A Snap-tite Hose Inc. representative provided fire hose management tips during a 2021 Central Alabama Training Solutions event, explaining proper hand placement techniques. He also discussed the construction of the N-Dura fire hose and how its build prevents hose reaction. Below is a transcription of the video: This is our gladiator. It has a 177-inner diameter. It’s designed for the …
Fire Spotlight continually highlights firefighter stories. In this video, we capture firefighter and instructor Shaun McAteer from the Tuscaloosa Fire Department, discussing his own firefighter mistakes in this video. He had to use his fire training and keep calm during a high-stress situation when everything seemed to go wrong. McAteer got tangled in his hoses, lost his oxygen and knocked …
A Super Vac representative discusses how to calculate air changes per hour in this Central Alabama Training Solutions firefighter ventilation training video. In the fire industry, it’s generally accepted that 10 air changes are required to properly ventilate most rooms, fully removing the stagnant air from all of the room’s corners. This video demonstrates a Super Vac battery fan in …
Making it snow?! Nah. Just some foam action with Apparatus Equipment & Service, Saratoga Springs Fire & Rescue, Safe Fleet and Phoschek Foam.
Coaling Fire District Chief Scott White of a local Alabama fire department gives his candid opinion on European fire helmets. Chief White proudly wears an MSA helmet, despite the popularity of traditional fire helmets and the ongoing debate of European vs American fire helmets. This is a transcription of a firefighter video recently captured at Central Alabama Training Solutions: This …
In this vehicle extrication training course, Central Alabama Training Solutions shows how to correctly use tools such as AMKUS Rescue Tools. See how vehicle extrication door removal is done properly. Also shown is how to cut glass with DeWalt FLEXVOLT tools as opposed to using a traditional ax. Below is a transcription of the video: Bring your hand in here …
Watch this boy show his dedication and eagerness to become a firefighter. Filmed at a training day with Beaver Lane Fire & Rescue.
What a tremendous day with these crews from Reeds Volunteer Fire Department , Lexington Fire Department , A-RC-H Fire & Rescue Tyro Fire Department Inc!! Outstanding work even in the pouring rain!
The Fire Spotlight crew spent a day with Central Alabama Training Solutions, capturing footage from a variety of one-day training evolutions. In this HOT action, CATS instructor Shaun McAteer teaches Nozzle Forward techniques, focusing on successful interior attacks while putting life first. It will be low visibility. We have hay burning so you will not be able to see. This …
Watch fire engulf multiple house fires in Arnold PA. Video by Steven Matto.
