Podcast: Lex Shady and Chris Tobin talk building construction and #fire with Joe Pronesti

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This month’s Main Street Memo: Fingers of Smoke.

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If anyone is wondering what a tie rod looks like, here is an example. They typically run in void spaces, but this one is unconcealed.

Main Street Memo: Combustible Porches

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LAC - How do we fix what's broken? How can we improve upon what's working? Looking outside our walls should be part of the solution. Great article clarifying how risk and aggression cohabitate-Stockton FD has an identity, a culture and makes no apologies for being aggressive.

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Church fires present unique construction features that may complicate your firefighters' response and your choice of tactics. New training bulletin... fireengineering.com/fire-preventio… Lex Shady Joe Pronesti

Engine 22 was working on highway mva on I-90 near the MLK exit. One of our brothers was struck and tragically killed by a vehicle that went around emergency vehicles. Please keep his family in your prayers. Vehicle is a white Chevy Malibu with front end damage. If seen; call 911

“Fingers of smoke.”

Understanding fire and smoke behavior tells us that it takes a lot of pressure to force smoke out of small openings. Knowing this tells us that there is likely fire nearby.

Finding fire in these voids can often be the key to winning or losing legacy fires.

Excellent training prop for emphasizing the limitations of T.I.C.s

For years we've been reporting about the increased rate of cancer among firefighters.

Now there are new studies that suggest their gear could be adding to the risk, as it potentially contains cancer-causing chemicals.

@TomCostelloNBC reports tonight at 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT.

July’s Main Street Memo: Tin

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Try not to get distracted by the visible fire. That’s the “easy” part. Look at what the smoke is telling you: where the fire is going. Notice the fingers of smoke on the bravo side.

The real work begins in stopping it from taking the whole cockloft.

MUST SEE fire service content. Are you a Company Officer? Wanto to be a Company Officer? You must check out this month's Mayday Monday podcast. HFD's Chief Gordon shares his experience. Watch it here: youtu.be/irj0maF1Ue4

Training opportunity in MD.

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PA | Philadelphia | LODD | 1 FF dies, several others injured in this mornings burning building collapse.

On 6/17/2001 3 FDNY Firefighters were killed in Astoria, Queens at a hardware store on “Father’s Day.” 
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The fire at the salvage yard in Carlisle Township this afternoon. Firefighters had their hands full with this one. The Chronicle-Telegram NE Ohio Scanner #fire #carlisletownship Joe Pronesti

The ability to rapidly triage cracks on a fireground is a skill every firefighter must have. We can help this process by using the “Three L’s”: Location, length, and lean.

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