Training is a true risk management tool for the fire department. It also needs to be a priority in every firefighter’s life: https://ow.ly/WlTE50RoeZC When firefighters struggle with a particular skill, we say they need to train more. If a new hazard arrives in our district, such as a lithium battery storage facility, we train on how to combat that type of fire. Justin Bailey breaks down the firefighting training journey into three categories: the foundation, growth and mastery, and passing it o

@holistic_first_responders A good firefighter knows how to do the job. They size up the scene. They read conditions. They identify risk. They ventilate when needed. They establish command and prioritize resources. That’s what makes them good on the fireground. But greatness doesn’t stop when the call ends. A great firefighter applies that same thinking to their own health. They assess themselves the same way they assess a scene. They recognize when stress is building instead of ignoring it. They

1.3K reactions · 158 shares | #WFRD members reviewing techniques and tactics for firefighter survival and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). A majority of a firefighters job is saving others in need. This training focuses on how to save one of our own firefighters if they were to become missing, trapped, or injured. | Winchester Fire and Rescue Department | Facebook