As REAL as firefighter training can get - Live Fire Hands-On Incident Command Simulations πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ Our Hands-On Command Simulations class puts firefighter skills, company officer tactics, and incident command management together in an exciting, immersive, and highly valuable hands-on training program. This program focuses on linking all levels of the fireground together so that members can focus not only on their own jobs but how their jobs interface with others. Combining engine company, truck
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As REAL as firefighter training can get - Live Fire Hands-On Incident Command Simulations πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ Our Hands-On Command Simulations class puts firefighter skills, company officer tactics, and incident command management together in an exciting, immersive, and highly valuable hands-on training program. This program focuses on linking all levels of the fireground together so that members can focus not only on their own jobs but how their jobs interface with others. Combining engine company, truck
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Operating at BOX 102 for a well involved house with B-shift πŸ”₯ It’s always a privilege to work with talented, motivated firefighters. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ #CombatReady πŸ€™πŸΌ | Nick Martin
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Operating at BOX 102 for a well involved house with B-shift πŸ”₯ It’s always a privilege to work with talented, motivated firefighters. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ #CombatReady πŸ€™πŸΌ | Nick Martin
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Your mindset is your choice. Nobody can make you approach the job the right way. It’s up to you. πŸ§ πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ Part of our conversation about Combat Ready Firefighting at last yearβ€˜s @keycity_fire_conf πŸ“† Make sure you join us again there this year, or reach out about bringing this program to your department or event. Info in my story and bio. #CombatReady πŸ”₯ . . . #firefighter #boxalarm #firechief #firefightertraining #chiefmiller | Nick Martin
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Your mindset is your choice. Nobody can make you approach the job the right way. It’s up to you. πŸ§ πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ Part of our conversation about Combat Ready Firefighting at last yearβ€˜s @keycity_fire_conf πŸ“† Make sure you join us again there this year, or reach out about bringing this program to your department or event. Info in my story and bio. #CombatReady πŸ”₯ . . . #firefighter #boxalarm #firechief #firefightertraining #chiefmiller | Nick Martin
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LIVE FIRE COMMAND SIMULATIONS were next level this past weekend. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ’ͺ🏼πŸ”₯ This new program consists of hands-on, full-blown structure fire scenarios, including incident command and engine and truck operations at full speed and under live fire. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Command officers get reps in the IC, division supervisor, and command aide roles. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Company officers get coaching on leading their crews and operating within the command system. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Firefighters get reps on their engine and truck skills and g
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LIVE FIRE COMMAND SIMULATIONS were next level this past weekend. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ’ͺ🏼πŸ”₯ This new program consists of hands-on, full-blown structure fire scenarios, including incident command and engine and truck operations at full speed and under live fire. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Command officers get reps in the IC, division supervisor, and command aide roles. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Company officers get coaching on leading their crews and operating within the command system. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Firefighters get reps on their engine and truck skills and g
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Are you ready for the offensive fire with people trapped and a MAYDAY?⁉ πŸ”₯ There’s nothing saying this won’t be your next fire. ⏱️ Whether you are a firefighter or the fire chief, this is the fire you must be ready for… ❌ There is no time to get yourself and your plans ready on the front lawn at this fire. πŸ‘πŸΌ If you arrive and find any other situation, you can adapt from this plan. πŸ‘ŽπŸΌ But if you arrive expecting anything else, you will find it very hard to adapt to this plan. The skills and
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Are you ready for the offensive fire with people trapped and a MAYDAY?⁉ πŸ”₯ There’s nothing saying this won’t be your next fire. ⏱️ Whether you are a firefighter or the fire chief, this is the fire you must be ready for… ❌ There is no time to get yourself and your plans ready on the front lawn at this fire. πŸ‘πŸΌ If you arrive and find any other situation, you can adapt from this plan. πŸ‘ŽπŸΌ But if you arrive expecting anything else, you will find it very hard to adapt to this plan. The skills and
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Unfortunately, many contributing factors in fireground tragedies were present and known long before the fire came in. 😱⚠️πŸ”₯ Problems with people, plans, and training are among the top issues. When problems with people, plans, and training combine with fireground challenges, the potential for tragedy grows exponentially. ⭐️ Every small factor is a speck of snow that contributes to the avalanche. The more problems we eliminate, the lower the likelihood of a tragic outcome. This is why so much att
