Challenges in the Street (CITS)

Coordinators

Battalion Chief Mark Davis

mark.davis@montgomerycountymd.gov
Battalion Chief Rafael Gibson

rafael.gibson@montgomerycountymd.gov

Produced by

10-75 Media
Digital Media Production Team
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service

The ideas and opinions expressed during these presentations represent the views of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of MCFRS. Where personnel express ideas that are inconsistent with MCFRS policy and/or practice the viewer/listener is cautioned to follow established policies and practices.

Upcoming Episodes

Season 5 (2024): Episode 4: MCFRS' Rescue Engines

Air Date

Monday, April 29, 2024 @ 1300

Description

Our next Challenges in the Streets episode will feature MCFRS' Rescue Engines. Come get a tour of how these vehicles were designed, equipped, and the why behind their capabilities. This will be a good chance to learn how these resources can assist you during difficult incidents.

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Past Episodes

Season 5 (2024)

Episode 3: FROMS: Preventing Injuries and Lengthening your Career

Air Date: April 10, 2024
Moderator: Captain Matthew Machala
Presenters: Dr. Kelsey Tanler
Description: Dr. Kelsey Tanler will be covering the 3 facets of a fire rescue injury prevention and how it can keep you safe and keep your career moving forward. She will be covering her role in the department relating to injury care, injury prevention, and injury prediction. Learn more about how you can use these services to keep you healthy.

Episode 2: Basic Vehicle Stabilization for Engine Companies

Air Date: March 18, 2024
Moderator: Captain Matthew Machala
Presenters: Firefighter Jason Eberly
Description: During this episode we will be covering an overview of how engine companies can assist with stabilization prior to the extrication unit(s) arriving on scene. The discussion will focus on the four most common presentations in vehicle accidents (car on all fours, car on side, car on roof, and married pair), and how the engine company arriving first on scene can better prepare the vehicles for the extrication unit's arrival.

Episode 1: EMS Myth Busters & Ops Update

Air Date: February 22, 2024
Moderator: Captain Matthew Machala
Presenters: Battalion Chief Ben Kaufman; Battalion Chief Tim Burns
Description: You will hear from EMIHS Chiefs Kaufman and Burns about what is new in their section and what are some myths about what happens in MCFRS EMS. You can also expect an update on priorities and many other discussions.

Season 4 (2023)

Episode 6: High Rise Construction and the Built Environment - Part 2

Air Date

December 7, 2023

Moderator

Captain Matthew Machala

Presenter

Captain Chris Hallock

Description

Learn how building, fire, and life safety codes have developed over the years and influenced the way complex structures are constructed with regards to incident response and firefighting considerations. Using case-studies of buildings from your first-due response areas, examine the differences between older versus newer buildings, low- and mid-rise versus high-rise buildings, and residential properties versus commercial buildings from the perspective of fire service features. Factors influencing changes in the built environment, such as new construction methods, existing building alterations and additions, and mixed-occupancy buildings, will be introduced. The series will be broken into two parts, with the following fire service features covered respectively:

Sprinkler and standpipe systems
Fire alarm and emergency voice alarm systems
Interior exit stairways
Fire doors
Elevator hoist way opening protectives
Smoke control systems - elevator hoist way pressurization, stairway pressurization, and atrium smoke exhaust systems
Fire service access elevators
Fire command centers
Post-fire smoke removal systems

Episode 5: Tactical Considerations for Chimney Fires

Air Date: November 13, 2023
Presenters: Battalion Chief Mark Davis; Captain Louis Wright

Episode 4: High Rise Building Construction

Air Date: September 7, 2023
Moderator: Captain Brady Miller
Presenters: Captain Matthew Machala; Captain Chris Hallock

Episode 3: Forcible Entry

Air Date: April 21, 2023
Moderator: Captain Brady Miller
Presenters: Captain Robert James (RJ)

Episode 2: Ice Rescue Operations

Air Date: February 8, 2023
Moderator: Captain Brady Miller
Presenters: Captain Bell; Lieutenant Bernardo

Episode 1: Acquired Structure Training program and wrap-up the discussion on Lithium Ion Battery

Air Date: January 19, 2023
Moderator: Captain Brady Miller
Presenters: Battalion Chief Ivan Browning; Captain Shelly Wheeler; Captain Brian Riley