VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be presenting at FireHouse Expo on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Baltimore (MD.) Jimm will have the pleasure of co-presenting a class titled Smell ofContinue readingFireHouse Expo 2014
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Multi-Function Prop
Christopher Benson from Greeley (CO) Engine 4 sent in this low cost multi-function prop. The prop is made mostly from 4×4 and 2×4 lumber that was scavenged from around theContinue readingMulti-Function Prop
Fortified Rear Door
Lieutenant Rich Taylor and the Crew from Winter Park (FL) Truck 61 found this door while out doing some area familiarization. From the outside this particular door shows no signContinue readingFortified Rear Door
Secondary Functions
In some of our recent posts we have been sharing thoughts on the benefit of riding assignments. Part 1 of the post can be found here and part 2 canContinue readingSecondary Functions
Vent Enter Search Podcast
VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh had the pleasure of being the guest on a recent FireFighterToolBox.com podcast. The host, David J. Soler, asks Jimm about the particulars of the Vent EnterContinue readingVent Enter Search Podcast
Two Team Concept
In our last post we started talking about the benefits of riding assignments. We will now continue the discussion by highlighting some specific riding assignments of the truck company andContinue readingTwo Team Concept
Riding Assignments
Riding assignments are one of the simplest methods to increase your efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground. Riding assignments should be thought-out ahead of time, put in writing, trained on,Continue readingRiding Assignments
A Welcomed Butt
In today’s fire service we continually have to do more with less. As firefighters we have the mindset to improvise, adapt, and overcome problems we encounter. Unfortunately, we are nowContinue readingA Welcomed Butt
FDIC 2014
Just a reminder that VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be presenting his class titled Aggressive Truck Functions for a Safer Fireground at FDIC on Wednesday April 9 3:30-5:15pm Room 236-237Continue readingFDIC 2014
Look and Listen
Coordination of all activities is essential to our success on the fire ground. Check out this video from a recent fire in the Bronx. We are not sure of every unit thatContinue readingLook and Listen