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Chris has been in the fire service for 20 years and is a certified Indiana State Fire Instructor II/III. He worked as a student firefighter at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, majoring in Marketing.
He holds the rank as Engineer and serves as a Field Training Officer with the Clay Fire Territory in South Bend, Indiana where he has worked positions from firefighter up to Captain.
Chris has worked for Elkhart Brass since 2000, functioning in Regional Sales Manager positions both domestically and internationally.
Currently he is the Municipal Product Manager. In this role he focuses exclusively on new product development, technical training, and extensive interaction with end users and distribution to ensure that the voice of the customer is heard and understood.
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Vertical hose stretches introduce unique challenges that require planning and coordination. In this episode, Jonathan Brumley walks through techniques for stretching hose vertically, focusing on stairwells, standpipes, and multi level layouts. He explains how to manage hose weight, friction, and...
Not all standpipe systems operate the same way. In this episode, Kyle Smith breaks down manual standpipe systems, also known as dry systems, explaining how they function and what firefighters should expect when supplying them. He covers operational considerations, common challenges, and how manual...
Flow testing provides valuable data, but only if it is done correctly. In this episode, Kyle Romagus highlights common flow testing mistakes that can lead to inaccurate results and eventually poor operational decisions. He breaks down setup errors, calibration issues, and knowledge gaps so...
Pumping the test header is alternative play in the playbook for supporting standpipe operations. In this episode, Kyle Smith walks through how to properly supply and pump the test header, covering setup, pressure management, and coordination with interior crews. He explains how test header...
