Fair Play Fire Company

05/12/2026

Many are thanking the volunteer firefighters in the area for all of the work that was on display over the last 24 hours. The volunteers are men and women who are lawyers, engineers, bankers, shop owners, mechanics, factory workers, electricians, plumbers, construction workers, etc. They are your neighbors who train and drop everything to come to your aid at a moment’s notice.

If you live in Jefferson County, Indiana, all the firefighters are volunteers. Please consider stopping by any of the fire companies to ask about joining forces with us. If you don’t know where to go, stop by Fair Play Fire Company #1 and we can tell you what we do and / or get you in contact with a fire company closer to home. We meet the first and third Mondays of each month, and don’t miss our Fish Fry on May 23. 405 East Main in Madison Indiana.

05/10/2026

Fair Play Fire Company #1 Fish Fry on Saturday May 23 between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
Fish Fry

05/06/2026

🔥COMBINATION ATTACK — INTERIOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

A combination attack is a practical interior firefighting method that uses gas cooling followed by direct fire attack to control fire behavior and achieve safe knockdown.

**COOL THE HOT GAS LAYER

Before pushing in, apply short, controlled water pulses at ceiling level.
This targets the superheated gases and smoke above you.

• Lowers temperature
• Slows fire growth
• Reduces flashover potential

Use a straight stream or a narrow fog pattern. Apply only what is needed to avoid excessive steam.

>DIRECT FIRE ATTACK

Once conditions improve, transition to the burning material.
Apply water directly to the fuel.

• Removes heat from the source
• Controls and knocks down the fire
• Leads to extinguishment

🔥Fire is not only at the seat.
The hot gas layer overhead can ignite and spread fire rapidly.

Cooling the gases improves visibility and survivability.
Direct attack removes heat from the fuel.
Together, this gives better control and safer operations.

KEY FIRE BEHAVIOR PRINCIPLES

• Heat and gases rise and collect overhead
• Smoke contains unburned fuel
• High heat can lead to flashover if not controlled

🧑‍🚒FIREFIGHTER SAFETY

• Use short pulses, not continuous flow, for gas cooling
• Stay low to reduce exposure to heat and steam
• Coordinate ventilation with fire attack
• Continuously read smoke and changing conditions

👉Gas cooling is not intended to extinguish the fire.
It is used to improve conditions and prevent rapid fire progression.
Extinguishment happens during direct fire attack.

💧Cool the gases, then cool the fuel.

Proper water application and understanding fire behavior are critical on the fireground.

03/25/2026

Mike makes it look so easy. Tons of practice. Thanks to the 6’s and 5’s for hosting the department to practice our skills on Monday.

03/21/2026

🚨INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT🚨

JJ CASSETTA

JJ has been a career fireman for over 22 years, previously serving with the City of Cincinnati and currently a Lieutenant with the City of Orlando Fire Department assigned to Tower 10, where he has been for the past 15 years.

JJ is an EKU alum and teaches nationwide on Truck Company Tactics and Operations.

We look forward to welcoming JJ to the Louisville and the Derby City Fire Conference 2026!!

Follow the link below for tickets and event info!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-derby-city-fire-conference-august-24th25th-and-26th-tickets-1981891199930

CFT Fire Operations

02/24/2026

Let us pause to remember our brother, Robert "Bob" Armstrong who passed away at his home on Tuesday February 24, 2026. Bob had served more than 62 years of service to Fair Play Fire Company #1 along with the citizens of the City of Madison, Indiana. Bob held many offices in the fire company including Chief, Assistant Chief, President, Vice-President, Hose Director, Engineer, Trustee along with a member of the Standing Committee. Prior to his service as a firefighter, Bob was an Specialist 4th Class in the US Air Army. It was truly an honor to have served with him. You are greatly missed. Rest in Peace 1119

02/19/2026

District 9 Fire Academy certification course

02/15/2026

A great illustration with just a quarter cup of water. Don’t try this at home!

01/29/2026

12/31/2025

Opportunity for some Live Fire Training ... March 15 2026