Man VS Machine | Tools of the Trade Part 2 of 3 | Firefighter Tools and Equipment
In this training video, instructor Mike Pfeiffer discusses his preference for compact saws in small or confined spaces, the use of a step bit for making inspection holes, and recommendations for tools like wide variety blades and standard drills to handle devices potentially placed by protesters, emphasizing the need for careful and effective measures in their line of work. VIDEO …
Tools of the Trade Part 1 of 3 | Firefighter Tools and Equipment
In this training video, instructor Mike Pfeiffer discusses his preference for small and compact tools, his careful approach to preserving machines in emergency situations, and his choice of a rigid inspection camera for its close-up capabilities and screen quality. Here is the transcript: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: I’m going to preach Milwaukee, ok. But the reason I preach Milwaukee is more there’s …
Heavy Lifting Vehicle Extrication using Paratech Hydra Fusion Struts | Firefighter Training
In this vehicle extrication training, Arvada Auto X instructor, Brian Bird teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment struts and Hydra Fusions to lift a bus off a vehicle at the Arvada Auto X 2023 in Arvada CO. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: When we look at this bus, where are the hard parts on this bus? …
EV Battery Fire Vehicle B Post Wrap | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use chains to tip vehicles on their side during ev battery fires. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on a B-post wrap technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Now let’s talk about the B-post wrap. So just grab a good handful of chain and just walk …
EV Battery Fire Fulcrum Point | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Rescue 42 Shark™ Step Chocks to create a fulcrum point to tip vehicles on their side. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on this ev car fire technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: In weight distribution, where’s the main part of the weight? It’s all …
EV Battery Fire Hydraulic Spreaders Lift | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use hydraulic spreaders to lift vehicles in an car fire and vehicle extrication scenario. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on this ev car fire technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Now with the spreader, as we start to go up with our lateral load, the …
EV Battery Fire Vehicle Removal | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use chains to tow vehicles away during electrical vehicle battery fires. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on this EV car fire technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Now let’s talk about the chains. Using it to pull out the A post, like that, and pulling …
Firefighter Multi-car Pile-up Triangular Lift System Training
This vehicle extrication training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Paratech struts in a multi-car pile-up scenario. Instructors Chris Stufft and Sean Toomey teach firefighters how to set up a vertical/horizontal triangular lift system in order to create space between a vehicle and a jersey barrier so that firefighters have room to extricate the vehicle. Proper technique with …
Firefighter Ladder Hook Two Grab Four | Firefighter Bailout Training
In this structure fire training, When Things Go Bad, Inc. Instructor, Paul Capo teaches firefighters how to safely headfirst bailout of a building using a hook 2 grab 4 firefighter ladder technique. Proper firefighter ladder maneuvering technique results in quicker escape from the building avoiding a firefighter rit team response. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This is called the hook 2 grab 4, …