Convert to Lifetime Membership & Receive Paul Combs T-Shirt
The new Paul Combs t-shirt, unveiled at FDIC, and featuring the Toxic Twins, was a tremendous success. With a limited quantity of t-shirts still available, the Coalition will offer current members the opportunity to convert to a lifetime membership for only $20.00 and – receive a free t-shirt! Quantities are limited so don’t wait. This [...]
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Sacramento Shares Overhaul Policy
Barb Brenner, Loss Prevention Manager, Sacramento Fire Department , shared this Overhaul Policy with the Coalition. “Research continues to conclude that SCBA is the best available technology for respiratory protection in the post-extinguishment environment. Due to the limitations of working in SCBA for extended periods, it is necessary to modify work practices to achieve effective respiratory protection for firefighters. Sacramento [...]
Read more ›Preview Virtual Smoke Symposium
The new Virtual Smoke Symposium is a comprehensive online tool to fill the gap in the Coalition’s mission when instructors are not available to present to your department. The curriculum includes: Fire Smoke: Perceptions, Myths and Misunderstandings, led by Asst. Chief Rob Schnepp, who comprehensively explains fire smoke, combustion chemistry, the need for a complete [...]
Read more ›Out of Air and Aftermath
Out of Air and Aftermath are now available for viewing and download. In addition, the powerpoint utilized by the instructors to launch both programs is also availlable for download. It is with great sadness that we’ve lost two firefighters to smoke inhalation in less than 60 days. Out of Air is critical training that departments must embrace. It is air and [...]
Read more ›Smoke Symposium Powerpoints
For those attending the Smoke Symposium at FDIC, the classroom powerpoint is now available in .pdf format for use in training. If any slide or portion thereof is used in any presentation, internal or otherwise, reference must be given to the instructor and the Fire Smoke Coalition.
Read more ›PPE Washing Policy – German Township FD
John Buckman, Indiana State Fire Training Director and Chief of German Township Fire-Rescue in Evansville, Indiana attended the Coalition’s Smoke Symposium at Wayne Township Fire Department. As a result of the education, Chief Buckman initiated new PPE washing policies to protect German Township firefighters. Click here to review.
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