GFD Car fire and again NO SCBA? What are we doing?
Friday, April 30, 2010
WTF – Wear all the PPE
Guess we still need to beat some sense into some of us. Officer should have stopped this before it started. Come on not wearing SCBA at a car fire. Though that this was settled this back in the 70’s Car fire are no different from another fire. They contain hazards that are not always apparent. so if you got it wear it! EVERY TIME!
From You Tube engine139 — April 27, 2010 — Evansville Indiana Close Call Magnesium Explosion Car Fire
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Free Training
Havne had time to look this over too much but looks interesting .
On your own on this
FREE
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/first_responders/
First Responder Safety at a Small Aircraft or Helicopter Accident
As small aircraft and helicopters have become more complex, technology has provided systems that have enhanced operational safety. In the event of an accident, many of these systems have presented additional hazards to first responders or any potential rescuer at an aircraft accident scene. The FAA, in cooperation with General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), various manufacturers and first responder professional organizations, has developed training for safety at an aircraft accident scene. While the material was initially developed for firefighters, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and police, it provides useful information for any persons that may come across an aircraft accident. Flash Player is required to view each module.
Module 1 Systems and Material Hazards
- Recommended for firefighters and EMS.
- Primary module that identifies hazards unique to aircraft accidents.
Module 2 Aircraft Type Familiarization and Mission Specific Hazards
- Recommended for firefighters and EMS.
- Outlines aircraft variations in service and hazards associated with certain aircraft usage.
Module 3 Command and Recovery
- Recommended for firefighters, EMS and law enforcement for aircraft accident protocol development.
- Recognizes operational protocol for managing an accident scene and requirements related to the investigation of the accident.
Module 4 Ballistic Parachute System Familiarization
- Recommended for firefighters and recovery personnel.
- Provides information that will detail the installation, operation and techniques used by manufacturers to disable a Ballistic Parachute System so that the first responder will have a better understanding if tasked by the manufacturer to disable the system.
Module 5 Systems and Material Hazards for Rescuers
- Recommended for police, airport and the aviation community or others that may be tasked with initial rescue.
- Provides material from Module 1, however recognizes that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may not be equivalent to firefighter/EMS Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and does not address extrication.
Additional accident and training resources:
- GAMA website for manufacturer specific information: General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
- FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) for additional FAA guidance.
- FAA Aircraft Registry
Reporting an accident:
2010 AFG Application Period Open:
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides valuable grant information and will walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@dhs.gov. During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand.
For access to the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Guidance or FAQs visit www.firegrantsupport.com/afg/.
Uncle Jay Explains for April 19th and26th
Was on the road last week so here is a double header for Uncles explains for April 19th and 26th. Enjoy!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friends of Ken Soderbeck
Hand-in-Hand Needs a Helping Hand!
Ken Soderbeck Restoration Fund Established
In the early morning hours of April 14, 2010 Ken Soderbeck’s famed “Hand-in-Hand” Fire Apparatus Restoration Shop in Jackson Michigan was heavily damaged by fire. They have started a fund drive to help at Friends of Ken Soderbeck
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Little Rascals fire truck Cute
Over at Flashover TV they posted this Little Rascals clip of them making a fire truck. Loved the Little rascals.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
In case you missed it- Jon Voight’s, Letter to America
Well written letter to America by actor Jon Voight was recently aired on the huckabee show. Below is the YouTube link and links to other site that carried it. Also include the full text of the letter.
williambellor — April 10, 2010 — Jon Voight was a guest on the Mick Huckabee show on April 10th, 2010. On the show he read an open letter to America and to Barack Obama where he discussed the future of America and the need for us all to get involved in our individual states Tea-Party movement in order to save our nation.
“In one year, the American people are witnessing the greatest lie that is cleverly orchestrated by President Obama and his whole administration,” he wrote. mwww.mikehuckabee.com
Jon Voight's Letter to America… Obama's Lies and America's Plunge ...
Apr 12, 2010 ... On the Huckabee Show over the weekend, conservative actor Jon Voight read aloud a letter he wrote to the people of America. ...
www.frugal-cafe.com/
Jon Voight: America Witnessing Greatest Lie Cleverly Orchestrated ...
Apr 11, 2010 ... Jon Voight has written a startling letter to President Obama and the American people that he read on Mike Huckabee's Fox News program ...
Antique fire equipment, building destroyed in blaze in Jackson County
A late-night fire that destroyed Ken Soderbeck's Jackson MI fire apparatus restoration shop. (news report below)
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2010/04/antique_fire_equipment_buildin.html
Antique fire equipment, building destroyed in early morning blaze in Jackson County | - MLive.com
www.mlive.com
Ledford said the building is destroyed, but some of the contents can be salvaged. He estimated the structure was worth $150,000 to $200,000, but would not venture to estimate the value of the contents.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Good video from Lake Station IN
Good pre-arrival video of a fire in Lake Station Indiana. Learn from what happens prior to your arrival. Structure has self vented. and was fully involved in just a few minutes. Remember incident priorities, Life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation, which one are still viable strategies?
mabas21 — March 28, 2010 — LSFD was dispatched to a reported fully involved house fire at about9:15, on arrival heavy smoke and fire blowing from one window was found. It only took a little oxygen for the fire to blow out of every window. Incredible water placement knocked the fire right away and nobody was injured. Thank God the residents were not at home when the fire broke out and investigators were on scene working. Awesome job by LSFD!
