Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Fireground”
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 …
In this continued vehicle extrication training, instructor Bryce Segovia takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on the stabilization technique using Paratech struts within multi-car pile-up accidents. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So, we’ll show you kind of how to do that, but you can use these in a typical tension buttress. Tie them right to each other and still ratchet it or you can …
Arvada Auto X instructor, Bryce Segovia challenges firefighters with this multi-car pile-up extrication scenario at Arvada Auto X 2023 featuring Next Level Extrication in Arvada, CO. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: My name’s Bryce. I’m with Arvada fire. I’ve been with 16 years. I’m on Truck 54 right now. So this, this one we created three years ago. Brand new to Auto X, …
Arvada Auto X instructor, Scott Johnson-Meyers challenges firefighters with this “Final Destination” type scenario where a driver has been impaled through the shoulder and skewered to their seat at Arvada Auto X 2023 featuring Next Level Extrication and DeWalt Amkus Extrication Tools. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So obviously this guy’s having a bad day. He has a pole through him. So this …
This structure fire training video teaches firefighters how to go vertical using the coupling drop method on an exterior staircase at a multi-family dwelling structure fire. Proper fire hose technique results in quicker fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: My engineer may be bringing the line to me here, I’m going to do what we call a coupling drop. So taking the …
This multi-dwelling structure fire training video provides fire hose management training. Lead-Stretch-Advance instructors, Leo Meli and Tyler Capron teach firefighters how to set themselves up for success with proper fire hose layout technique. Proper fire hose layout technique results in quicker fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So segmenting the stretch, right, we’re going to need typically a 50 foot plank. The …
This structure fire training Lead-Stretch-Advance instructor, Leo Meli provides fire hose handling technique training. Firefighters train on proper fire hose advancement, where they learn the tip of doubling back with the fire hose. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: When you’re coming up on an objective, pull past, you know we always talk about going wide around our corners, if we pull past to …
