04/13/2026
This page is to introduce emergency responders to the various Advanced Vehicle Extrication classes taught by Starfire Training Systems.
04/13/2026
03/09/2026
Gasoline Tanker Emergencies Class.
Had 2 great classes today w/ members of CHFR, SMFR, BFD, SMFR, NRFR, WMFR. Sharing knowledge.
01/03/2026
Next up......back to where it all began!!
12/05/2025
Director Hollins' Fire Engineering Training Minute Video Episodes 4, 5 & 6. Pay attention......this info could save your ass or make you look like a hero or a dummy.......depends on your knowledge. Get Some here.... https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighter-training/training-minutes/tanker-trailers-and-fire-response/
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighter-training/training-minutes/response-to-an-overturned-tanker-trailer/
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighter-training/training-minutes/piping-underneath-tanker-trailers/
Piping Underneath Tanker Trailers Leigh Hollins reviews some issues firefighters may encounter with piping on tanker trailers when they respond to emergencies involving these vehicles.
11/08/2025
Headed to Dacula, GA for some Special Ops Training with Gwinnett FD. 3rd time in 8 years....we must be doing something right !!!
08/17/2025
For my Fire Rescue friends.....Episode #3 of my "Response to Gasoline Tanker Emergencies" Fire Engineering Training Minute videos has been published....check it out as well as #1 & #2. Train as if your life depends on it, because it does! https://www.fireengineering.com/.../training-minutes.../
Here’s a link to the other two:
https://www.fireengineering.com/.../anatomy-of-a-tanker.../
https://www.fireengineering.com/.../applying-foam-at.../
07/23/2025
While at FDIC in April training firefighters, I produced 6 episodes of Fire Engineering Training Minute Videos. Here is episode #1 & 2. Thanks to all who helped out.
Episode #1 https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighter-training/training-minutes/applying-foam-at-tanker-fires-and-emergencies/
While at FDIC in April training firefighters, I produced 6 episodes of Fire Engineering Training Minute Videos. Here is episode #2. Thanks to all who helped out.
Episode #2 https://www.fireengineering.com/features/anatomy-of-a-tanker-trailer/
Anatomy of a Tanker Trailer In this video, Leigh Hollins provides an overview of some of the features you may find on a tanker trailer.
06/29/2025
Had a great time training the crews in Berlin & New Haven CT this past week.
05/21/2025
A truly great mind in the world of extrication has passed. I was lucky enough to have him as a friend and fellow instructor. RFB
Extrication Expert Dave Dalrymple Passes David Dalrymple, longtime FDIC instructor, Fire Engineering author, Fire Engineering Books DVD author, and Training Minutes video host, has passed away from complications from pneumonia.
05/07/2025
Next up....Minnesota!