Rick Gibson's Groups(19)

FDIC

119 membersLatest Activity: Jan 14, 2018For those attending and presenting at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.

Tap The Box - FETC Services

15 membersLatest Activity: Sep 19, 2017

Welcome to our Tap the Box with FETC Services Group. We have been doing Professional Development - Leadership Programs on Fire Engineering Blog…

Tactical Building Blocks

460 membersLatest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover…

“Pride and Ownership”

602 membersLatest Activity: Dec 16, 2018What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership? Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit! …and don’t forget to…

Fire Service Leadership

330 membersLatest Activity: Feb 25, 2020No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills…

Air Management - The Seattle Guys

155 membersLatest Activity: Oct 30, 2017Don't Breathe Smoke!!! The Rule Of Air Management(ROAM), NFPA 1404, Hydrogen Cyanide/Toxic Smoke, Firefighter Cancer, MAYDAY/Out of Air and all…

Fireground Strategies

219 membersLatest Activity: Aug 10, 2016A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed

Street Smart Fire Officer

258 membersLatest Activity: Sep 21, 2018Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground…

COMPANY DRILLS

614 membersLatest Activity: Feb 25, 2020

A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training.

Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios

137 membersLatest Activity: Mar 2, 2016For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers…

Heavy Rescue

182 membersLatest Activity: Nov 16, 2016All things pertaining to heavy Rescue operations

Firehouse Kitchen

114 membersLatest Activity: May 16, 2018We spend a lot of time at the firehouse. We train there, we sleep there, and we eat there. Because of that, there are many incredible firehouse cooks…

Aerial Operations

115 membersLatest Activity: Dec 29, 2015This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms,…

Engine Company Ops

74 membersLatest Activity: May 12, 2020This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.

Progressive Rescue

30 membersLatest Activity: Aug 28, 2016A Group Where Training Topics, Industry News, and Great Ideas Can Be Discussed

Technical Rescue

160 membersLatest Activity: May 23, 2019Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you…

Technical Rope Rescue

61 membersLatest Activity: Aug 28, 2016Rope Rescue Techniques and Equipment Are Discussed.

Truck Company Operations

411 membersLatest Activity: Jun 25, 2019A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.

这所房子的岩石!

59 membersLatest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their…