JohnnyOV

Date: 9/6/2011 Time: approx. 9am Location: IHOP, Carson City, NV Departments: Carson City Sheriff, FBI Description: currently 3 dead, 6 wounded after a gunman opened fire at patrons to the restaurant. Links:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44410882/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/ Writer:

Looks like an awesome stop by EFD, congrats guys! For those who really do not have these types of buildings in their first due, what are some ways those who do, "work smarter, and not harder" in gaining access to voids, chases and runs behind the walls? Brute strength, Saws, Sheetrock pullers?

Going to Embry-Riddle?

We use a friction force door (which is not the best when it comes to the realty of actually forcing a door, but gets the motions down pretty good) and place that in a large pop up tail gating tent, place 4 walls around it, create a tight hallway using plywood, and smoke it out to zero viability. Full PPE/SCBA on air is worn.

God speed brother...

We were told it was WCPD on the fireground... My apologies. Thanks all around either way.

I think after a multi agency debriefing, which would be quite benificial in this case (and nothing negative really occured), we can eventually discuss it here. For now, Kudo's to everyone involved, as this was one of the most indepth incidents anyone involved has ever experienced. Class 5 rapids, inacessable victim, night time rescue, ect. ect. I personally would like to thank the the Aviation Unit for lighting the way safely home for us and the County TRT boat, we couldn't have done it without you.

Not going to work, last major storm we had roll threw our district, left us with about 60 backlogged calls in 2 hours. You need all the man power you can get, and you'll be on the road for hour stints, if not pulling a 24+ in a rig. Obviously it helps to rotate personnel, but when the call log starts to really back up, you bite the bullet and get the job done.

I can't hear the video on my computer currently. The new packs will be filled to 5500 psi? If so, how many compressors (that are on a push button, automatic 4500 psi fill) are going to have to be scrapped and new ones purchased to be able to fill to this level?

Thanks

Yes you can float for a little while in stagnent water, such as a pool. My comment was directed for swift and flood waters. Guys wading around in bunker gear down a flooded road who have the opportunity to fall into a manhole or on the side of a rapidly flowing stream are in extreme risk for becoming overcome by the water. It is hard enough to get on your back, and ferry down the river feet first in a water rescue suit and a life jacket, let alone do it with weighted down bunker pants on. Bunker gear around the water, unless you are fighting a fire like you said, is just an overall bad idea. It is not worth the risk.

With the hurricane expecting to reach a Cat 1 or 2 when it makes land fall, coastal communities can expect anywhere from 0-6ft of storm surge along with significant rainfall. Make sure your pumps, saws and any other mechanical equipment you need are gased, oiled, and ready to run. If your department is going to run flood water evacuations, or other types of water rescues without calling for a water rescue team, be sure to follow the following guidelines (and by no means take this as "Ok, we're good to go for flood water and swift water response"). - NO turnout gear in or around the water - turnout gear, especially pants and boots WILL DROWN YOU. It is impossible to kick and try and stay afloat wearing it. - Wear your life jacket anytime you are within 6 feet of water. - Do not wear neoprene rescue suits in flood waters, this includes ice rescue suits. Gas and other petroleum based products that are found floating in the flood waters will break down your suit eventually reaching your skin giving you a nasty burn. They also not water tight, leaving room for water contaminated with sewer waste, oils, and other nasty stuff to get inside the suit and fester up against your skin for the duration of you wearing it. - Always walk in flood waters with a prod pole that reaches feet in front of you (not directly in front of where you are standing), much like sounding the floor when VESing a room. Manhole covers, sewer drain lids and other items will be forcefully removed by the water, leaving a hole in the road filled with downward flowing water. You will get sucked in, and you will drown; it has happened many times before and a fireman recently drowned in Colorado. - Swift water constitutes any water moving faster then 1kts. - Remember the adage of "REACH, THROW, ROW. GO." Any rescue where we can stay warm and dry, is the most successful type. If you are unsure, call for a swift water team, in fact call for the swift water team anyways, it is far better to have them in route, then realizing 20 minutes down the line you need them in rapidly rising waters.. They have the training and knowledge on how to preform this most difficult type of rescue. The GO portion, should only be performed by individuals who reach the Technical or Operational level of swift water. Any member can stand on the shore and throw a rope, or shove a pike pole to the individual. DO NOT tie your entry team off to a rope that is tied to a shore, if they slip, they will be pulled under water by force and drown. Again, this is by no means a training module or any release to say you are good to go for swift or flood water rescue. Use this as an awareness tool.

