Mayday Monday: Evacuation
Are you prepared to execute an emergency evacuation from a fire floor or building? A drill from Tony Carroll and review of Boston LODDs.
Firefighter Training Drill: Walk Out the Aerial Ladder
Mark van der Feyst offers a simple firefighter training drill to get firefighters better acquainted with the limits of the aerial.
Firefighter Training Tip: Side Grip for Thermal Imaging
Mark van der Feyst shares a basic drill to sharpen your firefighters' skills at scanning areas with the thermal imager.
Firefighter Training Tip: Poke the Ceiling
In this basics article, Mark van der Feyst reviews an evolution for developing the skill of searching for hidden fire.
Mayday Monday: Air Management and the Mayday
Lessons learned from the 2016 arson fire that killed Wilmington (DE) Fire Department Lieutenant Christopher Leach, Firefighter Jerry Fickes, and Firefighter Ardythe Hope.
Firefighter Training Drill: Keep the Garage Door Open
Mark van der Feyst reviews a basics drill about maintaining door control at a garage fire.
FDIC International 2021: Training Videos
FDIC International 2021 is already exceeding expectations in Indianapolis, IN.
Bring the Imager
Mark van der Feyst offers a back-to-basics drill on various uses for the thermal imaging camera.
The Halyard: Leave It Alone
Mark van der Feyst reviews a quick firefighter training drill on ground ladder use.
Mayday Monday: Getting Air to the Down Firefighter
This month's drill is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Captain Vincent Fowler of the Fire Department of New York.