Kristy, Author at Fire Spotlight

Throwing Ladders | Structure Fire Firefighter Training

This structure fire training video provides ladder throwing tips to help firefighters eliminate steps and raise ladders more efficiently. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: I know you all know how to throw ladders. My hope today is maybe we can eliminate steps, and build some efficiency. Firm and level ground, overhead obstructions, all that stuff’s assumed. Low shoulder carry, that chicken wing comes …

To move from standing… you’re not walking with it, you’re stepping forward. Always leaving a nice strong base deep and wide, never crossing over with your feet. The transition from there, is down to your knee, then right back to the same position.

Two Person Hose Team – ‘When Things Go Bad’

Hose Management

Vehicle Extrication Training Ideas from Parker, Colorado Fire College

Firefighters at Parker Fire College are presented with vehicle extrication training ideas. They undergo a series of vehicle extrication techniques including dash roll extrication, rescue extrication and ‘B’ post blowout. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: SAFE THE CAR When we show up on scene, we want to ‘safe the car’. What that means is to try to put it in park or put …