FIRE TRAINING TOOLBOX DRILLS

Tactics
  • Fire Attack - Train and evaluate on initial fire attack. (12/12)
  • Fireground Search- Various search drills. (12/12)
  • Roof Ladders - Short review of roof ladders. (12/12)
  • "Paxton" Drill - Based on the Paxton Hotel fire in Chicago with multiple rescues.(12/12)
  • The 2 1/2 and YOU - Engine Company Operations with the big line.(12/12)
  • Thermal Imaging - TIC from Matthews Fire Training. (12/12)
  • TIC/PPV/Live Burns - TIC/PPV/Live Burn information from Matthews Fire Training. (12/12)
  • Go No Go Decision Making - Method to obtain information if a fire is below grade. (1/13)
  • Search Orientation - Use objects in area to orientate to during a search. (1/13)
  • Vent Enter Search - Overview of a tactic we should all train on. (2/13)
  • Aerial Operations - Hands on Aerial Operator drill.(3/13)
  • Ventilation of VEIS - Of VEIS, the V is most signifigant. (3/13)
  • Apparatus Floor Fire Attack - Prop and drills for line advancement drills. (4/13)
  • Forcing Double Hung Windows - Sean at Search and Destroy with some great tips. (4/13)
  • The Faux Stretch - Doing some dry stretches and estimates with rope. (5/13)
  • Attacking Charlie - Fire is not always in the front door and to the left. (5/13)
    • Tactical Table Top Discussion Series
  • Reading Smoke - Gather round the table to discuss Reading Smoke. (2/13)
  • Garage Fires - Tactical discussion on Garage Fires. (2/13)
  • Search - Discuss various search methods. (2/13)
  • Vehicle Rescue OPS. - Spark up a conversation on Vehicle Rescue operations. (2/13)
  • Truck Company Operations - Time to discuss the Truck! (3/13)
  • First Due: Truck - Discuss the priorities of the first due truck company.(3/13)
    • Fire Behavior / Building Construction
  • Residential Floors Drill - quick look at wood floors. (12/12)
  • Fire Development 1 - Short overview of modern fire development. (12/12)
  • LODD Quick Drill - Bowstring Truss March 2012 LODD Review and how it can affect you. (12/12)
  • Loads - How different loads can affect an operation. (12/12)
  • Combustibles vs. Flammables - Review some of the basics. (1/13)
  • I-Stairs - Basic overview of the I-Stair. (2/13)
  • Air Track - Air Tracks 101. (2/13)
  • Ventilation Controlled Fires - Understanding the impact of ventilation on fire growth. (4/13)
  • Lightweight Construction - Safety Bulletin on Lightweight Construction. (4/13)
  • Airtrack & Flowpath - Focus on Air Tracks and Flow paths. (4/13)
  • Reading the Fire - Recognize & apply fire behavior indicators to anticipate fire development. (5/13)
  • Safe Fire Attack - Times have changed, firefighting should too! (5/13)
    • Command / Safety / Size Up
  • Size up and Reevaluation - Lessons learned from a NIOSH Report. (1/13)
  • Cold Weather & Rehab - Be prepared to work in cold temps and rehab on scene. (1/13)
  • CO Responses - Information to consider on your next Carbon Monoxide response. (2/13)
  • What do windows tell you? - Use windows to gain intel on room type. (2/13)
  • Communication - Communication discussion. (2/13)
  • The Size Up - Drill with the associated LODD info, to reinforce the need to get a 360. (3/13)
  • The Motorized 360 -Drill by driving the 360 at "Big Box" stores.(5/13)
    • Fire Protection - Fire & Public Education
  • OS&Y - Outside Stem and Yoke Valve. (12/12)
  • PIV - Post Indicator Valves. (12/12)
  • Sprinkler Heads - Overview on heads and some tactics. (12/12)
  • FDC Drill - Supply a sprinkler or standpipe system. (12/12)
  • Hydrant Colors - Review the NFPA hydrant GPM color coding system. (12/12)
  • Fire Detectors - Quick review of detectors. (12/12)
