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Being a volunteer fire chief with a rather large response area (26 square miles); I am not only often first due on an alarm but also might be tasked with operating alone for some time before the “cavalry” shows up. Whether it be an EMS alarm, motor vehicle accident or structure...

Being a firefighter we have been made aware numerous times that our job is inherently a team sport. Inside team, outside team, nozzle team, forcible entry team and rapid intervention team are just some of the terms we hear on a regular basis. Being part of a team means we are not...

The Right Place Now we have the right line for our fire conditions and we have determined the correct length that will enable us to reach the seat of the fire. Now we must determine the right place to put that line into operation. We can ask ourselves three questions… 1)...

Last week I introduced you to the theory of the 3 R’s and we reviewed the first R  the right line. Today I will discuss selecting and stretching the “right length”. The Right Length In order for us to reach the seat of the fire we must ensure that we have...

“As the first line goes, so goes the fire” As an officer or crew member of an engine company the extinguishment of the fire is the backbone of your mission. The initial line you choose to stretch will determine how well the overall operation goes. When you roll up on your next...