Category: FIRE

  • Methods for Opening Shutters at Fire Scenes and Precautions

    Methods for Opening Shutters at Fire Scenes and Precautions

    Methods for Opening Shutters at Fire Scenes: Key cutting techniques and essential safety precautions. Quick response at fire scenes is crucial for saving lives. Closed shutters can become significant obstacles to rescue operations. This article introduces specific methods firefighters can use to quickly open shutters, even when power is cut off or the shutter mechanisms…

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  • Decontamination of Firefighters

    Decontamination of Firefighters

    Firefighting involves not only the immediate danger of fire but also exposure to harmful substances. Smoke from fires contains many toxic substances, making decontamination essential for firefighters’ long-term health. Presence of Carcinogens in Fires When buildings burn, toxic chemicals are released into the air and can settle on surfaces. Some of these hazardous compounds include…

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  • Vehicle Fires

    Vehicle Fires

    In the United States, approximately 400 civilians die each year due to vehicle fires. Vehicle fires can emit toxic smoke, scatter parts, and generate heat exceeding 1,500°C. Vehicles carry flammable fuels (such as gasoline) and can be considered mobile hazardous materials facilities. Causes of Fire Fuel System Malfunctions Fuel leaks are the most common cause…

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  • Interview Content: Fire Incident Investigation

    Interview Content: Fire Incident Investigation

    Interview Content: Fire Incident Investigation — Key interview points for witnesses, reporters, and responsible persons to identify fire causes and ensure safety. Initial Discoverer Reporter Questions Related to Smoking Initial Fire Extinguisher Person Responsible for Ignition Fire Source Responsible Person Reference page: This training focuses on teaching firefighters to safely navigate wire entanglements and remove SCBA…

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  • Mental Toughness in Firefighting

    Mental Toughness in Firefighting

    Master Mental Toughness in Firefighting with strategies for anxiety control, panic management, and survival skills. Facing the tough situations as a firefighter requires more than just mental fortitude or determination. Mental strength is built through daily training and experience, and learning to control one’s mind is essential. So, how can firefighters strengthen their mental resilience?…

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  • Size-Up Practice Video

    Size-Up Practice Video

    “Size-Up Practice Video: Realistic fire scenarios, key search points, and critical firefighting decisions.” Overview: A car is burning in a residential area Search Criteria: Decision Points: Overview: Black smoke visible inside a shopping mall Search Criteria: Decision Points: Overview: A room in a single-story wooden house is burning Search Criteria: Decision Points: Overview: A hospital’s…

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  • Fire Fighting

    Fire Fighting

    Fire Fighting skills are crucial, and everyone must improve them. Here are the abilities required for firefighters: Understanding Fire Behavior Size-Up Skills Water Discharge Techniques Ventilation Mentality (Panic Control) Basic Physical Fitness On-Site Experience I will focus on three of these abilities. Size-Up Perform Size-Up Accurately! Conduct Size-Up with the Whole Team! Hone Your Size-Up…

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  • Fire characteristics

    Fire characteristics

    Understanding fire characteristics is essential for effective firefighting. Develop strategies based on this knowledge and apply them on site. If you don’t know how a fire starts, you won’t know how to extinguish it! Definition of fire A “fire” is a combustion phenomenon that occurs or expands contrary to human intent or arises from arson…

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