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Michael Lee

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Michael Lee has 25 years experience in pre-hospital paramedic experience and more than 20 years experience in the fire service. He started as a firefighter/paramedic and worked up through the ranks, including training officer, to his current position as battalion chief with the Mountain View Fire Protection District in Colorado. Lee has a master’s degree in emergency services management and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn.

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Ventilation
Fire ventilation tactics based on structure type
From single-family occupancies, attic and basement fires to businesses and large structures, this guide covers ventilation basics based on structure type
January 18, 2018 06:55 PM
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Firsthand account: 10 lessons from a massive flood
When 11.7 billion gallons of water overwhelmed Colorado, fire and rescue crews answered the call — here’s what we learned
October 15, 2013 02:53 AM
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8 steps to handling oil well fires
Oil and gas exploration is growing faster than ever and fire departments will need to be more prepared than ever for tragedy
August 12, 2013 08:30 AM
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Coordinating fire attack: Putting it all together
Each situation will determine how and when these attack tactics are applied
March 14, 2012 06:29 AM
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Salvage operations: Winning over the public
It is the most inglorious of tasks, considering it early can save a significant amount of work for everyone
February 22, 2012 06:38 AM
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Vertical ventilation: One of the fireground’s most hazardous tasks
Vertical ventilation should only be accomplished when it is necessary, can be completed safely with 2 means of egress
January 11, 2012 05:41 AM
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Positive pressure ventilation: The rights and wrongs
When it comes to PPV, everyone has an opinion and everyone considers themselves correct
November 09, 2011 08:27 AM
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Nozzles
Fire hose nozzles: How to choose and use the right fit
Anyone can try to make all situations fit only a single nozzle’s parameters, but this is a false supposition that could create safety issues for your crews as they advance into a structure
October 25, 2011 06:22 AM
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Education & Training
How to best utilize rapid intervention teams
How seriously do you value your firefighters? If you have an elite RIT that trains for multiple scenarios, then you can probably answer in a positive manner
August 24, 2011 09:48 AM
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Education & Training
Rapid intervention teams: What firefighters should know
An effective RIT team should work together as a group and approach training evolutions in a teamwork fashion
August 03, 2011 05:01 AM
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