The use of Through-the-Lock forcible entry has been looked at mainly for use during non-emergency or non-priority calls. Typically, it’s for the fire alarm or medical alarm with no key holderContinue readingThrough-the-Lock on the Fireground
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Water On The Fire Conference
We will be presenting a Can Confidence lecture/Modified H.O.T. at the 2019 Water On The Fire Conference in Pensacola Beach (FL). The conference, hosted by our friends at County FireContinue readingWater On The Fire Conference
The Reason
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date April 1st, 2006. Ok, ok it’s not Thursday but in honor of our 13th birthday here is the very first post on VentEnterSearch! ThisContinue readingThe Reason
Durable Grips
Firefighter Ben Singer from Catonsville (MD) Fire Station 4 sent in these images of a spiral weld grip on their hooks. The grip he made is a metal spiral weldedContinue readingDurable Grips
Minimalist Fireman
We have shared countless “go-to” tool ideas that fit inside our bunker gear pockets. Everything from webbing, self-rescue items, grease pencils and through the lock tools to name a few.Continue readingMinimalist Fireman
History Lesson
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date February 29th, 2009. We received these images from some of the brothers over at Brotherhood Instructors Jamie Morelock from Toledo (OH) and Andrew Brassard from Milton,Continue readingHistory Lesson
Door to Nowhere
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date November 30th, 2007. Ryan Royal from Colorado Springs Truck 19 sent in an interesting find. These photos are of two different structures he foundContinue readingDoor to Nowhere
Carrying Tools
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date July 29th, 2015. We have always been advocates of riding assignments and tool assignments. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve your company’sContinue readingCarrying Tools
Vent Grills
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date May 5th, 2010. We have shown many photos in the past of deceptive buildings. We truly believe they all hold a valuable teaching pointContinue readingVent Grills
Basement Bars
Chief Hurshel Shank from the Gettysburg Fire Department submitted this interesting basement while at an automatic fire alarm of a single family dwelling. The only other exits that were noted were your typical smallerContinue readingBasement Bars