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👨🚒🔥 Firefighter Training Tip: Master In-Line Relay (Steps 1+2) FULL EPISODE + CHECKLIST: TFT.com/inline-relay 🚒 Problem: Long distances between water sources and fire scenes can be challenging, especially when a single engine doesn’t have enough hose. Traditional relay pumping with multiple pumpers is a solution, but not always feasible for all departments and situations. #Firefighting #FireSafety #FirefighterTraining #OasisValve #RelayPumping #TacticalFirefighting #EmergencyResponse #FireDepartment #FirefighterTips

❓ Want to know how to thank a firefighter? 👏🔥 Prevent all unwanted human-caused fires (a thank you card or a high five ✋ is pretty nice as well) 😉 With current high temperatures, numerous fires both locally and in neighboring states, and a good two more months of fire season ahead, it’s imperative that we do everything we can to avoid adding to the fire load with preventable ignitions. Feeling extra motivated? Create defensible and survivable space around your home and property. This not only creates a safer working environment for our fire folks but also increases your resilience to wildfire. Learn more about what you can do here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtHP6xcR #OneTeam #ThankAFirefighter #WildfirePrevention #FirePreventionJen 📸 Brendan Horan, IDL Teakean T2IA HC. Crew walking into #TexasFire2024 Kendrick, Idaho.

🚒 Do you agree? Firefighting Standpipe Challenges and Tips from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire's Michael Saunders (Virginia Beach, VA) 🔥 🧑🚒 "You never know what you’re going to get." 🎥 This video dives into the real struggles firefighters face when dealing with outdated standpipe systems. From rusty buildup to mislabeled connections, these obstacles make every second count on the fireground. It’s a reminder that understanding your building, knowing how to attack, having the right tools and communicating with your team are critical to making sure everyone gets out safely. 💡 Michael's preference: Take a smoothbore nozzle first—he says flexibility matters when you're working with 200 ft of line in unpredictable conditions. What do you think? Level up your standpipe game with the High Rise Kit from TFT. Learn more by visiting the website! #FirefighterLife #StandpipeChallenges #BuildingSafety #Teamwork #Firefighters #AlwaysLearning #FireGroundTraining #Tactics

💧💧The size of the area covered by water is an important aspect when fighting all types of fires. Cobra uses high pressure resulting in many small droplets in a fine water mist making it a very effective tool. https://ow.ly/Zn6Z50Svqxz #coldcutcobra #firefighting

Here are some words and phrases that include the word "fire": 1. Fireplace 2. Firefighter 3. Firewood 4. Fireworks 5. Campfire 6. Bonfire 7. Wildfire 8. Fireproof 9. Firestorm 10. Backfire #learnwithsannaammasha #fire

Wildland firefighters, is your gear holding you back? 🪓🔥 Our latest blog covers everything you need to know to level up your toolkit. Don’t sacrifice safety and efficiency on the fire line. Learn how to choose tools that work as hard as you do. Read the full guide here 👉https://bit.ly/3XsI9Va #WildlandFirefighting #TimberlineTool #FirefightingTools #FirefighterSafety

We’re putting a fireside focus on this month’s topics. We’re going to continue the focus by talking about firefighter news and stats. What would you like to add? #firefighters #FirefighterNews #FirstResponderCoaching #FiresideFocus #FirefighterLife #FirefighterStats #FirefighterSupport https://lnkd.in/er5_CAct

If this is what you look like after moving, give us a call 😂 Our team of firefighter movers don't just help you move your items; they extinguish the stress, douse the chaos, and put out any moving mishaps before they even spark! 🔥🚛 #MoveWithMoveStar #FirefighterMovers #ExtinguishTheStress

🔔 Firefighter Training Tip: Overcoming Long Hose Lays with the Oasis Valve 🚒 Did you catch all four? Four benefits to using a four-way valve for in-line relay FULL EPISODE + CHECKLIST: TFT.com/inline-relay Problem: Long distances between water sources and fire scenes can be challenging, especially when a single engine doesn’t have enough hose. Traditional relay pumping with multiple pumpers is a solution, but not always feasible for all departments and situations. #Firefighting #FireSafety #FirefighterTraining #OasisValve #RelayPumping #TacticalFirefighting #EmergencyResponse #FireDepartment #FirefighterTips

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