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What is the purpose of a live fire exercise?
The purpose of this type of exercise is twofold: First, it offers recruits the chance to get accustomed to their weapons so that they will know how to properly operate them. Secondly, this provides soldiers with an opportunity to fire live ammunition without having to worry about an actual enemy returning fire.
Why is it a good idea to physically prepare before you go into training to be a firefighter?
Why is it a good idea to physically prepare before you go into training to be a firefighter? It is simply good to be in good share for anything. If you do not pass the physical fitness test, you can take it many times until you pass. There is nothing more difficult than the physical fitness test for firefighters.
When was NFPA 1403 established?
January 31, 2002
It was issued by the Standards Council on January 11, 2002, with an effective date of January 31, 2002, and super- sedes all previous editions. This edition of NFPA 1403 was approved as an American National Standard on January 31, 2002.
What does a live exercise mean?
A Live Exercise is an exercise in which actual forces participate. A Command Post Exercise is a headquarters exercise involving commanders and their staffs, and communications within and between participating headquarters, in which NATO and friendly forces, as well as opposing forces are simulated.
How do you prepare for the fire academy physically?
FITNESS DEMANDS
- Morning PT – Pull Ups, Push Ups, Sit Ups, Dips, and other bodyweight calisthenics, as well as unloaded running at a threshold to moderate pace.
- Fire Grounds Training – Multiple hours in turn out gear conducting fire suppression, ladder, rescue, emergency egress, and other drills.
What happens when you burn an acquired structure for fire training?
The burning of an acquired structure for the purposes of conducting live fire training is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly or gone into without understanding the risks involved. The acquired structure delivers some extreme realities in experiencing the heat, smoke and combat of fighting fires.
Is it difficult to find appropriate facilities for structural live fire training?
Finding appropriate facilities for structural live fire training can be very difficult and almost next to impossible. The main purpose and function of live fire training whether it is conducted in an acquired structure or burn building is to provide a solid quality of training in the fire experience.
What is the main purpose of live fire training?
The main purpose and function of live fire training whether it is conducted in an acquired structure or burn building is to provide a solid quality of training in the fire experience.
Is the fire service sanctioning behavior that endangers lives?
For decades, the fire service has sanctioned behavior that has endangered the lives of many when it comes to live fire training in acquired structures. I have been involved in live fire training since the late 1970s and, unfortunately, have been party to some of those behaviors, but I have learned from the mistakes.