SANG POTUS Visit

A very patriotic reflection.

M&Ms anyone? Yep, their mine!

AF 1 landing at SANG. Blurred due to heat distortion across the flight line.

Fire Hose Testing Failure

The force of water and pipe corrosion led to damage at the discharge.

Failed Storz connection and damage to the truck.

Water still pouring out of hose moments after the coupling failure.

Distance of the hose traveled after the coupling failed while at testing pressure.

Annual fire hose testing is required for safe and serviceable fire hose. Safe practices need to be used when testing fire hose according to NFPA 1962. Basic PPE (helmet, gloves, eye, and ear protection) should be worn. A burst hose is a dangerous thing and we burst a 5" hose on one of our testing days. I think it reminded some of the need to respect the hose.

When this hose failed, it sounded like a gun going off! We should treat hose like a gun when under pressure.

These photos are provided to remind firefighters that it does happen and to BE SAFE!

DM

TransCaer Hazmat Training in Port Huron

Since work would not let me out due to manning levels to go here, I went on my off duty day to gain some excellent hands on training. The training was located at the Amtrak Station in Port Huron. The training covered DOT tank trailers and railroad tankcars. Training was outstanding, too bad more personnel from Selfridge did not attend. Sarnia FD, Port Huron FD, and three from Emmett FD (they left at lunch) all were in attendance.

CN & Dow Chemical were the hosts of the training. A lot of planning went into this and I must say they did an outstanding job. Thanks to those involved.

One of three trains during the times between 8 am and 330 pm.

Sarnia firefighters telling us how they do it across the river! :)
It was nice meeting you all, eh?

Installing a Midland Kit.

Fire Trucks and Trains!

Port Huron firefighters.

Emmett FD, Sarnia FD and one from St. Clair Cty Hazmat.

The classroom inside.

The classroom outside.

It was a gloomy day and the sun did not come out until I was leaving. At least it did not rain. Thanks to the Salvation Army for the snacks. That was nice.

DM

New / Used Oshkosh T-1500

The new Crash-5 with the Snozzle. This truck was from Otis ANGB. This truck met with a I-94 overpass and suffered severe damage when delivered last year. It has been repaired(still some bugs to work out) and personnel are training on it. This will replace troublesome P-23 that will be sent out once all personnel are trained and proficient on the new ARFF (airport rescue and firefighting) apparatus.

DM