Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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.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
Labels:
Dan Meinhard,
Fire Hose Burst,
Fire Hose Testing,
Firefighter
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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.
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.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)









