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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 …
By Dave Rivett Ventilation fans have been a mainstay in the fire industry for many decades, and during that time, these fans have involved considerably. This article looks at the evolution of battery fan technology and its impact on firefighting. Initially, ventilation fans were utilized in negative pressure application, but in the 1980s, field testing showed positive pressure ventilation (PPV) …
In the first two weeks of 2020, seven roadway responders were struck and killed by vehicles while assisting the public — and that was in the U.S. alone. That’s seven lives in 14 days. In an era of distracted drivers, departments are adopting new emergency lighting and vehicle conspicuity practices to better alert drivers and divert oncoming traffic away from …
Aaron Rhodes and Shawn Michael of the Orlando Fire Department gives a tour of their new SVI truck. The new hazmat truck features state-of-the-art design. Built on a 4-door Sutphen Monarch chassis, the hazmat vehicle includes a climate-controlled walk-through interior, retracting electric awnings, and many more bells and whistles. When spec’ing its new Hazmat, the city of Orlando, FL Fire …
Welcome to Fire Spotlight, a new fire media resource. Here you will find videos, articles and media relating to every aspect of firefighting including training, tactics, equipment and much more. Fire Spotlight seeks to provide a way for firefighters to share information and advance the fire service. Anyone can apply to contribute, making it the most accessible platform for firefighters …
