New Firefighter Training – West Virginia’s Eyewitness News. Â Ryan Pennington is a firefighter in Charleston and trains fellow firefighters on how to handle fires at hoarding house. Hoarding stories have become a sensation on television, but it’s anything but that for firefighters when tragedy strikes. The typical hoarding house creates several obstacles for the […]
Good afternoon from the deep dark halls of the “Pitâ€. With the deadline of a promotional exam looming I have shifted my studying into high gear while moving it into my desk area. It’s amazing the content that is required to cover for a 100 question test. So as I enter the “Pit†and get […]
Story From CBCNEWS Great learning points in this story: Listen to the stories of how the occupant responded to the firefighters touching his belongings Size up the conditions.  Rate it (1-5) with a 5 being the worst! Great point calling for additional resources Consider what PPE should be used! Prayers for the occupant and praise for […]
Good morning from the Jumpseat. Â One pressing issue that keeps coming to mind is making the hose stretch! Â We would like to start a section of the views for just this. Â Let’s start here, with limited information and see what you think. Â What you see is what you get. Â Can you answer these questions: What […]
After posting a pic on the views social media accounts to estimate a stretch I keep wondering who practices these tactics that everyone suggests. When was the last time you’re drilled with your crew on extending a pre-connected attack line. Let us review some quick tips from the jumpseat perspective to make sure your hose […]