Repost: Andrew Starnes
Instructor Provides Firefighter Forcible Entry Training, Showing Use of Forcible Entry Tools
Fire instructor Rich Cantarella and Interstate Rescue provide firefighter forcible entry training in this fire training video. Cantarella teaches forcible entry techniques with a forcible entry door prop, while discussing the importance of training on simple tasks. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Anytime I do this, I use ‘strike’ or ‘hit’ which means one. We use ‘drive’ to tell the others that we …
DIY Fire Training Props and Firefighter Obstacle Course Help Replicate Real-Life Scenarios
During Interstate Rescue’s Performance Under Pressure training event, instructors built a variety of firefighter training props, including two different firefighter obstacle courses that challenged trainees’ physical and mental stamina. Check out this video for ideas on DIY fire training props.
Insight Training: Firefighter Thermal Imaging Camera Training Using Max Fire Box
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 …
Instructor Teaches Self-Rescue Techniques for a Firefighter Window Hang and Ladder Bails
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 …
Firefighter Chainsaw Training Video Covers Basic Firefighter Roof Ventilation Cuts/Principles
Super Vac Regional Sales Manager Gary Wilkins provides basic firefighter chainsaw training during a Central Alabama Training Solution annual training event. Attendees attempted firefighter roof ventilation cuts using battery- and gas-powered fire ventilation saws equipped with a depth gauge. Firefighters cut into decking material with unexposed rafters and double-layer shingles. Here, we have a battery-operated chainsaw and a gas-operated chainsaw. …
Snap-tite Hose Inc Rep Discusses Fire Hose Management Using the N-Dura Fire Hose
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 …
Coaling Fire District Chief Backs MSA European-Style Helmet, Weighs in on Ongoing Debate
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 …
Watch AMKUS Rescue Tools Provide Vehicle Extrication Training Course in This Firefighter Training Video
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 …
HOT Footage Captures Nozzle Forward Techniques in Alabama during Firefighter Training
The Fire Spotlight crew spent a day with Central Alabama Training Solutions, capturing footage from a variety of one-day training evolutions. In this HOT action, CATS instructor Shaun McAteer teaches Nozzle Forward techniques, focusing on successful interior attacks while putting life first. It will be low visibility. We have hay burning so you will not be able to see. This …
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