The First 365: Female Firefighter's Survival Guide from probation to confident Firefighter USA Firefighter Guide The First 365 Female Firefighter's Survival Guide From Probation to Confident Firefighter By DcAnnar Firefighter Essential Skills Safety Protocols Mindset Leadership Field Ready Download Free PDF Important note: This book offers general guidance for new firefighters. It does not replace your department's SOPs/SOGs, your training officer's instructions, your medical provider's advice, or current NFPA standards and local protocols. When this book and your department disagree, follow your department and ask questions. What's Inside Before Day One: Mindset and Preparation Your First 30 Days: Station Life and Probie Basics Core Fireground Skills: Technique Over Strength PPE, SCBA and Safety Protocols Fitness, Strength and Injury Prevention Your Health: Cancer Risk, Decon, Sleep and Women's Health Station Culture, Communication and Boundaries Menta...
🚒 DON'T PARK IN FRONT OF A FIRE HYDRANT - HERE IS WHY! You might think breaking the windows and running the hose through the car is unnecessary, petty, or inefficient... but for firefighters, there is NO OTHER OPTION. A car was illegally parked and locked right in front of a fire hydrant. When fire engines arrived for an emergency, there was no space to lay the hose at ground level around the car. So what did firefighters do? They broke the glass and passed the hose straight THROUGH the car - one end to the hydrant, one end to the fire ground. Important Facts Everyone Should Know: 1. It is NOT revenge, it is NECESSITY: Firefighters don't have time to find the owner. Every second counts in a fire. They are legally authorized to damage any property that blocks emergency operations. 2. Hose Cannot Be Bent Sharply: A charged fire hose at 100+ PSI cannot make a sharp bend around a car. It will kink and stop water supply. It needs to be laid straight. 3. Parking Near Hydrant is ...