Simplicity and efficiency. We all know we run more BS and less fire then the guys of the elder years did way before my time, and a lot of places do no have the training capabilities to consistently train on automatic and combination nozzles. Most departments do not cross train either, so when you have department x, coming to department y, who has never used a combo nozzle before, you're asking for someone to get hurt. In my opinion, the smooth bore is the perfect nozzle for initial, interior structural attack purpose. There are no rotating bumpers to worry about smacking around and turning to a fog pattern; there are no GPM selectors that can get rotated to flush greatly reducing your GPM's, there are no fingers in a rotating fan that can get jammed up with a pebble the size of a rats n*ts that will ruin your day, there is just a simple bale for open and close, and enough room to expell any crap that makes it through the pump to the nozzle. Fog nozzles are great for exposure protection, overhaul and Christmas tree fires at the training center. Leave them on the rig until they are needed, and apply them as such. Again, this is just my opinion. unfortunately, its not the opinion of my department. Depending on the engine in my department, there are a few 1.75" with smooth bores, and all 2.5" lines have smooth bores. Like I've said before, leave the combo/auto nozzle in the chauffeurs compartment for when it is needed, and leave the handlines with a smooth bore preconnected.

Date: 8/22/11 Time: 0617 Location: 3537 Lexington Ave Frequency: Dispatch: 46.26, Ops Mohegan District Wide Units Operating: - Mohegan: E257, E252, L35, 2266, 69B1 - Peekskill: R134 - Buchanan: U12 - Cascade - Battalion 17 - COz4 Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: 0619: Report of fire in the Laundry room 0627: Heavy smoke in the area, 10-75 transmitted 0630: per 2266 fire in the basement 0632: Progress report, 1 L/S/O, 1.5 story wood frame 0644: fire knocked down, cancel all incoming M/A Reporters: Writer: JohnnyOV

"Car 1 to dispatch, have Engine 1 go back in service" "Dispatch to Engine 1, you copy?" "Engine 1 copies, Read Direct on the Re-direct"

So does this mean that every department that does not run a pull box system, is discriminating against the deaf and hearing impaired, or is everyone "grandfathered in?"

Lohud Article I am at a loss for words. I understand that a young man's life was taken, but it was taken because he was drunk and struck a police officer with his car as he tried to drive away. I can only see this causing problems in the near future for Police Officers.

Seems like the "make love, not war" concept is really working out over there... I'll wait till tomorrow morning's news to stand corrected on my sarcasm.

While I was driving through Armonk the other day, I noticed a building that was under construction on their main business strip. Being the closet buff I am, I figured I'd share what I found. If construction continues with this route, make sure your department knows that venting these fake dormers, will provide ZERO ventilation for the building. These are here for aesthetic purposes only. Feel free to share with anyone. edit: More then likely, if windows are installed on these, they will be inoperable ones, with no sliding glass. That hint could point to a fake dormer as well.

I see, and completely agree with your point, which is why I am not a fan of fog nozzles either. If I had it my way, but I don't,, we would only be running smooth bores on our lines, and keep a fog nozzle in the chauffeur's compartment if it needs to be attached. Combo nozzles and TFT's, in my eyes, have too many working parts, and can cause too much to go wrong. God forbid something makes its way from a draft site, through the pump and gets stuck inside the fog nozzle, you're screwed. I've never experienced, or used CAFS myself, so actually commenting on its effectiveness or how I feel about it is pretty irrelevant. I'm just uncomfortable with the entire concept. Look at this video - At the 5min mark, they begin their attack, and the fire seems to intensify at first with their initial burst. Then again, they are only spraying down low.

I've never been a fan of adding air into a fire, and never will be.

I actually went to the store the other day to buy paint to do the underside of my lid with the flag.... I honestly thought I was being original.

Come on Capt, we're Volunteers. We might fight what everyone else fears, but that doesn't mean that we have to train like we do..... sighhhhh

http://www.msnbc.msn...ime_and_courts/ Horrible news, and my condolences go out to the families and department involved.