Fully Involved: Showcasing Top Regional Firefighting Tactics
Fully Involved: Showcasing Top Regional Firefighting Tactics
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New York
E1: Transitional Attack in Westchester County
When the 6th floor is fully involved, what’s your first move? In this episode of Fully Involved, we head to Westchester County, NY, where Deputy Chief Chris Johnson breaks down their transitional attack strategy.
What you’ll learn:
- Why Westchester County advocates for transitional attack.
- When to use a ground monitor vs. deck gun and other equipment decisions.
- Water mapping strategy for the most coverage possible.
- When to aim up and hit the ceiling vs. aim down with an aerial.
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In This Series, You’ll Learn:
- How fire departments across the U.S. tackle challenges with different tactics and flavor.
- Real-world solutions for common problems.
- Tips from experienced firefighters on the ground daily.
- How to adapt regional firefighting methods to strengthen your department.
In the fire service, the term fully involved refers to a structure entirely engulfed in flames—demanding every bit of focus, skill, and teamwork to extinguish. But it’s more than just a technical term. It is a mindset. It’s about going all in—100% effort, no hesitation, no shortcuts. This series celebrates the passion, grit, and determination of the departments that live this mindset on every call.
When it comes to firefighting, no two departments are the same. That’s why we’re taking you coast-to-coast, showcasing the strategies, philosophies, and regional firefighting tactics that define aggressive fire departments.
“There’s going to be fights over this video”
— Sean Gray, Captain, Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
This is firefighting in its purest form—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the frontlines.
What is Fully Involved?
Fully Involved isn’t about telling you what to do—it’s about giving you a front-row seat to the raw, real, and relentless world of American firefighting.
We’re traveling the country to meet firefighters where they live and work—on their turf, where every tactic and philosophy is forged in real-world conditions. This series gives you direct insights from peers who train, fight fires, and respond to calls similar to yours—sharing their knowledge to help you perform at your best.
WE’RE ON A MISSION TO CAPTURE REGIONAL OPINIONS
We’re showcasing the most debated firefighting tactics and the philosophies that drive each crew. Think your department has an aggressive fireground strategy to share?
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