Maximizing Your Own Harness
If firefighters understand the simple capabilities of our own integrated harnesses, we can quickly put them to use in a variety of scenarios.
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Mayday Monday: Packaging the Down Firefighter
Tony Carroll looks at the circumstances behind the death of Frederick County Battalion Chief Josh Laird and offers a related drill.
Training Minutes: Tips for Firefighter Removal
Mike Ciampo shares tips on using tools and managing the SCBA when removing a down firefighter.
Training Minutes: Corkscrew Lowering of Down Firefighter
Paulie Capo and crew demonstrate lowering an injured firefighter in a multistory building with the corkscrew lowering method.
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Basic SCBA Conversions for RIT Assist
If firefighters in distress have the presence of mind to prepackage themselves for rescue, it can help the RIT operation.
Video: RIT Training
In this Mayday Monday discussion, Joe Nedder joins Tony Carroll and Bobby Halton to discuss training on rapid intervention teams.
Mayday, Baltimore Firefighter Rescued After Falling into Basement
A Mayday was declared on the fireground when a Baltimore (MD) firefighter got into trouble while responding to a fire in a vacant structure.
Video: RIC Bag Connections
This video reviews a number of tactics, including low-pressure connections, full mask replacement, and high-pressure connections.
Mayday: Firefighter Down
Mandy George provides an overview of training on what happens when firefighters get into trouble on the fireground.
Humpday Hangout: Are You Ready to Intervene?
The panel is joined by Orlando (FL) Lieutenant Bassel Ibrahim to talk about his "One Bad Day" program and being proactive with RIT.
Video: Christopher Roy, Worcester (MA) Fire Department
Worcester Firefighter Sean Sullivan, Provisional Lieutenant Steve McGurn, and Acting Deputy Chief Adam Roche discuss the 2018 LODD of Firefighter Christopher Roy.
Firefighter Training Video: High Ladder Rescue
Firefighters with D.C. Fire & EMS demonstrate various ladder rescue evolutions.