Irons

Speed work again today.

4 sets of 20 floors on the Stair Mill machine at 90 steps/minute.  Max HR 134, Max R 42

Really didn't feel very good today and it took a bit of incentive to get the workout in.  I suspect I was

a bit dehydrated and tired.  Taking in some extra liquid tonight.

Some more Fire Fighting slang:

Plug - Slang term for a fire hydrant. This survives from the days when water mains actually had holes in the tops that were plugged. Many firefighters would like to keep this word while many others think it should be replaced with the accurate term, "hydrant".

Thermal Imaging Camera - This is a camera that can be used to seek out hidden fires or see through smoke. It uses thermal imaging technology to detect the heat given off by objects. It can detect a difference of 1/10th of a degree. Some cameras have the ability to transmit the image back to command where it can be viewed or even recorded. The camera can also tell you the temperature of the object in the cross hairs.  This device is so sensitive that it could help us find a victim who is is completely under many layers of bed covers. You may hear a fire crew ask for the camera by requesting “the TIC” or some other acronym.

 

Ventilation - The process of removing heated gasses or smoke from a building. This makes the building more tenable and helps to prevent such things as flashover or backdraft. This can be accomplished by several methods, from opening a window to cutting a hole in the roof. It can also be accomplished by forced ventilation, using high powered fans for horizontal ventilation.

Halligan - An all-purpose steel prying bar used as a forcible entry tool. It looks like a adze with a point on the side. The story is that it was invented by a New York City firefighter named Huey Halligan. In some circles it is known as a "Pro Tool". Often this tool is married together with an ax. Together with possibly some other forcible entry tools, this is often referred to as "Irons". 

Once again thanks to everyone for your support.

See you at the Top!

John