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They were heading down this path just before the pandemic began. All the federal money bought them a few years. Now for many of the reasons stated by previous posters, it’s back and it ain’t gonna be pretty. Sad.

Thank you for taking the time to explain in great detail the duties and features of Housewatch for those who were unfamiliar with it.

Some great questions ! Brings a smile to my face to see the interest and furthering of discussion.

https://www.firerescue1.com/iafc-1/articles/iafc-launches-resource-page-for-lithium-ion-battery-responses-R2E6J50HveRIHNvf/

NFD2004, I have taught hazmat at the rock but the last time was several years ago. I have not taught any classes in lithium ion incidents there. My colleagues at Hazard3, LLC have done so about a year ago. Thanks bother. Stay well. Merry Christmas

https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/12/05/iona-mcgregor-firefighter-invents-tool-now-used-across-america/

Looks interesting. Thanks for the heads up

https://www.statter911.com/2022/12/07/two-firefighters-from-new-tripoli-fire-company-killed-during-pennsylvania-house-fire/

Wow. How does that even happen

Update - The Tampa Police Chief resigned this morning.

Well stated and so true. Stay safe brother

Nanuet NY on scene of working fire - 95 Highview Ave. Fire originally in a chimney of a 2 story PD - extended into attic and roof. Pearl River and New City FD's on Mutual aid

Looking to start a thread where members can post pictures or even videos of how they have decorated their firehouses and apparatus. What else is your organization doing ( Santa visits, hospital visits, parades, and parties). Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

In the interest of stimulating a little banter - which houses had the nicest/ most functional housewatch areas, which ones had a lot to be desired?

125 Age Dr. Apopka. Single family home. 2 lines stretched. Primaries negative. Supply line deployed. OCFD on scene

Well stated - pulling the crews out after only 5 minutes on scene. However the most egregious error was by the crew of engine 14 themselves two of the three interior team left their radios in the cab of the truck. I dealt with this in my department as well. Pure laziness and complacency - we...

thanks for the update brothers

Bulldog. Yes it is similar - but not here in Florida. The overwhelming majority of EMS systems in Florida are cross trained firefighter/ paramedics on medic units. And a large number of departments also staff cross trained firefighter paramedic ALS engine companies. So on Florida. This model of...

Dave - they did a pilot program called XRay according to the report, which was similar to CIDS but discontinued it. Additionally, the the city building department inspected the subject building several years ago and classified it as a vacant - but there was no nexus or notifications to Fire...

Thanks Lebby. If only you could see the surprised look 👀 on my face. ( being sarcastic). Hope you are continuing to be well and do great things. Stay safe and happy holidays!