Posts Tagged: ‘safety and survival’

VES with a Ladder Bail

May 23, 2012 Posted by Jason

This is a video of a drill we do.  It starts as a VES drill with the firefighter ascending the ladder and then clearing a window. The space is smoked up and the fierfighter enters, starting his search for the door.  While he’s searching we throw a rug or piece of plywood ontop of them to demonstrate conditions deteriorating and making them exit fast to the window.

The intent is to force quick recognition to exit and to perform the ladder bail fast.  We do this drill after evolutions of just ladder bail practice. This let’s them put their practice into real life type situations and to do it at full speed.

We have a new YouTube channel and we hope to start posting new videos.

Upcoming Classes

March 31, 2012 Posted by Jason

Classes coming for Missouri firefighters. Look out for information on these upcoming classes.

Safety and Survival Skills on the Fire Ground

April 27 and 28, Boles Fire Protection District
May 3 & 4, North County Training Association
May 15 & 16, St. Louis City FD
May 19 & 20, DeSoto City FD
June 2 & 3, Holts Summit FPD

These are free classes, but you must register with the host department. We and the host agencies will be putting out fliers and more information soon.

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