Jason Poremba

Close Calls on Camera

Jason T. Poremba is the owner and creator of Bestfirefightervideo.com. His ‘Close Calls on Camera’ section on FR1 won Best Regularly Featured Web column/Trade category in the 2009 Maggie Awards, which honors the region’s best publications and Web sites. Jason is a 14-year member and captain in an engine company of a volunteer fire department in New York. His specialty training includes rapid intervention, firefighter survival and engine company operations. He has developed a way to train firefighters via the Web in the dangers of firefighter close calls, and dangerous training and firefighting procedures.

LATEST ARTICLES

Fire Behavior and Dynamics

Flashover: Know when it’s time to get out

Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out

October 30, 2024 12:46 PM

Jason Poremba

Tools and techniques for forcing a door

Proper training and understanding of the Halligan will make forcing the door faster and easier

May 20, 2013 07:22 AM

Jason Poremba

Vehicle fires: How to avoid these close calls

Follow these steps to keep your crew safe at vehicle fires

March 18, 2013 03:59 AM

Jason Poremba

Car fires: How to defuse these ticking time bombs

Proper attitude, angle of attack and protective gear are some of the ways to make safe and successful vehicle fire attacks

December 03, 2012 05:26 AM

Jason Poremba

Near miss videos show dangers of fire escapes

Ubiquitous in cities with older buildings, exterior fire escapes are often accidents waiting to happen

October 09, 2012 06:31 AM

Jason Poremba

3 window hazards that impair fireground operation and safety

Be sure to completely remove air conditioners, bars and gates, and glass and sashes to ensure fast egress from windows

September 04, 2012 08:16 AM

Jason Poremba

4 keys to placing apparatus at vehicle fires

Knowing vehicle type, location, exposures and environmental conditions helps position apparatus for better safety and effectiveness

June 18, 2012 04:20 AM

Jason Poremba

Roofs: Dangerous to deadly in seconds

Continual size up and adherence to safe practices are key to successful roof operations

May 14, 2012 08:49 AM

Jason Poremba

Keep your guard up during overhaul

It is easy to take overhaul lightly; it is also an easy way to get hurt

March 14, 2012 10:57 AM

Jason Poremba

Parapet walls: A potential firefighter killer

While on an emergency scene with a potential for collapse, we must clearly define and establish a collapse zone for all structures and parapets walls

February 13, 2012 06:16 AM

Jason Poremba