When was your last “pin job”? Did it flow well operationally? Does anything come to mind that could be enhanced or polished a bit? One of the concepts we learn on an operational level is that of simultaneous operations (photo 1), which entails using multiple tools at the same time and performing multiple tasks. But how often does this happen? Many of our training programs involve performing one task; completing it, and then moving on to the next one. That’s fine for learning tool skills; however, on an operational level, we need to hone our ability to multitask on a variety of levels. We need to focus on multitasking at a “task” or “job” level.

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NFPA 610 Motorsports OPS program at Raceway Park, Old Bridge for the emergency services crew Sept.9,14th & 18th

Webcast – “- Revisited for Today’s Vehicles” Oct 21st at 13:00hrs EST – Sponsored by Holmatro & Fire Engineering

Fires in vehicles pose a significant threat to life and property. In response to the pressing need for international dialogue SP is organising a new conference: FIVE (Fires in Vehicles). The objective of this conference is to exchange knowledge of fires in vehicles, including both road and rail vehicles.

In recognition of the fact that many of the fire problems faced by these vehicles are the same, the solutions to them can also be similar.

FIVE will be a biannual event, the first conference of which will take place September 29 – 30, 2010 in Gothenburg, SWEDEN.

We are glad to introduce you to our Keynote Speakers and their presentations:

“The Hanover bus fire and activities on improving fire safety in buses”
Richard Damm, Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, Germany

“Fire department’s operations at large incidents involving vehicles”
Reinhard Ries, Frankfurt am Main Fire and Rescue Services, Germany

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