Firehouse Ops/Training eNL - Mar 28th, 2023
 
 
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March 28, 2023

In "Engine Company Operations at Apartment Fires," at Firehouse Expo 2023, Jonathan Hall will explain why fires in apartment buildings present unique challenges that require specific tactics to ensure rapid water application to the seat of the fire. In "RIT Team Operations: A Top-Down Approach," Greg Obert looks at real-life incidents that identified the need for RIT teams to be better prepared for activation with a particular focus on potential rescues from elevated areas. Register for Firehouse Expo today.

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FEATURES
Brian Crandell, John Culbertson and Mark Gaillard stress that fires that are in the wildland urban interface can benefit from firefighting actions that utilize a combination of wildland and structure firefighting equipment and skills.
Anthony Rowett Jr. explains how water main size, elevation, hydrants and hose diameters impact water supply ops.
Eric James explains the changes that fire departments need to consider when responding to magnesium fires.
Paul Mastronardi offers tips for conducting a primary search in a safe and efficient manner.
TRAINING DRILLS
TRAINING NEWS
Multiple fire companies responded as flames tore through five homes in New Philadelphia as firefighters needed to shuttle water to the scene.
The City of Oswego Fire Department used a drone to spray water on a commercial building fire after firefighters were forced to exit the building.
Firefighters in Florence Township found heavy fire showing as they approached the area.