In this weeks True Grit Nugget, instructor Marcos Orozco explains that primary search isn’t about following the engine, it’s about finding the fire, finding victims, and covering the structure quickly. Every second matters when someone’s survival is on the line. This training was at the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association 2026 Fire College in Aurora, Colorado. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Basically, we …
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In this weeks True Grit Nugget, instructor Marcus Sweeney explains how to find the fire simply by fluxing your nozzle while at the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association 2026 Fire College in Aurora, Colorado. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: If you’re just flowing like that, I feel like you’re not going to feel the heat, so…that might protect you. Like, ‘I don’t even …
Join TrueGrit at the CSFFA Fire College live burn demonstration. What are the benchmarks for making entry and getting the job done? In this True Grit training session, firefighters break down the importance of setting clear benchmarks, communicating progress, and staying focused on the mission in challenging fire ground conditions. Train with purpose. Work as a team. Get the job …
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Join TrueGrit at the CSFFA Fire College live burn demonstration where no matter your department’s manpower or equipment, basic firefighting fundamentals work anywhere. In today’s training run, we broke down crucial assignments: from the first due truck going interior ahead of the hose line to locate and isolate the fire, to the second due truck softening the building as an …
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Stay safer on the fireground by changing the way you move! Stop standing up in the worst heat and smoke. Dropping down puts you right where the temperature is cooler and where the victims actually are. But standard crawling pushes your weight forward—meaning if you hit a hole in the floor, you are going right into it. Instead, use the …
Discover how to customize your fire water can strap for different body sizes and easier carrying. By switching from a single-point to a two-point connection using a prusik cord, you can instantly distribute the heavy load across your back and shoulder without fighting with annoying box-like straps. This breakdown explores how a two-point setup improves comfort in large buildings, how …
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