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Unfortunately, many contributing factors in fireground tragedies were present and known long before the fire came in. 😱⚠️πŸ”₯ Problems with people, plans, and training are among the top issues. When problems with people, plans, and training combine with fireground challenges, the potential for tragedy grows exponentially. ⭐️ Every small factor is a speck of snow that contributes to the avalanche. The more problems we eliminate, the lower the likelihood of a tragic outcome. This is why so much att
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πŸ”₯ Nick Martin hitting on a point that is extremely prevalent in the fire service! Talking > action πŸ’― πŸŽ₯ Credit: Nick Martin #fire #firedepartment #firefighter #firefighters #fireman #firemen #responding #firetruck #workingfire #TailboardLeadership | Tailboard Leadership
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πŸ”₯ Nick Martin hitting on a point that is extremely prevalent in the fire service! Talking > action πŸ’― πŸŽ₯ Credit: Nick Martin #fire #firedepartment #firefighter #firefighters #fireman #firemen #responding #firetruck #workingfire #TailboardLeadership | Tailboard Leadership
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IT'S ALL ABOUT MINDSET - 7 Lessons for Combat Ready Firefighting πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’
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FIRE COMMAND SIMULATIONS. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ🏼 A day of street-smart command practices and tactics to maintain control of incidents and aggressively deploy companies to stop the fire. This program usually follows our Aggressive Command Supports Aggressive Firefighting program and consists of realistic fire scenarios at multiple building types. Each simulation has 6 or more viewpoints and is designed to replicate the challenges of a real fireground. Too many incident commanders lack training and experie
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As companies arrive on the fire, announcing your arrival order or actions lets others know what you're doing and allows them to prepare for what they will do. πŸ”₯⬇️ Our department is SOG-driven, so as they announce on screen, they will announce (1st engine, 2nd truck, etc.). This does not just mean that they were the 2nd ladder truck there; it also corresponds directly to a location and assignment within our operations policy. For example, if I heard "Ladder 4 on scene, 2nd truck, Charlie side) a
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First due, kids trapped is not the time for WEAK INCIDENT COMMAND. New video up! πŸ”₯πŸŽ₯ It will forever blow my mind that there are fire departments and training programs that advocate that, at an offensive fire with people trapped, we should park two blocks away and wait for the first company officer or chief to tell everyone what to do. ❌ THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THIS IS WEAK COMMAND. THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU WOULD DO IF IT WAS YOUR KIDS TRAPPED. βœ… When people are trapped in fire, they have MOMENTS to li
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Tactical worksheets and conquering the fireground... πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ”₯⁠ ⁠ There's often a misconception about "tactical worksheets". Some people (mostly those who've never been in command... πŸ€”) think that they are a crutch that promotes "check list firefighting". If this is true, it is related to improper application or inept commanders.⁠ ⁠ A true tactical worksheet is more a hybrid of an accountability board, tracking the location of units and organization of an incident.⁠ ⁠ The keys to the kingdom in
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Rescuing a victim from a fire is not a one-firefighter operation. ⚠️πŸ”₯ From the hose line protecting the search, to the incident commander organizing the fire ground, to the guy turning on the fire hydrant, and every position in between - to ensure the highest likelihood of a safe and effective rescue, the entire fireground must be firing on all cylinders. πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Like it takes a whole village to raise a child - it takes the entire fireground to rescue one. In these high-stakes scenarios, we must h
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Rescuing a victim from a fire is not a one-firefighter operation. ⚠️πŸ”₯ From the hose line protecting the search, to the incident commander organizing the fire ground, to the guy turning on the fire hydrant, and every position in between - to ensure the highest likelihood of a safe and effective rescue, the entire fireground must be firing on all cylinders. πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Like it takes a whole village to raise a child - it takes the entire fireground to rescue one. In these high-stakes scenarios, we must h
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Rapid Intervention - The β€œRescue Position” and Assessing SCBA Emergencies on a Downed Firefighter
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The first step to getting to the fire FAST & FIRST is KNOWING WHERE YOU’RE GOING. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸš’ My buddy @firefightnchief has a reputation on his job for knowing the maps and the tricks to get around fast. In this clip from our podcast on The Driver- Chief Malta shares some tips on how to become the β€œWolf of All Streets”. 🀣 These are some great, challenging drill ideas for your next day in the firehouse. Give them a try and let us know your favorite map drills in the comments. πŸ’¬ #CombatReady πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ .
