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Street Smart Shop Talk Tomorrow @ 7:30 pm
Our favorite thing to do is talk shop with other people who are constantly pushing to make themselves, their people and our profession better! Thank you to all of our loyal brothers and sisters who have kept up with us and call in to our Fire Engineering Podcast “Street Smart Shop Talk” Our next show […]
First Due Friday; Challenging Terrain
This Friday, you are first arriving unit at this multi-family fire. It is 0930 on a Tuesday. Using the questions below, tell us what your engine, trucks and chiefs would do for this fire… Keep in mind that, unlike the kitchen table, these brothers or sisters are not here to clarify their actions, so keep it […]
First Due Friday; Top Floor Garden Apartment
This Friday, you are first arriving unit at this fire. It is 1530 hours on Sunday. Using the questions below, tell us what your engine, trucks and commanders would do for this fire… Keep in mind that, unlike the kitchen table, these brothers or sisters are not here to clarify their actions, so keep it […]
1st Due Friday; Access Problems
 This is “First Due Friday” where we channel our (not so) inner fire buff, find a first arriving picture or video and talk about it just like at the kitchen table. Keep in mind that, unlike the kitchen table, these brothers or sisters are not here to clarify their actions, so keep it professional and respectful. […]
1st Due Friday; Front Row for Rescues & Truck Work
Check out this great helmet cam video from Jacksonville (FL) of a house fire with rescues. It also has a buffet of Truck Work to salivate at. ENJOY! Happy Birthday America!!! Welcome to “First Due Friday” where we channel our (not so) inner fire buff, find a first arriving picture or video and talk about […]
First Due Friday; Heavy Smoke from a Single Family
Welcome to “First Due Friday” where we channel our (not so) inner fire buff, find a first arriving picture or video and talk about it just like at the kitchen table. Keep in mind that, unlike the kitchen table, these brothers or sisters are not here to clarify their actions, so keep it professional and respectful. […]
VEIS, The “I” Isn’t Silent
Despite many modern challenges in today’s fire service, saving lives is still our #1 priority. Modern fuel loads have changed fire behavior and survivability inside structure fires. This requires us to THINK before we act (surprisingly difficult sometimes). “Traditional” tactics and previous experience can be a double-edged sword. Traditional tactics may work at certain fires. […]
Street Smart Forcible Entry 1 & 2 in Burton, SC
Safe Firefighter, LLC is proud to offer “STREET SMART†FORCIBLE ENTRY 1 & 2 featuring “The Pig†Forcible Entry Tool. This OPEN ENROLLMENT class will be hosted by the Burton Fire District in Burton, SC. Class Details (Flyer & Registration @ Bottom). These high speed classes give participants the information, techniques and repetitions to confidently attack […]
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Steven, I am sorry for missing this comment from so long ago. I hope if you had any training needs you were able to have them met. If you still have any needs, please contact me directly at mmcdowell@safefirefighter.com.
2017-09-30 02:40:37
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Ramon, Sorry for the late reply. I am going to email you directly in just a minute. Thanks, Matt
2015-09-01 02:42:50
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Adam, Thanks for the follow up brother. Sorry for the late reply. I will email you directly in a little bit. Thanks, Matt
2015-09-01 02:39:35
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Hi Matt, I attended your 2015 FDIC class on 4/26/15. I was wondering if I could use some your presentation, the brotherhood part in particular, I come from a volunteer department and while we are all family I would like to add some that training to help increase the unity and show it's importance
2015-04-22 23:01:11
