Hooks and Hoses Fire Training

10/26/2026

Here are the links to October’s Hooks and Hoses podcast. This month is all about using big water as an offensive tool instead of the classic surround and drown technique. Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple platforms.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eQyDmsn6zbGuMOuDHp1N8?si=bVz9JWwPSyC60iVYHImSXA&utm_source=copy-link

https://youtu.be/hlIlZublt2M

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10/07/2026

The UL Fire Safety Academy online courses are now available through participating training platforms.

That means you can access 35+ free, evidence-based courses in the same place you already complete online training, without jumping between websites, managing extra logins, or taking extra steps.

The first integrated platform is Advanced Problem Solving. Additional integrations are in active development and will be announced over the coming months.

Learn more: https://s.ul.org/3U23fM9

Don't see the training platform your department uses? Download the FSA Integration Kit and share it with your platform provider to let them know your department would like FSA integration: https://s.ul.org/4qrg5zN

10/04/2026

These guys are making the fire service better. Sam Kraeszig and Nate Tucker are taking the science of firefighting and putting it into practical application.

09/26/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/Ps-7lvX_4Tk?si=dzUO-_uUiivUYzlB

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QP8d8X8LvBF50ZJbZMoYP?si=MTjgzELJQr6QJLz94MLCiQ&utm_source=copy-link

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

Hooks and Hoses is planning classes for 2027. Our instructors have experience in small departments, mid-sized departments and large departments. Truck company tactics, engine tactics, Command, RIT/MAYDAY, Officer Development.

Hooks and Hoses only uses instructors who have experience. The instructors also have the ability to pass it along to students

09/25/2026

Thanks to Street Smart Tactics, Chief Bangma and the Mendon Fire Department for a weekend of training and getting to spend time with a great group of people.

09/21/2026

I’m extremely proud of this young man.
He dove head first…literally into a 2 day training event.

He had a positive and healthy attitude towards learning and obtaining new skills for our profession.

It was great to watch him enjoy the company of other like minded individuals.

When I asked if he wanted to come with me to a training event about search, he didn’t hesitate to answer yes!

I really enjoyed working along side of Jon and working hard to accomplish our goal for the evolution.

I felt an immense amount of pride when I happened to look over and watch Jon working with others through their evolution, they all worked so well together, they were aggressive, driven and used their new skills effectively.

One of the best moments is when he told me…”I want to bring these skills back to our department and share them with our younger guys.”

THIS KID GETS IT. 🫵😎
Thanks Jon for hanging out with the old dude…I had a blast!