Author Archives: Bill Stacy

Build a Hose Dummy Training Aid

| August 30, 2014

  Fire Hose Dummies are a great training aid. They can be used in all kinds of drills to simulate victims. They can even be dressed in gear or civilian clothing to practice extraction techniques. PDF: Fire hose dummy instructions. You will need: 3 lengths of O.O.S. 1-3/4 hose 7 Large zip ties 2 small zip ties […]

Dozens of West Haven, W. Shore, Allingtown firefighters honored

| August 18, 2014

Many of our fellow employees were recognized recently for their outstanding service. Sixteen Unit Citations were awarded to groups of firefighters from all three fire departments — in many cases working together on the same incidents — who participated in extraordinary situations ranging from the ice rescue to motor vehicle accidents to several major fires, […]