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It was a great weekend of hands-on training with Trinity Fire in SC! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸš’ I have known Chief Cody McCarley for years - and if you haven’t been following what he’s been doing at @southernendfirefightin, it’s something special for sure. From their mindsets to the incredible fleet of old-school apparatus, Trinity is keeping it β€œold school” for sure. It was super cool to see Ritchie’s old Engine 371 in service - I’ve certainly seen that thing on many firegrounds back in the day! We had a great day
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Fire above? Get hooks and hoselines below. πŸ”₯πŸ‘πŸ» If the structure is still stable and we have an offensive opportunity, the most effective way to extinguish fire in the attic or cockloft space is from below. Get plenty of resources to hook the ceiling and get lines in place EARLY to stop the fire. If the roof is still intact - elevated master streams will not be effective. ⭐️ Our First Alarm Strategy & Tactics program uses scenario-based discussion to help guide decision-making and tactical dec
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β€œAggressive Command” isn’t just about structure fires. This program consists of street-smart command practices and concepts for all incident types. Fires, special operations, active violence, and more. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ Last week, we had a great trip to Marathon Petroleum in Louisiana, where we applied the Aggressive Command system to complex industrial events - including large refinery fires, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue. πŸ§ͺπŸͺ’πŸ”₯ No matter what kind of incident you’re preparing for,
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FIRE STORY - the fireground will humble you, real quick... ⚠️πŸ”₯ Check out the full show for some more great fireground lessons and thoughts on the search rope - info in my story/bio. πŸͺ’ #CombatReady . . . . #truckcompany #firefighter #firefighting #workingfire #firefightertraining #boxalarm | Nick Martin
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Come off the Rig Ready to Work - The Combat Ready Firefighting Mindset
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Our highest priority is the search for and rescue of civilian victims. πŸ•΅πŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ”₯ ⭐️ Where we have the conditions and resources for an offensive attack, a thorough primary search is a top tactical priority. THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED UNTIL OUR SEARCH PROVES OTHERWISE. ⭐️ The search is not always just putting your left or right hand on the wall. There are many different fire scenarios, all of which may require different techniques, considerations, and tactics. πŸ“† Join us on TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1900hrs
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πŸ”₯ IMPLEMENTING THE AGGRESSIVE COMMAND SYSTEM πŸŽ™οΈ LIVE PODCAST β€” WATCH JAN 28 @ 7PM EST on YouTube. We’re thrilled to welcome Assistant Chief Heath Steen of St. Johns County Fire Rescue (FL) to the podcast! St. Johns County Fire Rescue is a professional fire department with over 500 personnel serving 18 stations across St. Johns County (β‰ˆ608 sq miles). Over the past several years, Combat Ready Fire Training has had the opportunity to work with St. Johns County on revitalizing their structure fir
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Let’s keep the main thing, the main thing. πŸ”₯ And for a fire department, the only reason we exist is to respond to fires (and other emergencies). πŸš’ If we’re not doing that well, the public doesn’t need us for anything else. Everything else is just nice. It’s just extra. πŸ‘‰πŸΌ But the extra doesn’t matter much if someone can’t respond to their house quickly and save their property or their family member. ⭐️ Whatever your job is in the fire department, fire chief, deputy chief, training chief, log
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What stops us from being "Combat Ready"? Do the job you signed up to do. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌπŸ”₯
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The backup firefighter makes or breaks the stretch. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ πŸ‘‰πŸΌ The nozzle may put the fire out, but only if it is able to make the fire room. I’ve heard it called the layout FF, slack FF, and some others. But whatever you call it, the backup firefighter is often one of the hardest working but least celebrated positions on the fireground. This member has to be working constantly, playing leapfrog with obstacles as they move the hoseline between the front door and the fire room. And after all th
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INCIDENT COMMANDERS: if you & your companies are not well prepared - THE FIREGROUND WILL RUN YOU OVER. 😬⚠️πŸ”₯ Firegrounds go from bread & butter to the worst day of your lives in moments. And often, bad things do not happen one after the other - but all at once. In these situations, one person cannot solve all the problems, not even the IC. Things move too quickly for this to work. Our best chance when things go wrong is to have a decentralized fireground where well-prepared people make great de
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FIRST DUE! 6 Steps for Operating as the Tactical Supervisor on the Fireground. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ”₯
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2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ was another great year to be a fireman. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ’ͺ🏼 I'm fortunate to be surrounded by like-minded firefighters at the SFD and CRF - and I look forward to a great New Year in 2024. Thanks to all who have supported us. Stand by to copy for some big things to come. πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ #CombatReady πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ . . . #boxalarm #workingfire #structurefire #firechief #firefighter #firefightertraining #lovemyjob | Nick Martin
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Our Go-to Fireground Search Techniques and Tactics
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