Learn how to fight a strip mall fire using the BlitzFire portable monitor. Captain Sean Gray explains nozzle angle, water placement, and common mistakes to avoid.
Atlanta Regional Firefighting Tactics — Episode 4: Rethinking Exposure Protection in Defensive Operations View Transcript Oh absolutely not. There’s going to be fights over this video. Is what you learned about exposure protection wrong? In the past, all of our textbooks have taught us to put water onto the actual exposures. We’re not taking away […]
Learn how New York firefighters attack a high rise fire. Water supply, stairway advancement, standpipe connection, suppression, ventilation, & more!
When a garage fire is growing, how do you prevent it from spreading to the house? In this episode of Fully Involved, we’re heading to Westchester County, New York, to learn their answers to two critical questions: What ground monitor can help you attack the fire faster? Smooth Bore vs. Fog — Is your nozzle […]
When the 6th floor is fully involved, what do you do first? In this episode of Fully Involved, we’re heading to Westchester County, New York, to learn their transitional attack tactics! Location Profile: Westchester County, NY Westchester County is a unique mix of urban density and suburban sprawl. From 100-story high-rises in nearby New York […]
Master pressurized prime techniques for rural firefighting. Learn how to maintain water flow and prevent air from disrupting drafting operations.
Master the Rural Hitch technique to optimize water supply during rural firefighting operations. Learn how to ensure efficient tanker offloading and continuous water flow.
Learn how to burp draft to secure consistent water flow on the rural fireground. Step-by-step guide, equipment, and tips for smooth operations.
Learn how to assess and use shallow sources for firefighting water supply operations. Master drafting from shallow streams and boost water flow with damming techniques.
Learn how effective tank transfer methods can ensure continuous water supply during rural firefighting operations.
Learn the essential steps for setting up and operating a fill site in rural firefighting to ensure a steady water supply.
Learn how evaluating sources for effective firefighting can help you perform at your best. Get tips for calculating flow rate, damming, and overcoming common challenges.
Learn drafting with multiple intakes to increase water flow in rural firefighting operations. Maximize pump performance and manage friction loss effectively.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Hydrant When it comes to heavy hydrant operations, maximizing available water flow is crucial. Standard single connections often limit a hydrant’s capacity, but with the triple tap hydrant configuration, you can extract the most volume possible from a hydrant’s three outlets. Some fire departments face challenges with limited gate […]
How to Maintain Water Flow When a Hydrant is Blocked Imagine arriving at a fire scene only to find a hydrant blocked by a vehicle or another barrier. Running a supply line through a car window might seem like an exciting movie stunt, but in reality, it’s far from practical. The good news? A four-way […]