Mark van der Feyst

Mark van der Feyst

Mark van der Feyst has been in the fire service since 1999 and is currently a full-time firefighter in Ontario, Canada. Mark is an international instructor teaching in Canada, the United States and India. He is a local-level suppression instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and an instructor for the Justice Institute of British Columbia. He is also the lead author of the book "Residential Fire Rescue." You can contact Mark with feedback at Mark.vanderfeyst@firerescue1.com.

Full list of Mark van der Feyst results

Why firefighters grab the wrong hose for the fire
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It's common for firefighters to grab a small hand line in the face of a raging fire; here's why
Fire department response to aircraft emergencies
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Video shows home engulfed in fire after being struck by a Cessna aircraft
Going above and beyond: Extending the ground ladder
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Extra rungs above the roofline provide added ladder visibility, safety
Stop for the red light: Protecting firefighters and the public
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Video of apparatus colliding in intersection underscores need for driver training and intersection policies
Why not using SCBA will kill firefighters
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SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid
Effective engineers do more than drive
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Video shows four ways a driver supported engine and truck crews
SCBA 'short cuts' put firefighters at risk
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Often overlooked, SCBA straps and buckles are an important part of reducing a firefighter's fatigue and entanglement risk
Heeding on-scene evacuation orders
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Following an evacuation order is about saving lives, not concluding interior “play time”
On the Alpha: Positioning fire trucks for operational capacity
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Leave prime real estate – and enough space – for the aerial truck to operate at 100% capacity
Vehicle fire dangers: Burning pickup rolls into fire apparatus
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Video underscores the importance of proper apparatus positioning and wheel chocking
Runaway fire engine: How to avoid endangering firefighters, civilians
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Develop a routine of putting the fire truck in neutral, applying the brakes, then putting the pump in gear
The wheels on the truck … fall off?
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Video shows damaged engine after losing rear axle en route to call
Secure in the bucket: Master stream slams firefighters
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Video of powerful master stream striking firefighters in aerial bucket underscores importance of safety belt
Tips for securing water and managing pump pressure
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A back-to-basics drill to ensure crews know how to secure water from various sources
Scene safety: The bystander factor
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An unsecure scene presents the potential for violence, and a risk to firefighter safety
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