Thursday, March 22, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
AP News Photo Hoarder Fire
Command to all units....another hoarder home fire...... It's not a if anymore, it's a when. When will it happen in your primary area where YOU have to take on these conditions? Are you prepared, if not we need to talk.
Piles of Hazards: Fighting fires in Hoarder Homes was a overwhelming success in bowers beach Delaware, maybe it's time to educate your fire department on hoarder fires. Fighting fires in Hoarder Homes requires a change in tactics, tasks, and mainly the way you think about fire attack. Watch this video and let's talk....SOON.....Ryan33@suddenlink.net
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Three things you will face while battling a fire in a Hoarder Home~
- Blocked entrances and egress
- Reduced maneuverability while advancing hose lines.
- Fire load that reaches flashover faster!
How are you preparing to do battle with these situations in your next response to fires in Hoarder Homes.
Keep tuned in to Viewsfromthejumpseat for the answers to come soon!!!!
Monday, February 20, 2012
The Real Secrets of Aspen: Aspen Hoarder-Medium.m4v
On the hoarder scale, what would you rate this aspen apartment at. A 1 being a normal clutter and 5 inhabitable this may be a 4. What does that mean to you as a firefighter. It means that you must change your tactics and adjust for the changes.
Are you prepared?????
Bunker up, Buckle In, and always remember that we all start in the jumpseat!!!!
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