  • AC Extinguisher - Get to know the AC Extinguisher. (1/13)
  • Public Education #1 - The Big Three in Fire Safety. (2/13)
  • Protective Coatings - A look at fire protection coatings. (3/13)
  • Active vs. Passive - A discussion of protection types. (3/13)
  • Remote Indicators - Use remote indicators as the point of no return. (4/13)
  • Fire Pumps - Number one in a focus series on Fire Pumps. (4/13)
  • Fire Pumps - Number two in a focus series on Fire Pumps. (4/13)
  • Fire Pumps - Number three in a focus series on Fire Pumps. (4/13)
  • Fire Pumps - Number four in a focus series on Fire Pumps. (4/13)
  • Fire Pumps - Number five in a focus series on Fire Pumps. (4/13)
    • Staffing / Alternatives
  • 5 Minute Drill 1 - Start an operation with limited staffing. (12/12)
    • Firefighter Survival / RIT
  • RIT Medical - Member has heart attack. (2/13)
  • RIT Hostile Fire Event - Crew trapped by fire. (2/13)
  • RIT Interior Collapse - Collapse Scenario #2. (2/13)
  • RIT Disoriented Firefighter - MAYDAY in a medium Commercial. (1/13)
  • RIT Collapse - Collapse Scenarios. (1/13)
  • RIT Ladders - Rapid Intervention Laddering. (12/12)
  • RIT Focus - Keeping the RIT focused. (12/12)
  • RIT Deployment - Firefighter unconscious in fire building. (1/13)
  • RIT Assignment - Review of assignment policy. (1/13)
  • PASS Locate Drill - Members search for the sound of an activated PASS. (12/12)
  • Restricted Opening Drill - How to get through a restricted opening. (12/12)
    • EMS/Rescue
  • EMS/PPE and Blood Borne Pathogen Drill - Quick drill on PPE and Blood Borne Pathogens. (1/13)
  • Mass Casualty Drill - TRIAGE for Firefighters. (1/13)
  • Diver Entangled Under Water - Train for this! (3/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on gaining patient information. (3/13)
  • O.P.Q.R.S.T.- Detailed Patient Assessment (4/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on 'S'. (4/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on 'A'. (4/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on 'M'. (4/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on 'P'. (4/13)
  • S.A.M.P.L.E.- Focus on 'L'. (4/13)
  • Oxygen Tank Drill - Drill ideas for working with O2 Tanks. (4/13)
    • Vehicle Extrication Operations
  • Vehicle Hidden Hazards - Great info from our friends at BoronExtrication.Com (3/13)
    • Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Officer Seat - Critical information about riding the 'right seat.' (1/13)
    • Discussions
  • Hand in meat grinder - Discuss your ability to extricate a hand from a meat grinder. (1/13)
  • Man v Train - Discuss your crews ability to extricate someone under a train. (1/13)
  • Impalement - Discuss your crews ability to deal with someone impaled by a fence. (1/13)
  • Atmospheric Monitoring - Discuss with your crew local protocol for Air Monitoring. (2/13)
    • Miscellaneous/PPE/SCBA
  • BUCKMAN MINI POSTER - John Buckman III reminds us how to avoid cancer. (5/13)
  • Hood Release JIT - Just in Time Training on hood release mechanism. (5/13)
  • Rebar Prop - Great ideas for training on rebar. (4/13)
  • Quick SCBA Drill - SCBA Drill. (4/13)
  • SCBA Air Cylinder - Focus on SCBA Air Cylinder. (2/13)
  • SCBA Face Piece - Review this critical piece of PPE. (1/13)
  • Gloved Hand Radio Drill - Practice working your portable w/ gloved hands. (1/13)
  • Fixed Ladders - What do you know about OSHA Ladders? (12/12)
  • Skills Drills 1 - A list of drill ideas. (12/12)
  • Assign Training Positions - Ensure everyone cycles through fireground positions. (12/12)
  • Six Essential Training Sessions - Drills everyone should do. (12/12)
  • NFPA 704 Diamond - Quick HAZMAT review. (12/12)