Friday, March 23, 2012

Early Morning House Fire On Y Street



Increased fuel load and pathways to fight the fire are commonly found inside hoarder homes.  It's time to educated your firefighters on fighting these fires.  It's time to get them in the loop of "Heavy Contents" fires.

Step 1: Identifying the problem
Step 2: Calling for a "Heavy Content's" Response
Step 3: Additional units to the scene.

Final step: Send Ryan a email and ask when the next class will be  Ryan33@suddenlink.net

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

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Three things you will face while battling a fire in a Hoarder Home~

Three things you will face while battling a fire inside 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!!!!