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"The damage is massive": Hear a Denver firefighter describe the response to an enormous fire at a apartment complex that was under construction near Glendale late Friday 👇

Jonathan Brumley getting it done on Brass Tacks and Hard Facts.

Success at the nozzle starts long before water is flowing. In this episode, Jonathan Brumley breaks down hose handling techniques for the nozzle firefighter that improve control, movement, and reaction under pressure. He demonstrates body positioning, line management, and communication tips that help ensure a steady, effective stream when it matters most. Click here: https://firedept.link/BTHFep117 to view the entire series. #ElkhartBrass #HoseHandling #NozzleFirefighter #FireAttack #EngineCompany #FiregroundOperations #HoseControl #FirefightingTechniques

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No words can express the concern and sadness this senseless act of violence has created. Our sincerest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the fallen brothers. Prayers for healing for the brother that remains hospitalized.

We mourn the tragic loss of two brave souls -John Morrison, 52, a battalion chief with Coeur d’Alene Fire, and Frank Harwood, 42, a battalion chief with Kootenai County Fire-who were senselessly killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire.These men answered the call to serve, even in the face of danger. May they rest in peace. My prayers are with their families, their departments, and all who are grieving this unimaginable loss.

🛑 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡’𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗘, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡’𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘 Think your victim removal method is working❓ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻❗ A 2022 study shows that lifting victims too high can increase lethality. In some scenarios, victims were safer left in place than being removed through superheated atmospheres. It’s time to upgrade your tactics, ignite smarter decisions, and operate based on evidence—not tradition. 📊 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 🚒ᴍᴀꜱᴛᴇʀɪɴɢ ꜰɪʀᴇɢʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴀɴᴅ❗ 🏫ɪɴ-ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ 💻 ᴏɴʟɪɴᴇ 📚ᴛᴇxᴛʙᴏᴏᴋ 📱ᴇʙᴏᴏᴋ 🤝ᴛʀᴀɪɴ-ᴛʜᴇ-ᴛʀᴀɪɴᴇʀ 💭 ᴍᴏʀᴇ 👉 page.fo/MFC-CTC

The Chief that does the dishes . . .

The Officer who is first on the mop . . .

The Senior Man scrubbing the bathroom . . .

The rest of us watching.

And we're always watching.

We see you in the station just as clearly as we see the closed door of the Chief who seldom socializes, the Officer who talks a lot but doesn't do much and the senior firefighters who disappear when the work begins.

And we know who to follow when the tones drop.

It's not that far from the station to the fire ground. Not that far at all.

Image courtesy of Eric Norberg

3 Alarms in Greeley, Colorado early this morning.

Our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of FF/PM Hoffman. Rest easy brother. RFB

Described as compassionate, caring, loving, and a leader on and off the job by his fellow firefighters and academy classmates. It is with great sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman. Firefighter Hoffman died from injuries sustained when he was stabbed in the chest by a patient he was transporting to the hospital in the early hours of April 27th. Graham was a dedicated professional who loved serving his city. He will be greatly missed. Funeral details will follow in the coming days. Rest in peace Firefighter Graham Hoffman.

Excellent AAR of a recent Colorado Mayday.

Firefighter Mayday - After Action Review This after action review was produced for Castle Rock, Colorado Fire & Rescue Department after a mayday occurred at a residential structure fire on March 26,...

The fire service lost a legend today. I had the opportunity to hear him speak on a few occasions and was always amazed by his depth of knowledge, insight, and experience. A humble man who was a student of the job. Rest easy Captain Gustin.