Firefighters, Air, and Survival: Technology and the Firefighter Air Coalition
The Firefighter Air Coalition stresses the importance of air management training and technology when it comes to structural firefighting.
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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.
Firefighting Fundamentals: SCBA Basics
Mark van der Feyst reviews the SCBA basics that every firefighter needs to know and practice.
Training Minutes: Tips for Firefighter Removal
Mike Ciampo shares tips on using tools and managing the SCBA when removing a down firefighter.
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Firefighting Basics: PPE Preparation
Mark van der Feyst reviews what it takes for firefighters to keep their gear ready so as to optimize their response times.
Mayday Monday: SCBA Confidence Training
Tony Carroll reviews a quick training drill to increase your firefighters' familiarity with their self-contained breathing apparatus.
NJ Fire Captain Dies After SCBA Training
Saddle Brook Fire Captain Basil Pizzuto fell ill and passed away after conducting refresher training with other members of his department.
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.
‘Don’t Worry, It’s Just an SCBA’: Developing a Breathing Air Program
Scott Zelhart gives this overview of the processes and costs of developing a program that manages your fire department’s self-contained breathing apparatus.
Video: RIC Bag Connections
This video reviews a number of tactics, including low-pressure connections, full mask replacement, and high-pressure connections.
Firefighter Basics: Wearing SCBA
In this back-to-basics article, Mark van der Feyst reviews the components of the firefighter's self-contained breathing apparatus.
Several CO Fire Departments Complain About Ill-Fitting Gear, Funding
Many of the state's fire departments, especially smaller or volunteer, cannot afford the proper life-saving equipment.