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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 …
In this training video, Jason Abitz recalls an incident when six FDNY firefighters lost their lives while trying to execute a window hang, falling 50 feet onto concrete. Abitz goes on to teach various firefighter self-rescue techniques, including proper firefighter window hang techniques and safe firefighter window bailout skills VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Today, we are learning about firefighter window hanging and …
Check out recent training from Interstate Rescue! If you’re looking for firefighter training ideas, this Performance Under Pressure evolution was designed to force personnel to perform under intense physical and mental pressure. This firefighter training video includes an obstacle course and firefighter training props, along with live burn training and cognitive ability training. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The firefighters are going to …
Last week marked the conclusion of the Front Range Fire Consortium Fire Academy Recruit Class 2021-1, culminating with 14 hours of non-stop calls and real-life scenarios during Hell Day/Night. Eighteen individuals completed their training and will begin their careers within their respective agencies.
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 …
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 …
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 …
