[HFDlist] Training

[jpoznanski at holdenma.gov]

Hello all,

Now that July is almost over, we are finally through the promotional  
process and people's vacations are coming to an end, it's time to get  
back to TRAINING. We have a great class on transitional fire attack  
with some fire behavior on August 1st. Chaffin's crews, please be at  
HQ with apparatus and PPE no later than 1830 hrs.

Tower 1 is back in service. Most equipment is back on the truck with  
the exception of a few items we are still waiting for. We no longer  
have the "Big Ass Fan" (also known as the Very large negative pressure  
fan used as a PPV). Until the new fans come in, Engine 4's blowhard  
will be the only fan on the Tower, leaving Engine 4 with 1 negative  
pressure smoke ejector. We have a full compliment of new handtools.  
The Drivers side of the vehicle will have all standard pike poles in  
the rear 6', 8' and 10'. The only exception on the drivers side is in  
the jump seat where there is a 4' NY Hook. The Officers side of the  
vehicle has Boston Rakes in the rear 6', 8' and 10' with a 4' in the  
jumpseat. All 4' hooks have D handles, all 6' hooks have gas shutoffs.  
The bumper has a set of irons (halligan/flathead), TNT tool, 3' Boston  
Rake with D Handle and the New Griff Tool, which is a 5' NY Hook with  
a chisel. Please make yourselves familiar with the layout of the  
equipment. Be advised that compartments might change as new equipment  
comes in, we will keep you advised.

Please take 5 minutes over the next few days to make yourselves  
familiar with the use of the NY Hook and Griff Tool. I have a attached  
a video to help you understand how the tool works, PLEASE watch......  
My guess is that you might be tested on Aug 1st. Feel free to go to  
youtube.com and enter "How to use a NY roof hook", lots of great  
videos!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc4vsHOBwI8

Any questions please feel free to ask. Remember, the fire service is  
not a country club, peoples lives depend on us knowing what to do when  
they need us. Not being prepared for battle may cause serious injury  
or death to not only you but to your fellow firefighters and the  
citizens we protect. Stay Safe!

Thanks!!
Josh

Joshua Poznanski
Captain/Paramedic
Holden Fire Department
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(774)287-5318
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