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Understanding Fire Flow – Part 3

As stated in Part 1 of this series the application rate (Flow Rate) and the type of stream used are the two critical factors that determine the speed of extinguishment. So far we have focused solely on the application rate but if we are to have a clear and thorough understanding...
Posted On 14 Oct 2013
, By Bryan T Smith
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Understanding Fire Flow – Part 2

It has become very obvious to me from seeing the changes take place on the fire ground and from reading all of the research available that fires are hotter and more unpredictable than any time in the history of the fire service. The main reason for this problem is the heat...
Posted On 07 Oct 2013
, By Bryan T Smith
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Understanding Fire Flow – Part 1

    In a previous article I wrote titled  The Engine Company’s Primary Mission I stated that the engine company officer will have to make rapid and accurate decisions to quickly identify and initiate the appropriate course of action at the scene of a fire. After...
Posted On 30 Sep 2013
, By Bryan T Smith
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Equipment Locations- Knowing Your Apparatus

When we first joined the fire department one of the first things we learned about was the apparatus we would be staffing. One of the most important items was learning the equipment locations on each of the apparatus. Once initial recruit/probationary training is completed it is...
Posted On 28 Sep 2013
, By Rich Gardiner
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The 3 R’s of the Engine Company – The Right Place [Part 3 of 3]

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)...
Posted On 23 Sep 2013
, By Rob Fling
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The 3 R’s of the Engine Company – The Right Length [Part 2 of 3]

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...
Posted On 16 Sep 2013
, By Rob Fling
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The 3 R’s of the Engine Company – The Right Line [Part 1 of 3]

“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...
Posted On 09 Sep 2013
, By Rob Fling

The Ultimate Firefighter: The Unsung Hero On The Fire Ground

One of the most important positions/roles on the fire ground and the one that gets the least praise is the Back up Nozzle Firefighter Period! As the Back-up Nozzle Firefighter(BNF), you are given the task of assisting the Nozzle Firefighter(NF) to successfully stretch, deploy and...
Posted On 02 Sep 2013
, By David J Soler
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Engine Company Operations – Riding Positions

One of the key components to an engine company’s success at the scene of a fire is a coordinated and consistent effort. You must have a plan of attack and be trained and prepared to carry out the plan every time you hit the street. Many departments have written standard operating...
Posted On 26 Aug 2013
, By Bryan T Smith

The Engine Company’s Primary Mission – Water Supply

This article is the last of a 6 part series about the engine company’s primary mission and ironically  about establishing a water supply; a tactic that should happen early in the fire. The decision…. There has been much controversy about the 1st engine securing a...
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
, By Bryan T Smith
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