training session webinars for January.
For January 8th, 2014 at 7:00 PM Eastern Click this link
For January 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM Eastern Click this link
Pete Lamb
SCBA Basics – An Interview with Chief Jim Blanchard
This week a special announcement and request for our Christmas episode, and some serious talk about SCBA basics and training techniques using the Scott breathing apparatus.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013