FLIR PRIMED - Episode 23: ICS & Critical Decision Making

In episode 23, Grant interviewed Shon Christenson, Hazmat Team Coordinator for State Hazmat Team 7, Portland Fire and Rescue, to find out how he used the Incident Command System (ICS) for critical decision-making while in the trenches of a 2016 train derailment. Shon recently previewed this topic at the 2018 IAFC HAZMAT show in Baltimore, MD. ICS is a fundamental process for efficiently and effectively responding to a variety of emergency situations. ICS is designed to be flexible and modular enough to adapt to new challenges. A strong familiarization with the system can help integrate these principles into daily habits before the next big emergency hits. FLIR PRIMED is a CBRNE Training Video Series. Every few weeks, we deliver best practices, industry insights, and real-life experiences that help you stay prepared. Each episode is accompanied by a field checklist or downloadable guide that you can use right now! See more at FLIR.com/PRIMED The information contained in this video is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This video is not intended as a substitute for formal training. FLIR makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability with respect to any content contained in this video and disclaims any liability for any damage or injury of any kind that may result from the use or misuse of the information contained in this video.

Operation Roundup Hits ISIS Remnants in Iraq, Syria

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have increased offensive activity against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the months of May and June.

Wheeled Warrior

An athlete trains for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2018. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to adaptive sports as a way to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation. DoD photo by Mark Reis

Coalition Partners Seize, Destroy ISIS Drug Cache in Southern Syria

Coalition-supported forces destroyed an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-owned cache of narcotic drugs in southern Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Bone Tactical – Cholombia Combat Shirts

It’s called the Cholombia shirt because they are produced in Choloma Honduras, one of the most dangerous places on earth. The Colombia Shirt is the creation of Bone Tactical. They’ve got quite a story behind the shirt, so I won’t steal their thunder, but rather encourage you to hit the link and read it for […]

Chicago PD Adds SIG Sauer P320 as an Authorized Duty Pistol

SIG Sauer Inc. announced the City of Chicago Police Department has added the P320 to the department's official authorized duty pistol list. The Chicago Police Department is the second largest police department in the United States with over 13,000 sworn officers, covering 22 police districts within the city.

"We are pleased that the SIG Sauer P320 has been added to the Chicago Police Department's official authorized duty pistol listing," began Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG Sauer, Inc. "The modular design of the P320 gives their full complement of officers the capability to easily change grip size and convert the sizing of their P320 from full-size to sub-compact, based on the officers needs and preferences. This customization feature of the P320 makes it an excellent option for a large department like the Chicago PD to meet the diversity of needs amongst officers."

The P320 is a modular, striker-fired pistol available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adaptable to multiple caliber, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, and .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The company says the intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.

The official authorized P320 pistols listed on the Department Approved Semiautomatic Pistols and Ammunition listing include: P320 Nitron Full-Size, P320 Nitron Carry, P320 Nitron Compact, and the P320 Nitron Subcompact.

"We here at SIG Sauer are honored that the Chicago Police Department has chosen to add the SIG Sauer P320 to its authorized duty pistol list and look forward to strengthening our relationship with the department," concluded Jankiewicz.

 

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Detachment B-52 (Project Delta) Reconnaissance Tips Of The Trade

When I joined the Army in 1985, most of my senior NCO leadership had served in Vietnam. They were men who had seen combat and we hung on their every word as we trained. In the late 80s, I served in a LRSD in Germany. We turned to photocopies of a document produced by the […]

Coalition Partners Seize, Destroy ISIS Drug Cache in Southern Syria

Coalition-supported forces destroyed an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-owned cache of narcotic drugs in southern Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Wheeled Warrior

An athlete trains for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2018. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to adaptive sports as a way to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation. DoD photo by Mark Reis

Wheeled Warrior

An athlete trains for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2018. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to adaptive sports as a way to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation. DoD photo by Mark Reis

Garmin fenix 5X Plus: Pulse Ox Acclimation

The ultimate outdoor GPS training watch now monitors Pulse Ox at the wrist so you know when you’re acclimated. See everything the fēnix 5 Plus Series has to offer here: https://ift.tt/2JLBy5b

Garmin fenix 5 Plus Series: Preloaded Mapping

The premium outdoor GPS training watch features routable mapping in all three sizes. So you can go wherever your adventure takes you. See everything the fēnix 5 Plus Series has to offer here: https://ift.tt/2M2cmUC

Garmin fenix 5 Plus Series: Built-in Music

The premium multisport GPS training watch now stores up to 500 songs so you can leave your phone behind. See everything the fēnix 5 Plus Series has to offer here: https://ift.tt/2t4cEmY

Loading and Listening to Music on Your Garmin Watch

Select Garmin watches have storage for up to 500 songs, letting you work out and listen to music without having to bring your phone along. Watch this video to learn how to set up, load and listen to music on your compatible Garmin device¹ with a button interface. ¹See Garmin.com/ble for compatible devices

How to Use Garmin Pay on Your Garmin Device

With the Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution¹ , you can leave your phone and wallet behind and still make purchases when you’re on the go. Watch this video to learn how to set up Garmin Pay and start using it on your compatible Garmin device² with a button interface. ¹ View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information at Garmin.com/GarminPay ² See Garmin.com/ble for compatible devices

Trendline Popularity Routing on Your Garmin Device

Select Garmin devices feature Trendlineâ„¢ popularity routing, which finds the best routes for you to ride and run, based on billions of miles of Garmin Connectâ„¢ data. Watch this video to learn how to use Trendline popularity routing on your compatible Garmin device with a button interface.

Introducing the fēnix 5 Plus series

For athletes and adventurers, the Garmin fēnix® 5 Plus series multisport GPS watches are the high-performance way to beat yesterday and bring your maps, music and payment along. These rugged, smart-looking wearables are packed with sport features and offer advanced navigation with full-color mapping. Learn more: https://ift.tt/2M2cmUC • Premium multisport GPS smartwatches with wrist heart rate technology¹ and color TOPO U.S. maps featuring Trendline™ popularity routing to help you find and follow the best paths • Fit for adventure with rugged design that features stainless steel or diamond-like carbon (DLC) titanium bezel, buttons and rear case • Easily store and play up to 500 songs on your watch, and connect with Bluetooth® headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening² • Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution³ lets you make convenient payments with your watch •Built-in navigation sensors include three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter as well as multisatellite (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) network capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone • fēnix 5X Plus adds wrist-based Pulse Ox Acclimation sensor¹ provides awareness of your blood oxygen saturation levels — especially useful when you’re adjusting to higher altitudes • fēnix 5S Plus Battery performance⁴: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and 4 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings) • fēnix 5 Plus Battery performance⁴: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings) • fēnix 5X Plus Battery performance⁴: up to 20 days in smartwatch mode and 13 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings) ¹See Garmin.com/ataccuracy ²Requires compatible Bluetooth® listening device ³Available for supported cards from participating banks; contact your bank for more information. View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information at Garmin.com/GarminPay. ⁴Battery life may vary depending on selected performance mode and usage. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

Wheeled Warrior

An athlete trains for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2018. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to adaptive sports as a way to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation. DoD photo by Mark Reis

LBT – Small Vented Comms Pack

This is smaller version of LBT’s Vented Comms Pack. Both were designed to combat radio overheating. It accepts PALS equipped pouches and offers four external, zippered pockets. The pack is also reinforced with HANK. The pack is padded to protect the communications gear, but incorporates venting. For example, there is a mesh vent at the […]