Minneapolis Firefighter Ladder Slide Close Call Window Bailout

As we prepare for more firefitgher training I found this video! Wow, when your up there prepping for the bailout and you think to yourself, when will I ever use this stuff? Well, here is when you will be using it. Heading out the window on to the ladder for the slide to safety!

Be safe everyone...

Are you Ment to be?

Do you have a mentor in the fire service.  I do his name is Richard Gasaway and it was my honor to record a podcast with him and Jason Ferris on mentoring in the fire service.   Mentoring is a invaluable way of passing along the knowledge and experience leading the generation next!  Thanks for listening to the podcast and once again thanks for the visit to the podcast.  

http://www.firehouse.com/podcast/careers/leaders-toolbox-fire-service-mentoring-professional-development

Ulster Rd. House Fire 4/11/11 (PGFD)

Good evening from the jumpseat. I came across this video today and was interested in some comments on the first 5 minutes. These guys had their hands full upon arrival.  What can you see in the video.  What type construction, line selection, and direction of wind.  This fire has danger written all over it.  Now put you on the end of the hose line and let's test your knowledge.  Leave comments below.