By Brice Long, MTI Fellow During normal firefighting operations, the capacity to extend an air cylinder can allow a company to stay inside for longer, accomplish more work, and save the embarrassment of being relieved by another crew too quickly. Under emergency circumstances, making the most of a bottle can be the difference between life […]
LE: How Has Being a Cop Changed You? By Rob Shaul & Charles Bausman We started fitness programming for Law Enforcement Officers in 2012 and in the years since have spent time working with individual officers and traveled to work with groups of officers and small units. Over that time our respect for law enforcement […]
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
By Charles Bausman Last year, over 53 million people headed to the mountains to enjoy the powder. As a result, the ski industry sold $4.7 billion of outdoor products, including skis, boots, bindings, and apparel. The sport enjoys an exceptionally loyal and passionate user base, willing to pay the premiums associated with resort fees, […]
By Charles Bausman Last week we dove in to the roles and capabilities of law enforcement response to active shooters. By profiling the attacks in San Bernardino, Orlando, Dallas, and Paris, we were able to provide a snapshot of the tactics utilized by the shooters as well as the methods of response by Police. Click […]
By Charles Bausman & Rob Shaul Motivations behind active shooter attacks vary, but the tactics are similar. One to two active shooters, armed with semi-automatic rifles and semi-automatic pistols, select a densely populated location. Specific victims are not necessarily pre-selected, but rather a segment population is targeted based on the shooter’s selected location. Following a period […]
How do Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls? By Charles Bausman Last week, we asked for the input of our fire/rescue athletes regarding the prominence and implications of EMS requirements within fire departments nationwide. We received some great feedback, and wanted to share with you below. Summary of Responses Most firefighters do not […]
Four Stars in Politics and Presidential Elections – Survey Results By Charles Bausman Two weeks ago, we wrote an article regarding the rising trend of retired General Officers endorsing Presidential candidates and it’s historical precedence. Here is what we found: Of our respondents, 52% are currently active duty, reserve, or national guard military members. 32% […]
By Charles Bausman As mentioned in this previous article, the question we set out to answer with this two-month study was to determine whether the individual soldier should go out of pocket to purchase a non-issued uniform such as the Crye Precision or Arc’teryx LEAF products. Lab Rat Feedback: Fit, Comfort, and Function Our lab […]