The Big 5 PPV

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  The “Big 5” Contraindicators for PPV 1. Rescue Situation2. Unable to locate fire3. Inadequate exhaust / Inability to control extension4. Attic Fire5. Occupancy over pressurized “Good engine companies are aggressive but also disciplined. Disciplined engine  companies ‘take the time to make the time.’ They take an extra 30 seconds to properly  position the rig and estimate […]

Firetown Truck Academy

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Firetown Truck Academy “Firefighter with ventilation tool” “Firefighters on rooftop venting” “Red background with border” “Firefighters venting roof smoke” “Ventilation Operations training slide” “Ventilation Operations training slide with firefighter safety points” “Ventilation operations training slide” “Ventilation operations with media” “Ventilation operations training slide” “Underwriters Laboratories fire experiment” “Fire formula for modern homes” “Graph showing larger […]

Firetown Forcible Entry Program

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Firetown Forcible Entry Program “Firefighter forcible entry training” “Firefighter working on entry” “Firefighter entry and operations” “Firefighter analyzing entry points” “Firefighter cutting entry door” “Forcible entry tool assignments” “Firefighter using forcible entry” “Firefighters at commercial retail” “Fire response size-up process” “Fire entry access plan” “Firefighter entry for rescue” “Forcible entry operations diagram” “Addressing density issues […]