In the final part of this training series, Poudre Fire Lieutenant Dan Santillanes provides instruction for Fire Academy Recruits working through a low visibility environment on a primary search assignment while managing their hand tools.

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  Tools.

One thing I did notice a lot is, and it happens a lot once we start getting tired and maybe not even tired, but just start focusing on what we’re trying to do. Our tool comes back a little bit, so then that leaves our landmark in a weird spot for our partner.

So make sure we’re getting it at 90.

Yes sir.

Steve said it yesterday, but making sure everything we do is in 90s. Like my tools at a 90, when I turn, I’m turning at a 90. And that keeps me oriented in my mind, keeps that roadmap that I’m making in my mind, like more clear. So that way I’m not scooting at a side, at an angle sideways.

I’m turning 90. I know exactly which way I’m going.

Um, and don’t be afraid to investigate with your tool either. Like, that’s why we have our tools too, it extends our arm. So just recognizing what we have.

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