Just a simple and basic presentation done as a webinar for basic size up. This was done to keep it very simple for those that registered can take it to their departments and insert their unique needs into the program.

This episode is a question answer discussion about search and rescue.  The bottom line is that we aren't good enough at searching and we need to pay particular attention to our techniques.  Additionally, we need to ensure that we are supporting the search at every fire, assume there are victims until WE prove otherwise.  

In this episode Mike Torres brings on a group while driving around in Homewood, IL.  Great discussion on the remainder of vertical ventilation and then they shift gears into overhaul. Be sure to rate us on iTunes an leave a comment.

In this episode the group discusses vertical ventilation on peaked and flat roofs, including commercial versus residential.  Tim and Jeff have guests on this episode with great information and experience on ventilation.  Tai Rondeau and Beau Espinosa join us with some valuable information and tips on conducting vertical ventilation.

This episode we discuss the challenges of victim removal and large area search with our panel.  Please listen in and share!

In this episode the gang is back with a good discussion on tools and equipment we use to supplement our search skills and techniques.

Be sure that whatever you use, you understand and know its capabilities and limitations of those tools.  

TIC's are tools and don't bury your face in these tools, use it as a supplement.

In this episode the group discusses some basics of search and rescue. As you can guess, this is a topic that provides a great many avenues and options.  The critical nature of this tactic is why we do what we do--to save lives.

What may seem simple and easy is really a skill that must be practiced and trained on as often as possible.

Take a listen and share if you like what you hear!

 Join us again with Part 2 on ground ladders. The group will discuss deployment, ladder choice and some common sense ideas for using ground ladders, no matter the size or location of your department.

This is part one of the use of ground ladders.  In this episode we discuss the challenges of where we store them, deploying them and some of the small nuances that can make all the difference in your ground ladder uses.

No matter how large or small your department, you will be faced with the need to deploy ground ladders and this discussion will give you some things to consider when developing your SOG’s and deployment models.

We talk about

• apparatus and how we order and store ground ladders.
• placement on the building
• number to deploy
• angles and reach
• VES and search
• inspection
• tie the halyard or not?