Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Training To Perform Under Pressure”
In the second episode of the four-part Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Mike McCarthy, provides tips surrounding the use of a TIC to determine where a fire has been at, where it is at now and where it is going based on the flowpath. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Are we seeing any convective currents …
In the opening episode of the four-part Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Mike McCarthy, provides tips surrounding the use of a TIC for making decisions on the fireground. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: We got everyone looking at the front. Do yourselves a favor. If you’ve got a camera, take a lap around the back. …
In the final part of the fire truck tower ladder training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, provides tips on how to utilize your equipment on the fireground without hindering operations for your department. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Ground pads. Y’all have policies about ground pads in your department? Always go down. Okay. What about setting, …
In part 4 of the fire truck tower ladder training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, features the advantages and limitations of a straight stick aerial. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Steve Ripley. Most people call me rip. Easy to remember. I love ladder truck work. Most of my career has been spent on special pieces. Let’s …
In part 3 of the fire truck tower ladder training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, instructs firefighters how to navigate hazards when on the fireground. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Let’s talk about the tower. Alright. It’s a beast of a truck. Aluminum ladder. Big bucket. Nice working area. Alright, so we’ll work off this today. …
In this series of fire truck tower ladder training videos, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, provides firefighters non-verbal communication skills for the fireground when working with an aerial apparatus. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Hand signals. What do we think this means? Lower or come down. If that mic’s not working, I want to use my hand signals. …
In this fire truck tower ladder training video, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, instructs firefighters through a cone tapping drill that helps operators establish the necessary skills they need to be precise with an aerial bucket. This drill is useful for rescues, navigating small areas or performing technical rescues. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This one here is …
