Just a quick overview and some commentary on some common fire and emergency incidents.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Door to Door Operations
This week we look at breaking down the fireground operation and response from Door to door. From the door of your house to the door of the station, from the door of the station to the apparatus door, from the overhead doors of the station to the door of the structure on fire and back again.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
The Residential Attic Fire
This week a couple of quick program updates and a discussion on the residential attic fire.
Pete Lamb
Copyright 2013
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