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“Slipping Through the Cracks” – By: Josh Materi
Does this look familiar? Have you been to a fire where companies failed to remove bars off the windows? I am sure by now we all understand how important this is to the safety of our members operating...
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“Chalk Talk” Forcible Entry Size-up – By: Andrew Brassard
Growing up I played lacrosse, not the typical hockey that most Canadian kids played. I was fortunate enough to play at a very high level and had the privilege of playing for some great coaches. They...
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Covered Skylights – By: Chris Collier
We have done numerous articles about skylights, here is another. These building features can be an asset to firefighters assigned to the roof as a means for quick ventilation. Their location, many...
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Video – The Quick Louver – By: Jamie Morelock
Check out the latest addition to the Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. Video Training Series. Instructor Jamie Morelock reviews the vertical ventilation tactic known as the louver cut.
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Checking for Extension
Firefighters assigned to the roof play a critical role in numerous fire ground tasks. Vertical ventilation, building information, and checking for fire extension to the cockloft or attic space are...
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Cutting the Locks
Brotherhood Instructors believes in having multiple plans in mind for any forcible entry situation. A back-up plan for forcing an outward opening door can be cutting the locks. We prefer to gap the...
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Electric Roll Up Gates – By: Andrew Brassard
Not all forcible entry has to be forcible, in some cases a little knowledge and some finesse will get the job done quicker than some more traditional methods. One such instance is Electric Roll Up...
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Pressure Reducing Valves – By: Chris Collier
Lack of water on the fire is a fire ground problem that seldom stands alone. When water is not being applied to the fire at the proper rate we can all agree that things get worse on the fire ground....
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Forcing Doors In Zero Visibility – By: Andrew Brassard
Anyone who has ever forced a challenging door in zero visibility knows it can be one of the most difficult forcible entry challenges a crew will ever face, for those of you that have not… This...
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Firefighters and the Risk of Asbestos Exposure – Mark Hall, Guest Blogger
Firefighters and the Risk of Asbestos Exposure Firefighters, policemen, emergency medical service workers and all other public servants put their lives at risk each day to protect and serve their...
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