LODD
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Hyde Park, NY
Vincent Iaccino of the Roosevelt Fire District Engine Company #1 in Hyde Park, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-12 During a training exercise at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center, Captain Iaccino experienced severe chest pains. While en route, via ambulance, to a local hospital, he went into cardiac arrest and never regained consciousness.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Peru, KS
Harold Reed, Sr. of the Peru Fire District #3 in Peru, KS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-11 While assisting at a rural brush fire, Captain Reed was overcome by smoke. He was treated and subsequently transported to the Sedan City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Monday, April 12, 2010
LODD – Two too many again
| Really we haven't learned about silo fires??? What are we doing?? Let them burn! National Ag Safety Database - Silo Fires: Prevention and Control ... This manual was prepared to inform Tennessee farmers and firefighters about causes, prevention and control of silo fires. TR-122, Industrial Silo Fire and Explosion File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - recommended action for fires of this type is to close off silo ..... |
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Sackets Harbor, NY
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Garrett Loomis of the Sackets Harbor Fire Department in Sackets Harbor, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-11 Assistant Fire Chief Loomis was among members of his fire department that had arrived on-scene of a reported silo fire. Loomis had climbed the silo to investigate the situation and was returning back down the ladder when the silo exploded. Assistant Fire Chief Loomis died from injuries sustained in the explosion. The incident remains under investigation. Incident Location: 14471 County Rte 145, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 (USNG: 18T VP 1304 6178).
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Gainsville, MO
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Donald E Schaper of the Timber Knob Volunteer Fire Department in Gainsville, MO has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-09 Firefighter Schaper responded to an Emergency request for aid for an unknown type of incident. Arriving at the scene in his personal vehicle, he suffered an unknown medical emergency. Life saving efforts were provided by other responders on scene, and Firefighter Schaper was transported to Baxter Regional Hospital in Mountain Home Arkansas where he died.
Uncle Jay Explains: Apr. 12, 2010
Time for this weeks UncleJayExplains — April 11, 2010 — The news has enough disasters, we don't need to schedule one on April 15. That's the same day Lincoln died, the ...
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Where is the spring rains?
Additional open burning restrictions to begin April 12
Due to an increased concern about wildfires across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is tightening restrictions on campfires in 37 Minnesota counties beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 12. Full Story
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Web site!
MINNESOTA’S CL-215 -A few years ago Minnesota (MN) purchased two used CL-215 water bombers for fire fighting in the Northern part of the state.
Current MN wildfire information
Friday, April 9, 2010
Another Trench Collapse
Ohio sewer line trench collapse Yet another reason for trench rescue training, keeps firefighters and responders safe in these types of rescues. One Victim was saved after 6 hours, and one lost. Just goes to show that this is not a short incident at best, this is a time consuming incident that requires safety first as in everything you respond to.
HUDSON, Ohio — Crew members dug through rain-soaked muck to rescue two workers trapped after a sewer line trench at a residential construction site collapsed Wednesday. Full story here with pictures
Ohio sewer line trench collapse kills 1 worker - Yahoo! News
Apr 8, 2010 ... Crew members dug through rain-soaked muck to rescue two workers trapped after a sewer line trench at a residential construction site ...
In case you missed it
The has been a link posted on Firefighter Close calls with Dave Dodsons PPT file on the Art of Reading Smoke. This is an interesting class and if you get the chance to attend one do so. Remember know your enemy.
THE ART OF READING SMOKE POWERPOINT
Thursday, April 8, 2010 by Dave Dodson for FireFighterCloseCalls.com
For more information davedodson@q.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Send Off for Brian Carey
jackb3856 — April 06, 2010 — It was a send-off fit for a hero. And that's what people are calling Brian Carey. The funeral for the 28-year-old firefighter from Homewood drew firefighters from all over the Midwest.
To see all of the fire departments represented at the funeral is to get a sense of what firefighters call "the brotherhood."
Hundreds of firefighters came from Arlington Heights, Lake Zurich, Green Bay, and Little Rock. Most didn't know Brian Carey. Never met him. That doesn't matter, they say.
"The brotherhood is thick. It's deep," said Deputy Chief Bill Potocki, New Lenox EMS.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Uncle Jay Explains April 5th 2010
With your new iPad, all the news is so much more A) exciting; B) expensive; C) easier to drop and break; D) ...
Friday, April 2, 2010
WTF – This Guy got elected???
If too many people go to the tip of Florida and start bouncing up and down like a diving board it will break off too??? Will an island really tip over? I am surprised that the admiral kept a straight face? Seriously this Guy voted for medical reform? Now we know.
Congressman Hank Johnson worried Guam may tip over (video) - Examiner.com
REP. HANK JOHNSON SAYS GUAM WILL CAPSIZE - Weekly World News (satire)
Rep. Hank Johnson In Fear of Guam Tipping Over and Capsizing (VIDEO) - Gather.com
Addressing Adm. Robert Willard, who commands the Navy's Pacific Fleet, Johnson made a tippy motion with his hands and said sternly, "My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize."
LODD
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Tucson, AZ
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Dennis Robinson of the Three Points Fire Department in Tucson, AZ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-30
Initial Summary:
A few hours after participating in roof ventilation training on the fire department's portable burn trailer, Captain Robinson fell ill at Three Point's Station 92. He was transported to Saint Mary's Hospital, but succumbed to his injury the following day. The nature of the fatal injury is still under investigation. Incident Location: 11777 W Camino Lucido, Tucson, AZ 85735 (USNG: 12S VA 7956 5538)
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