Tag Archives: CLOSE THE DOOR FOR LIFE

Door Control for Civilians Is Nothing New!
February 4, 2014 | Close The Door, Fire Training Toolbox, Videos | John Shafer | No Comments

Have you ever heard the saying “What’s Old is New Again”? Door control has always been a major talking point in any good fire prevention program. Although some how there hasn’t been an emphasis placed on it in the last 10 years or so. Which is why I have become so passionate about it in […]

In Honor of Firefighter Mark Falkenhan, CLOSE THE DOOR!
January 19, 2014 | Close The Door, Modern Construction, News and Events, Rescues | John Shafer | No Comments
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On the evening on January 19, 2011 Fire Fighter Mark Falkenhan lost his life while working inside a building fire. While we should try to honor all LODD, this one holds a special place in my heart because at the time of his death I was on my quest to learn more about fire behavior […]

CLOSE THE DOOR a civilians guide to saving lives and property!
October 9, 2013 | Close The Door, Fire Prevention & Education, Fire Prevention/Public Education, Fire Training Toolbox, Fires, Legacy Construction, Modern Construction | John Shafer | No Comments
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Please share this valuable life saving presentation! This module was created for you to share with your communities, and create more awareness of the importance of CLOSING THE DOOR!  (Click on photo to access FREE online module)               Also for more information on Closing The Door fire prevention click […]

Close the Door for Life!
February 2, 2013 | Building Construction, News and Events | John Shafer | 2 Comments
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From our very beginning in New Amsterdam, the role of the fire service was to be proactive and save lives through fire prevention. In 1647 Fire wardens would inspect houses and chimneys, fining the owners for potential hazards, to prevent fires from happening.  If the early firefighters were not actively inspecting, then they were patrolling […]

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John Shafer

An 18 year veteran of the fire service, and currently a Lieutenant and the Training Officer for the Greencastle Fire Department. An Indiana regionally recognized instructor on building construction, fireground search and command management, he has traveled throughout the State of Indiana delivering specialized training programs on building construction, fireground search and firefighter safety.

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