Starfire Training Systems, Inc

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/

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/

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

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!