We all remember being the kid in the Fire Chief jacket. We all remember looking up to firefighters. We all remember the idea of putting on the uniform and doing the job. We also remember when we got the call that we were accepted into a Fire Department.

Don't forget those memories. Be the firefighter or EMS provider that kid thinks you are. Work hard, do the right thing, be passionate for greatness...Be Worth Being!

Peer Support Documents

In our Thirsty Thursday #13: Give In...Give Up...Give it All You Got! we discussed resiliency and mental health.  During the conversation we had viewers ask about Standard Operating Guidelines to help develop their own program and documents.  Please take a look below and see the attached documents.  Feel free to reach out with questions as well!

Instructor Spotlight

This month Strike the Box Training would like to spotlight Lieutenant Bobby Magee, of the Ocean City, MD, Fire Department.  Head over to our Facebook page, this week to see a new post each day to learn about Bobby.  As we post information about Bobby on Facebook, we will update our website to share the information here too.  

Check out Bobby's Instructor Page to see how he answered the Spotlight questions.  

Thirsty Thursday

With everything going on, the instructors at Strike the Box Training are working to deliver quality content that you will be able to watch and learn from your home, firehouse, or on the go!  As a part of our goal to provide online learning options, we are preparing short programs for our members and fans to watch.  Head over to our Thirsty Thursday page to see all of our webcasts.

Thirsty Thursday #17
One Line, Two line, Big Line, Little LIne
​november 12th, 7:00pm EST

Are we pulling one line, two lines, the big line or the little line? Next week the guys talk about engine company operations. Engine operations are frequently broken down to wet stuff on the red stuff. Join us as we discuss the finer points and go more in detail talking about extinguishment.

FDIC UPDATE:

Unfortunately, FDIC has been canceled however the United Fire Conference will be taking it's place.  The proceeds from the conference will go to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.  Please be sure to visit their website for more information.  United Fire Conference

Strike the Box Training is selected again to instruct at the "World's Largest Firefighter Training Conference" FDIC International 2020
Indianapolis, Indiana​

Strike the Box Training is proud to be a part of FDIC history as their long-standing tradition of fire service training continues.  We are honored to be among the few finalists selected from approximately 900 programs that were submitted to FDIC International 2020.

STBT's Chief Trevor Steedman is returning as a featured classroom session Instructor/Speaker, presenting STBT's original program: 
"360° LEADERSHIP"
April 23, 2020
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Room Assignment:  TBA

STBT Instructors teaching five ​courses at the ​2019 Alaska Fire Conference
September 23-27
alaskafireconference.com

Strike The Box Training Provides Training for the National Park Service as part of their Annual Safety Day
​June 5, 2019

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Assateague Island National Seashore Maryland / Virginia Districts
STBT has the privilege of returning to Assataegue Island National Seashore to instruct at the Maryland & Virginia Districts Annual Safety Day.  This full day is packed with critical information in preparing all of the NPS employees for the very busy upcoming tourist season.  Approximately 80 National Park Service staff members from Administration, Law Enforcement, Ocean Rescue, Maintenance and Support Services will be in attendance to sharpen their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of topics.  Strike the Box Training has been tasked with presenting the following topics as part of this training initiative for the dedicated men and women serving in our National Park Service:
  • Personal Protective Equipment
    • ​Occupational Noise Exposure / Hearing Protection & Conservation
    • Hand Protection
    • Head Protection
    • ​Basic BSI
  • Hazard Communication
    • ​Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Toxic & Hazardous Substances
    • Fire Prevention & Protection Plans
    • Detection & Alarm Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
    • ​Selection & Use
    • Maintenance
    • Hands-On Practice Session​​

Join us September 19, 2019 for our Fire Engineering Webcast
​SCBA Bootcamp:  A Firefighter's Survival School

​Click the Fire Engineering logo to be redirected to the webcast.

Strike the Box Training is selected again to instruct at the "World's Largest Firefighter Training Conference"
FDIC International 2019
Indianapolis, Indiana

STBT'S TREVOR STEEDMAN IS RETURNING AS A FEATURED CLASSROOM SESSION INSTRUCTOR/SPEAKER, PRESENTING STBT'S ORIGINAL PROGRAM "SCBA BOOTCAMP: A FIREFIGHTER'S SURVIVAL SCHOOL."
APRIL 11, 2019
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
ROOM 238-239
INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER

As part of Strike the Box Training's SCBA Bootcamp ® , we instill and emphasize a series of potentially life-saving practices and techniques we've termed as the Continuum of Survival ® . One such technique is the "Kick & Crawl" method of self-extrication.  When a firefighter falls through a floor, their means of escape/rescue may be very limited due to a lack of points of egress or ability to reach or use them.  Inaccessible or absent windows and unstable stairs may further complicate the issue.  Firefighter rescue drills such as the Nance and Denver Drills focus on removing the unconscious or incapacitated firefighter.  However, AFTER sounding the MAYDAY, the firefighter that is conscious and uninjured or minimally hurt has the capability of beginning self-rescue efforts prior to the assembly, deployment and arrival of personnel and equipment designated for that purpose. 

Any tactic or technique we use on the fireground carries an inherent risk that's weighed against the probability of a desired outcome.  The Kick & Crawl method is no different - it has pros & cons,  capabilities and limitations. 

(NOTE: This is a survival technique - Yes, it is risky and potentially dangerous!  - But, it beats the alternative)

Capabilities & Limitations:
  • Firefighter must be conscious and relatively uninjured
  • Limited to use on bulkheads made of drywall/gypsum board,  paneling, light plaster & lath or similar materials
  • No specialized tools or equipment are required - just hands & feet
How it works: (video clip below)
  •  Using a tool, hands or feet, the firefighter   quickly creates hand/foot holds in the wall while ascending.
  • Firefighter "Kicks & Crawls" to where he/she can reach a landing, breach to an adjoining room or climb to a means of escape​

"Train as if your life depends on it... (because it does!)"