Tuesday, April 20, 2010 –
update
Its
Brad Boddez from the Fire Within. I'm just writing a quick blog for the site
about our tour at Task Force Tips in Valparaiso, Ind.
The
tour started with TFT dividing us into three groups. Two groups went for a tour
in the plant while the other had a practical hands-on session with some of
their products. Everyone rotated through the three groups. The tour was very
interesting and well planned. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable with all
the stages of their production. This is a very professional organization and
the tour was a very enjoyable one.
The
morning went by extremely fast as we saw how TFT made all the construction,
fabrication, developing, producing, shipping, pretty much every stage of how
their nozzles were produced from start to finish.
After
the tours, TFT gave us a fabulous lunch where we got to ask questions and
socialize with various TFT staff.
On a
special note, we got to meet Stewart McMillan, the son of Task Force Tips
founder Clyde McMillan. He shared some great stories of the history of Task
Force Tips and how he continued his father's vision into what TFT has become
today. It is a tour that I will definitely remember and am happy to have had
the opportunity to participate in it.
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Heith Johannson, Lacome Fire D
Written by Heith Johannson, Lacome Fire D on 2010-04-20 19:36:16
The first two days of the trip have been very informative. We got a chance to see the production facility at Task Force Tips and attended some great sessions today in the pre conference sessions. The tour of the facility was very impressive, learned alot about how the nozzles and appliances are made and what is coming new for 2010. The sessions I attended today covered scene sizeup and tactical decisions where we reviewed helmet cam footage from an Oklahoma Batt Chief on three different calls, going through the call and looking at the decisions that were made and the difficulties that they faced. This afternoon I attended a session on storage tank facility fires. Great review of application methods and tank construction features. Looking forward to the opening of the general sessions tomorrow and the opening of the trade fair floor later in the week.
| Jeff Beddome
Written by Jeff Beddome on 2010-04-20 19:33:48
Sunday night got initiated into the Buffalo Club and have since become TATONKA (Buffalo King) and will be walking around Indy for the rest of the week with a target on my back.
Task Force Tips tour on Monday was good. Lots of neat stuff and hands on session.
Casual day today, just did some touring and picture taking, registered for FDIC today so I will be ready for Wednesday morning bright and early.
| Duane Ober
Written by Duane Ober on 2010-04-20 18:26:20
What an impressive factory and wonderful tour given to us. Thanks to Stewart and his employees for the hospitality. |
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