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Beaver Lane Fire & Rescue Technical Rescue Certified Firefighter Nick Griffin moderates Part 2 of Fire Spotlight’s Heavy Lifting and Stabilization Training series. Griffin describes this recent pit scenario — a bobtail semi truck rolled on top of a car. Crews learned how to perform a control roll using Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment HydraFusion Struts in conjunction with a …
Fire Spotlight joined Beaver Lane Fire Rescue and Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment experts for heavy lifting and stabilization training at Secrest Wrecker Service in Monroe, NC. A lot of great info came out of this event, so we’re breaking up this instructional footage into a six-week series. Check back each week for the latest video. Here’s the first video …
Infographic by Will Carver | Fire Spotlight Staff
This infographic demonstrates the level of severity during an indoor carbon monoxide leak. It is recommended that firefighters apply oxygen when levels hit 35ppm. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless and dangerous gas (both toxic and flammable) formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon. It combines with hemoglobin more than 200 times faster than oxygen does, decreasing the blood’s ability …
Instructors at Front Range Fire Consortium Academy teach firefighter trainees how to deal with conflict on an illegal burn call. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Make contact with them. Get to know what the nature of it is. What are they burning? Do they have a permit? If it’s legal, make sure they have the ability to put it out if it gets …
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority strategically plans and executes a controlled structure burn in Loveland, CO. The house was donated to the department and was used as a fire training facility for two weeks prior to the burn down. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: We’re going to start the fire. We have two, pallet crates inside. It’s in the center of the building. Some …
In this Fire Spotlight video, firefighters go through a vehicle extrication training course. Using the Jaws of Life tool, firefighters perform a vehicle extrication door removal. They also practice skills useful for vehicle fires and medical assistance. Below is a transcription of the video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: You need one person in charge with one plan. You have to communicate that …
IndyCar Dr. Andrew Stevens, M.D. discusses Indy Car vehicle extrication, injuries and techniques versus everyday street vehicle extrication, injuries and techniques with Colorado firefighters and EMT’s in his keynote speech given at the Colorado State Firefighters Association 2021 in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Stevens touches on IndyCar extrication team code systems, patient self-assessment strategies, advancements spinal injury protocol, and the potential …
In this firefighter video, Andy Starnes delivers a speech with advice for new firefighters. He explains a few firefighter rules to live by on the importance of being smart and hard-working. He also gives them firefighter tips on work/life balance. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The biggest problem in the fire service is a closed mind and a closed nozzle. I don’t care …
NYFP Firefighter Vinnie Fowler died in 1999 because firefighters couldn’t get him up seven steps. This stairwell rescue training video demonstrates how to rescue a down firefighter in a stairwell with one-man, two-man and three-man rescue techniques. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Vinnie Fowler, 1999, 250 pounds died because they couldn’t get him up seven steps. He was a husband, and he was …
