Instructor Provides Firefighter Forcible Entry Training, Showing Use of Forcible Entry Tools

Fire instructor Rich Cantarella and Interstate Rescue provide firefighter forcible entry training in this fire training video. Cantarella teaches forcible entry techniques with a forcible entry door prop, while discussing the importance of training on simple tasks. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Anytime I do this, I use ‘strike’ or ‘hit’ which means one. We use ‘drive’ to tell the others that we …

Insight Training: Firefighter Thermal Imaging Camera Training Using Max Fire Box

Andy Starnes of Insight Training provides firefighter thermal imaging camera training using a Max Fire Box and a FLIR thermal imaging camera. Using this flashover training device, Starnes shows how to forecast fire behavior and how to use a thermal imaging camera for firefighting decision making at a Interstate Rescue training in Bridgeport, WV. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: My name is Andy …

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Firefighter Chainsaw Training Video Covers Basic Firefighter Roof Ventilation Cuts/Principles

Super Vac Regional Sales Manager Gary Wilkins provides basic firefighter chainsaw training during a Central Alabama Training Solution annual training event. Attendees attempted firefighter roof ventilation cuts using battery- and gas-powered fire ventilation saws equipped with a depth gauge. Firefighters cut into decking material with unexposed rafters and double-layer shingles. Here, we have a battery-operated chainsaw and a gas-operated chainsaw. …

Instructor Discusses Importance of Volunteer Firefighter Tools and Hydraulic Ventilation Firefighting

Central Alabama Training Solutions instructor Shaun McAteer demonstrates how hydraulic ventilation firefighting can aid small, understaffed volunteer fire departments. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This is a very helpful tool. It has a very good purpose. You might be low on manpower while you’re out in the county because you’re volunteers. I commend you for that. I’m a volunteer as well where I …

AMCA Insite Offers A One-Hour Firefighting Training Program To Teach About Positive Pressure Ventilation

This one-hour AMCA (the Air Movement and Control Association) insite™ Webinar Series covers the evolution of PPVs and AMCA 240 certification, along with ventilation principles, including entrained airflow and back pressure factors. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The broadcast is now starting. All attendees are in listen only mode. Hello everyone. Welcome to today’s AMCA insight webinar on positive pressure, ventilators, PPV, and …

Snap-tite Hose Inc Rep Discusses Fire Hose Management Using the N-Dura Fire Hose

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 …

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Super Vac Representative Discusses How to Calculate Air Changes Per Hour in Firefighter Ventilation Training Video

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 …

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Coaling Fire District Chief Backs MSA European-Style Helmet, Weighs in on Ongoing Debate

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 …