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From all of us at Firefightertoolbox, to all of you, we wish you and yours a happy and safe new year! Continue to train, focus on the job at hand, work hard, and put every ounce of energy into what you do to become a better firefighter. – The Firefightertoolbox Team

Now that we have decided which mode of attack is appropriate and what our needed fire flow should be we can now select the appropriate size attack line. Top 3 Factors For Selecting The Best Hose Line: 1. Fire Flow Necessity and the Conditions We Face: As firefighters we are...

The fire ground decision making process happens very differently than the process we use in everyday life. There isn’t time to evaluate and slowly process information to consider your options or consult others and ask for their advice. Fire ground decisions have to be made in...

Photo Courtesy of Jefferson County   As we continue to discuss the “where” about venting a structure, we must spend some time talking about the where NOT to vent. Over my time in the fire service I have spent a considerable amount of time studying fires that did not go well....

  Welcome back to 5 Minute Engine Clinic Series In todays class I will be discussing the 2 1/2″ hoseline. Click here to for the  5 minute engine 2.5 hoseline NEW Remember if you have any comments, questions or concepts feel free to post them here on our site or shoot...

Each and every PIO/spokesperson needs to follow these rules/guidelines to be successful in their job. Remember you are the face of your department and are highly visible. Represent well with a strong voice, articulate words, and positive presence. PIO Commandment #1: always...

How Well Do You Know You’re  1 3/4″ Handline?   Welcome back to another edition of the 5 Minute Engine Clinic here on FirefighterToolBox.   Today we will train on what the nozzle is attached to, your handline; specifically the 1 3/4″ handline. Click on...

By: Bryan T. Smith Welcome back to the 5 Minute Engine Clinic!  In the last issue we discussed the nozzle. In today’s issue we will dig even deeper and review the smoothbore nozzle. Click here to begin: 5 minute engine smoothbore nozzle NEW When your have read the article I...

Welcome to Volume 1, Issue #1 of the  5 Minute Engine Clinic! This is my way to bring you concise, detailed training material that you can use for yourself, your shift, your battalion or your department. It takes just 5 minutes but in the end it generates discussion and thoughts...

Rule #1 Love it & Honor it! The fire service has enough posers and T-shirt firefighters! The fire service needs clear headed dedicated people of strong character. Who are passionate about helping others and willing to pay the price day in and day out to master the art of...