Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Fireground”
This This firefighter safety and survival training video provides firefighter self-rescue training. ‘When Things Go Bad Inc.’ instructor, Paul Capo teaches firefighters how to safely escape a structure fire in low visibility conditions by following a fire hose out of the structure. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The team one, we’re calling this, is going to go in with their bunker gear on, …
This firefighter entanglement training, “When Things Go Bad, Inc.” instructor, Paul Capo prepares firefighters so they are able to cut themselves out of wire entanglement to escape constriction and avoid a firefighter rapid intervention team response. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So step two, stop, back up, is one. I try to just take it off so. Alright. They can’t, we’re not gonna …
This firefighter training video provides firefighter entanglement training drills. Firefighters learn how to safely manage and escape wire entanglement to avoid a firefighter RIT team response. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The goal of this is we’re going to teach you the four ways you can get out of entanglement. So, I feel something, so stop and back up. Now when you stop …
In the sixth and final part of this series, Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker shows the firefighters how to safely release the tie-back rig after passengers have been extricated from the vehicle. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Let’s take everything out of play. Just release the grip hoist enough to disconnect the chains. We’ll take the chains out. We’ll take the struts …
In part five of the series, Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker gives the firefighters tips on how to approach and extricate the over-turned vehicle while the tie-back rig keeps the vehicle stabilized and secure. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Now we need to come up with an extrication team. We’ve got two cutters and two spreaders. We have a driver who is …
In part four of the series, Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker coordinates the anchor team and stabilization crew as they simultaneously lift the overturned vehicle up onto the Rescue 42s which are then tightened and locked down at the base with ratchet straps, and the tie back safety rig is secured into place. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Let’s get this into …
In part three of the series, Arvada Auto X instructor Donny Ottaway gives firefighters tips while setting up two Rescue 42s with a ratchet strap base, designed to simultaneously catch and stabilize the car as the anchor team hoists the overturned vehicle onto its side. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So we’ll have a stabilization group that’s working with me on the Rescue …
This multi-part fireground training series teaches firefighters how to set up a tie back rig system to create space between a vehicle and barrier in a vehicle extrication scenario. In part two of the series, Next Level Extrication Instructor Paul Shoemaker gives firefighters tips on how to anchor the tie back system for maximum load capacity. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Below is …
This multi-part fireground training series teaches firefighters how to set up a tie back rig system to create space between a vehicle and barrier in a vehicle extrication scenario. In part one of the series, Next Level Extrication Instructor Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on proper technique with a GripHoist. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: (Arvada Auto X 2023 Instructor, Donny …
This vehicle extrication training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Paratech struts to lift a heavy tanker off an SUV. Arvada Auto X Instructor Mike Ulibarri takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on the lifting technique used in heavy vehicle accidents. Proper technique with a Paratech strut results in quicker victim rescue. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: On this one, the best …
