Vehicle Fires: Alternative Hood Access
Adam Hansen describes another method of gaining access to the engine compartment during a vehicle fire.
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Vehicle Fires: Chocking the Wheel
Adam Hansen reviews an aspect of vehicle fire response whose importance was underscored by events at a recent call.
Vehicle Fires: Bumper Struts
Adam J. Hansen looks at one of the dangers associated with response to vehicle fires that firefighters must be aware of.
Vehicle Fires: Plastic Fuel Tanks
Adam Hansen discusses some of the unintended consequences of changes in fuel tanks and what it means for firefighters responding to vehicle fires.
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Smells and Bells: Rooftop Unit Heat Exchangers
What if there's an underlying emergency at your next "smells-and-bells" call? Adam Hansen looks at the potential threat from heat exchangers.
‘Smells and Bells’ Rooftop Units: Heat Exchangers
TRAINING NOTEBOOK ❘ By ADAM J. HANSEN When arriving on scene to a commercial occupancy, we are often presented with “nothing showing” and are forced…
Humpday Hangout: Firehouse Leadership
On today’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk fire department leadership issues with guests Frank Viscuso and Adam Hansen.
Commentary: The Downward Spiral
We talk a good game when it comes to looking out for our brothers and sisters in regard to the "bad calls," but what about when firehouse banter goes too far? A commentary from Adam Hansen.
Training Minutes: The Dangers Associated with HVAC RTUs
In this firefighter training video, Adam Hansen and Anthony Deko review some of the dangers firefighters ought to know about dangers associated with HVAC RTUs.
Training Minutes: Access Panels on HVAC RTUs
In this firefighter training video, Adam Hansen and Anthony Deko review considerations for removing access panels on rooftop units when investigating HVAC calls.
Training Minutes: Compromised Heat Exchanger in HVAC RTU
Adam Hansen and Anthony Deko examine a facet of HVAC RTU investigation that could precipitate a serious emergency—a cracked heat exchanger.
FDIC Preview: Adam Hansen Looks at “Smells and Bells: Rooftop Units”
When we respond for a report of an odor of smoke in a building at a commercial occupancy, a crew is almost always ordered to the roof. Why?