Comox Fire Rescue
FDIC 2018
Comox Fire Rescue in the media
We take a look at a recent truck purchase by the Comox Fire Department and who they dedicated it to. First aired August 2011
Neighbour's shed on fire. Dec 8, 2010. Comox
A mid-island fire chief is being honoured at the national level selected by his peers as Canada's "Career Firefighter" of the year. Chief Gord Schriener has been fighting fires in the Comox Valley for 34 years but his commitment to education safety and training is felt all over the province and across the country.
COMOX - A lot of memories and island history went up in smoke early yesterday morning in Comox. Investigators are looking for the cause of the fire that destroyed the Lorne Hotel, taking down one of BC's oldest licenced establishments.
http://www.ctvvancouverisland.ca http://www.facebook.com/ctvvi COMOX -- Two Comox men were honoured for their selfless dedications to their community today by receiving Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals. The presentations were made by BC's Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond at the Comox fire hall.
COMOX -- A 50 year old Black Creek woman remains in Intensive Care in Vancouver General Hospital after suffering injuries from an accident Sunday evening. According to Deputy Comox Fire Chief Rick Shelton the woman was checking on her sailboat which was moored at the marina when she discovered she'd left a propane heater on.
Training and Tools
Getting disoriented and lost inside a structure fire is a danger every Firefighter faces when entering an unfamiliar building that's filled with smoke. Prevention is the first step to avoiding a LODD or injury, but preparation and being able to quickly react to a life and death situation is also essential.......
The International Society of Fire Service Instructors is proud to present the Principles of Modern Fire Attack - SLICE-RS training video. We extend our many thanks to the researchers involved and our sponsors who made it all possible.
Here is In Our Gear's LLC "JV" tool in action. Faster, less destructive than current tools and techniques, this tool allows an emergency responder to quickly gain access to commercial occupancies with double doors equipped with a "thumb lock" on the egress side.
Here is In Our Gear's LLC "JV" tool in action. Faster, less destructive than current tools and techniques, this tool allows an emergency responder to quickly gain access to commercial occupancies with double doors equipped with a "thumb lock" on the egress side.
When the unthinkable happens, and a firefighter collapses on an emergency scene, we need to be prepared to provide the highest level of care possible. We know that good neurological outcomes can be had in out of hospital cardiac arrest provided high quality chest compressions are initiated early.
Public Education
This video demonstrates flashovers in three situations: Dry Scotch Pine Christmas Tree Living Room with Sofa Office Cubicle Thank you to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for producing this video.
This video was produced by NIST and clearly illustrated how fast a fie will grow.
A dramatic new video showing the right and the wrong way to equip your home for the holidays. Go to www.safeathome.ca for 12 Tips to keep your family safe over the holidays.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding you to make sure you have enough smoke alarms in your home, test them monthly and replace them every 10 years.
Plan and practice home fire drills at least twice a year. Make sure you know two ways out of each room. More fire safety information at http://www.usfa.fema.gov.
Old Training Videos
Old training videos, from Around Vancouver Washington, National Fire underwrtiers training vidi
A repost from Traditions Training, LLC from facebook, I could not find it on youtube. Posted only for the enjoyment of all, not for profit. A great old-timey training video from the East Coast, official location unknown but 'Hartford' can be clearly seen on the side of the responding rig.
Inspiration
Active911's salute to Fire & Rescue.
Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, B.J. '77, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus. Admiral McRaven offered advice for changing the world from his 36 years of experience as a Navy SEAL: Ask for help when you need it, respect everyone, persevere through failures and, perhaps surprisingly, make your bed every day.
The best bodybuilder of all time, Arnold Schwarzenegger's motivational speech about his 6 rules to success ,I made this video because no video I found had subtitles.A video to see and share without moderation.And as Arnold says, NEVER GIVE UP !!
What We Do
CSB Safety Video on the April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, which resulted in 15 fatalities, 260 injuries, and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when about thirty tons of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate exploded after being heated by a fire at the storage and distribution facility.