Recent Articles
Posted By: Anthony Avillo, MS
Wed Dec 28th, 2022
Here is a good example of exposure protection. The Rule of 15 certainly applies here, at least from the distance point of view. In many older cities, it is rare to have a fire without an exposure problem. In North Hudson, the Rule always applies…usually to several of the exposures. Here, whatever wa
Posted By: Anthony Avillo, MS
Wed Oct 26th, 2022
In an attached building of any age, consider that there will be shafts between buildings. If you have an old, attached building, you must both expect and anticipate fire spread via shafts. Virtually all old, attached buildings will have light and air shafts somewhere. Your Roof Division should be gi
Posted By: Anthony Avillo, MS
Wed Sep 28th, 2022
Read part one here.
Let’s address attached exposures. These are more of a challenge to protect, but once again, if you forecast where the fire is going, request enough personnel to address your forecasted issues, and decentralize your command to keep your personnel safe and the fireground properly m
Posted By: Anthony Avillo, MS
Wed Jan 26th, 2022
Wishing everyone at the ISFSI and beyond a healthy and happy New Year.
This month I want to talk about the cycle of competence and how it relates to everything we do in the fire service. I learned about the cycle of competence when I was taking Tai Kwon Do. My master instructor or Sa Bum Nim, Jay
Posted By: Eric Dreiman
Mon Nov 30th, 2020
OverviewThis article provides techniques and technical information for the use of ground ladders at emergency scenes. It is designed to be used as part of a hands-on class over the use of ground ladders.The Click Method
Some situations may require a ladder to be extended without being able to act
