The Buzz on Technical Rescue Podcast host Bob Duemmel talks with Mike Donahue founder of Progressive Rescue in this edition of The Buzz on Technical Rescue. Bob and Mike discuss various aspects of rope rescue operations during this session. They look at safety, equipment, knots and rigging related to rope rescue. Mike shares some thoughts on how a team or department functions at a rope rescue incident. www.state.nj.us/njoem/taskforce1/index.html www.progressiverescue.com New Jersey Task Force One Search and Rescue 36:56 minutes (21.13 MB)
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The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations
VCOS Radio Firehouse.com Editor Peter Matthews hosts a roundtable with three fire chiefs, looking at a number of issues facing the fire service. Guests include Battalion Chief Norvin Collins from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue in Oregon, Chief Jim Harrington from the Gates, NY, Fire District and Chief Chief Greg Render from Signal Hill Fire Department in Belleville, IL. Volunteer & Combination Officers Section Beyond Hoses and Helmets VCOS Symposium in the Sun Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Gates Fire District Signal Hill Fire Department 35:06 minutes (20.09 MB)
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VCOS Radio: Roundtable on Fire-based EMS, Mutual Aid and Budgets
The Leader's Toolbox Host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway talks with Ponderosa, TX, Fire Chief Fred Windisch about alternative staffing models. Chief Windisch emphasizes the importance of identifying the root problems with your department’s staffing to help keep the proper number of members on the street. The two discuss the value of being “mission-centric” and the need to evaluate your organization’s and community’s needs. Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments National Fire Academy's Volunteer Incentive Program 38:23 minutes (22 MB) PDF Attachment:
News & Events Firehouse.com talks with Firehouse World Program Director Harvey Eisner and Show Manager Mary Velline about the upcoming conference and trade show in San Diego. Mary reports on the recent partnership with the California State Firefighter’s Association (CFSA) and how their annual conference will be co-located at Firehouse World. This partnership, bringing California’s best teachers and instructors to San Diego, expands the learning opportunites through a number of workshops and assocition meetings. Firehouse World CSFA's Annual Conference at Firehouse 13:52 minutes (7.96 MB)
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Firehouse World 2010 Preview
News & Events Firehouse.com writer Ed Ballam talks with Bill Foster, vice president and member of the board of directors of Spartan Motors. Foster has been a firefighter for more than 30 years and is a huge advocate for apparatus maintenance training. He talks about what firefighters should and should not do to keep their apparatus on safely on the road. 44:43 minutes (25.59 MB)
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Apparatus Maintenance: Bill Foster on Apparatus Safety
News & Events Firehouse.com writer Ed Ballam continues his coverage of apparatus maintenance as he talks with Glenn Davis, the founder and owner of Lakes Region Fire Apparatus Inc., an apparatus service center and HME/Ahrens-Fox dealer in Tamworth, NH. The two discuss the need to find a competent and trusted service center as part of a solid apparatus preventative maintenance program. 15:22 minutes (8.83 MB)
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Apparatus Maintenance: Glenn Davis on Preventative Maintenance Programs
News & Events Firehouse.com writer Ed Ballam continues his coverage of apparatus maintenance as he talks with Glenn Davis, the founder and owner of Lakes Region Fire Apparatus Inc., an apparatus service center and HME/Ahrens-Fox dealer in Tamworth, NH. The two discuss the need to find a competent and trusted service center as part of a solid apparatus preventative maintenance program. 15:22 minutes (8.83 MB)
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Apparatus Maintenance: Glenn Davis on Preventative Maintenance Programs
News & Events Firehouse.com writer Ed Ballam continues his coverage of apparatus maintenance as he talks with Glenn Davis, the founder and owner of Lakes Region Fire Apparatus Inc., an apparatus service center and HME/Ahrens-Fox dealer in Tamworth, NH. The two discuss the need to find a competent and trusted service center as part of a solid apparatus preventative maintenance program. 15:22 minutes (8.83 MB)
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Apparatus Maintenance: Glenn Davis on Preventative Maintenance Programs
Fire Marshal's Corner This month on Fire Marshal’s Corner, co-hosts Ed Comeau and Mike Love look at the international fire scene. With the recent tragedy in Perm, Russia, that killed 124 people in a nightclub fire, they talk with Mark Ghilarducci, vice president for James Lee Witt Associates for some insight into the Russian fire service. Mark recently did a trip to Russia and met with a number of fire service professionals and toured several of their cities. Five detained as investigators probe deadly Russian nightclub fire James Lee Witt Associates National Institute of Standards and Technology National Guard writer-tech.com 62:09 minutes (35.6 MB)
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Fire Marshal’s Corner: International Fire Scope – Russia, Vietnam and Botswana
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur offer a retrospective look at 2009 and offer their wish list for the apparatus industry in 2010. The Apparatus Architects look at the five major factors that impacted the industry in 2009. The economy, the large number of apparatus accidents and the government regulations of engines are just some of the events they discuss. Firehouse Forums: Emergency Vehicles & Operation Emergency Vehicle Response 56:52 minutes (32.61 MB)
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The Apparatus Architects: Looking back at 2009, Forward to 2010
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