Kyle Rice from Christiana (DE) Station 12 sent in this interesting picture found on a non-fire related website. Seeing this from the outside while performing a VES might be slightlyContinue readingInteresting Bed
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Flashlight Wedge
Having a wedge ready to go and easily accessible is simple an effective way to make your forcible entry more effective. The photo below are from Joe from Engine 32Continue readingFlashlight Wedge
FDIC 2013
VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be presenting a class titled Aggressive Truck Functions for a Safer Fireground at FDIC 2013. The class will be on Wednesday April 24, 2013 @Continue readingFDIC 2013
Saw Bracket
Lieutenant Kevin Nay from Leyden (IL) Fire Protection District sent in this easy saw modification. They were looking for a simple way to secure the chainsaw when not in useContinue readingSaw Bracket
From the Street
William Hardy, Jr. from Newport (NH) Fire sent in these photos of something we will probably all begin to see more of in the near future. Take a look fromContinue readingFrom the Street
Hallway Closet
Chris Bauchle from Indianapolis International Airport (and USAF TSgt, judging from the finely pressed uniforms…) sent in these pictures of his apartment building. From the hallway, it appears to beContinue readingHallway Closet
Flush Knob
Justin Oliva from the Indiana Fire Association sent in this interesting find. It is a new style of door lock and handle combination. As you can see from the photo,Continue readingFlush Knob
MVA Kit
Washington D.C. Truck Company 12 sent in this photo of their window/motor vehicle accident kit. Their particular kit includes the ‘‘Big Easy Kit’’ for opening a locked car (child lockedContinue readingMVA Kit
Snow Loads
Since it was a frigid 40 degrees this morning in Florida, we realized that our brothers elsewhere in the world must be still dealing with quite a bit of snow.Continue readingSnow Loads
When Shortjacking is not an Option
FDNY Ladder 45 showing that sometimes shortjacking is not an option. This is better than a supply line through the window any day! It’s 04:00… Battalion arrives on scene ofContinue readingWhen Shortjacking is not an Option