It was just another hot day when PCD sounded the fire tones for Saylor TWP, for a working house fire. When the fire was confirmed by PD Saylor pulled a 2nd alarm which bought C3900, R3970 and Ankeny E1131. R3970 was first on scene with fire showing on B&C sides. 3970 crew pulled 200' 1 3/4 hose and went to work inside while 3970 driver got water supply, tools to the door and threw a ladder to the roof. The house was one story with three roofs and a wood ceiling that kept all the heat in. C3900 had command and pulled the 3rd alarm due to the heat index of 103. The fire was knocked within 30 min with intensive overhaul. All JFD units cleared in 2hrs.

JFD was dispatched to assist Saylor FD for a 10-50 PI with fire on I80/35 WB. C3900, R3970 and T3950 all went en route. When they arrived they were told by command (C4900) stay on EB side and take care of the fire. R3970 extinguished the fire and all units returned to service.

On a hot Saturday evening PCD set off the tones for a 2nd alarm fire on a three story commercial appartment bulding in Urbandale with fire showing through the roof. JFD was due with C3900 and T3960. Both units went en route in minutes. When they arrived C3900 was assigned operations and T3960 went to work with elevated master steam. The fire went to 4 alarms before the fire was knocked and put out. All units cleared late into the night.

Check out the "Gallery" to the left. Click the button and select "Traditions Training" for the 2-Team Truck & Tower Operations drill, on June 26-27.

JFD would like to thank the participation & dedication of the Iowa Fire Service members who joined us.  Both the classroom and Hands-On portion of the drill were a huge success.  Some drove over two hours in a predawn thunderstorm. We look forward to your participation next time!

Vent Enter Search with Scott, provided real to life situations when interior egress is prohibited.  Partial collapse, heavy fire conditions, or rapid exterior crew movement, all part of a coordinated three prong attack.

Over 40 doors forced. With multiple lock configuration & barricade situations. Real to life situations created under reduced visibility. The instructors provided an enormous amount of information & ideas for future forcible entry drills.

Mike with FDNY Tower Ladder 13 provided a "non-big-city" approach to roof & truck ops.  His down and simple 7,9,8 method was well received. 

Further comparison of rotary saw sizes and blade types demonstrated all equipment is not created equal.  Lastly, the illustration of real world "Spongy Roofs" provided important knowledge to keep you & your crew safe.

More pictures and descriptions to follow… à  Check out the JFD Facebook & Traditions Training Facebook pages.

 Heavy Stream Operations - No problem, when you can move your master stream flowing 1000 GPM's- 75 feet laterally, inches from the ground, with an additional just feet away. 

 New ideas and techniques illustrated the benefit of a Tower with an out of the box approach. 

 Have your tactics kept pace with available technology?

Rescue 3970, E3930, A3982 requested for mutual aid with Grimes, confirmed 1 trapped. More information to come.  

JFD is proud to announce that DANKO is our latest corporate sponsor of our upcoming training event:
 

2 - Team Truck & Tower Operations

By: Traditions Training

On: Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27

Please Call Steve Pote for all of your fire equipment needs.

From Halligan Bars & New York Hooks to PPV Fans, Ladders, Nozzles & Hose. If its carried on a fire truck Steve Pote with DANKO can get it for you, at a competitive price.

JFD Thanks Steve Pote & DANKO for Supporting our Training.

Check out San Francisco Fire Dept. on "The Battalion", webisode #21.

Our wait list is growing fast. Several inquires have been made today. Our web traffic is reaching new record highs. So don't wait to sign up for Sunday, June 27th Hands On.

We currently have 5 waiting. We are looking for a commitment of 8 and a maximum limit of 10 more seats. Remember, unlimited Saturday Seats available.

However, Pre-Sale Saturday Tickets for $30, ends Tuesday, June 1st.

More info on Sunday: 1. We have a commitment from an abandon multi-story hotel for our training site. 2. Flat & Peaked Roofs- ability to use multiple saws & blade configurations. 3. Multiple Aerial Devices will be used.

Thanks to: Norwalk (Rear mount Tower),  Pleasant Hill (Mid mount straight stick),  Grimes (Rear mount 75ft quint), &  Johnston (Mid mount Tower).

Tonight's JOINT training is a huge success. 60 Polk County Emergency Responders are currently attending HAZMAT Refresher. Tonight's training is taught by Charlie Freeman and funded from EMO grant money. Thanks to AJ Mumm of the Polk County Emergency Managers Office (EMO), who was in attendance. Among those departments in attendance: Ankeny, Altoona, Saylor, Pleasant Hill, Camp Dodge, Norwalk, Grimes, & Johnston. Dont forget, tomorrow's training @ Ankeny FD starting at 9 AM.

Another good video by Joe Brown, "DCFD17Truck", video. Joe provides a good example performing "Outside Vent Man" (OVM) work.