This week a couple of quick program updates and a discussion on the residential attic fire.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Monthly Archives: June 2014
An Interview with Chief Gord Schriener Comox Fire Department
This week an interview with a Fire Chief that is all about training and safety.
Some insights on training, leadership and safety.
Contact Chief Schreiner at – firehall@comox.ca for further information.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Situational Awareness Matters! – An Interview with Dr. Rich Gasaway
An interview with Chief Rich Gasaway on the subject of Situational Awareness, and how it impacts us on the fireground and all emergency incidents.
Visit samatters.com for more information
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Commandsim – Using Fireground Simulations – An Interview with Jim Murphy
Some tips for using computer simulation in training and an interview with Jim Murphy from Commandsim and SimsUShare software.
This software is extremely affordable for a department or and individual, and is available for iPhone, iPad or android as well.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
The Residential Garage Fire
Fireground Accountability (Compared to a restaurant)
This week a slight departure where we take a humorous and lighthearted look about a serious subject while making the point, that sometimes we need to look outside our own service to find ways to do things better!
We compare incident management to a restaurant operation!
Stay safe, and stay thinking!
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Houston LODD Review and RECEOVS
LISTEN TO THIS WEEKS EPISODE HERE.
Acknowledgement of the Houston LODD at the Southwest INN Fire
Captain EMT Matthew Renaud Age 35 – Engine 51
Engineer EMT Operator Robert BeBee Age 41 – Engine 51
Firefighter EMT Robert Garner, Age 29 – Engine 68
Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, Age 24 – Engine 68
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the additional 13 members injured including the Captain of Engine 68 still hospitalized in critical condition as of this episode.
A subject that was requested from a listener on Fireground operations.
R E C E O V S
Rescue , Exposures, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Ventilation, Salvage.
Ventilation belongs somewhere between confinement and extinguishment and if you follow those steps in order you will have a more successful fireground operation.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
The Safety Officer
This week we look at the on scene safety officer and offer a review of some check sheets that might assist in making the job easier.
Acknowledge the LODD of Phoenix firefighter Bradley Harper.
Acknowledge the LODD of Dallas Firefighter Stanley Wilson
Safety Checksheets reviewed:
Structure Fire, major vehicle accident, Hazardous materials incident, water and ice rescue, and technical rescue
Stay safe, and stay thinking!
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
A Review of a LODD Report from NIOSH – Case History
This week we acknowledge 3 LODD and we review a recent NIOSH report to see how these reports can serve as the basis for action within our own departments.
The NIOSH report in entirety can be found HERE.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Social Media & The Fire Service – An Interview with Ellen Rossano
This week special Guest Ellen Rossano and I discuss social media use.
We look at the organization use, interaction with the media, and personal use by members.
This one is not a “tactical” fire service training in any way, but more of an administrative look at this interesting topic.
Contact information for Ellen is Included in the episode. ellen.rossano@gmail.com
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013