I have often found the above quote rather fascinating. I thought I would share this here for folks so they could see how we used to rate knowledge of various aspects and calibers in the world of old. As we progress and move into this 2020 Fire Season, we’re likely to see a much greater …
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WAE provides initial apparatus training for CVVFD
Had the opportunity to provide some initial hands on training to the CVVFD for their structure engine on March 12th and March 15th: Those involved had no prior knowledge of the structure engine and this was a good opportunity for them to get some initial hands on training for two full days on: Spotting Hydrants …
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FireBridge Tons Per Acre Charts
Tons Per Acre Charts for using FireBridge FireBridge Tons per Acre Charts
RX Holding & Suppression
A Thermodynamic look The pdf file I have written herein is very in-depth and to many may seem, un-necessary yet I wanted folks to understand that the reason this path was chosen was that there is absolutely zero training on fire ground thermo-dynamics and heat-related issues and how to solve these types of problems for …
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FireBridge – Conversation about missing Training
FireBridge Casual conversation over missing training regarding suppression operations.
Slope Ratio for Wildland Fire Pump & Hydraulic Use
Link to the FireBridge substack article In general, the slope of a hill or incline is often determined to be the ratio between the vertical distance, to that of the horizontal distance. Any number of terms can be used by the individual to reference this but the most commonly used term is Rise over Run. …
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Cowlitz Complex – Drafting issues covered
Visit our Substack link to view the article. If you are Agency, and would like to view the video of this then contact me as I have it as unlisted on youtube. Cowlitz Complex Carlton Fire Water issues
LC95 and Heat! What we don’t know we don’t have.
I put together a small video explaining the past 5 years of my study and research into the Retardants and their cooling capacity and effectiveness. The results may surprise some of you. FireBridge.substack.com – LC95-and-Heat
Mark 3 Pump Capacity Cheat Sheet
This document is a companion document to “Understanding the Capacities of the Mark 3 Pump”, this is a 15 page document that will explain in detail all of the factors, with examples, diagrams, pump curves and formulas that will enable and provide you, the pump operator, with the knowledge to determine the number of pumps, …
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Understanding the Capacities of the Mark III Pump and how this relates to the S-211 Course
There is a 12 page PDF file that was written to cover the relationships of the portable pumps & water use class to the actual hydraulic formulas the use in the class. Many many students over the years have stated to myself as well as others that the math in the class seems to be …
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Auxiliary Pump Engine info
This post will be for those that are looking for Parts and Manuals for their respective Pump Motor. Honda Engines Honda Main Parts lookup page: Honda Parts lookup by SN/Model Main Horizontal Shaft Engine Page. Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard Engines etc. Briggs Parts Page: Main Parts Page showing ALL listings Kubota Engines etc. Kubota …
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FireBridge – Breaking down the Numbers
New podcast on the Substack page. FireBridge – Breaking down the Numbers!
Wildfire Engineer on Substack
I have began a Substack page. FireBridge.Substack.com A few items up there right now, however, if you want to have a platform to comment and ask questions this site is better suited for that and I will be using this over all other media platforms. I have decided to no longer have anything to do …
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