Sgt. Scott Madden from Loudoun County (VA) sent in an idea he got from one of his brothers at Station 6. The idea is to use a small spring handContinue readingDoor Clamps
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Just Use the Key
Sometimes you just need to laugh at someone else’s expense, besides, this video never gets old… [flv]http://www.vententersearch.com/videos/pdforceentry.flv[/flv]This is why we train, this is why we carry tools, and most importantly,Continue readingJust Use the Key
Better Balance Point
Firefighter Eric Bearss from Orlando (FL) Tower 7 sent in this idea for a better balance point. He pointed out that he picked this idea up while assisting Mike CiampoContinue readingBetter Balance Point
Refuge on the Parapet
Sacramento Metro Fire recently had a close call on the roof. They were working a commercial job, and had three brothers up on the roof when the roof started toContinue readingRefuge on the Parapet
Roll Down
Firefighter Jay Schlossareck from Hackensack (NJ) Fire sent in these photos they took while checking out their response area. The building is a two story multi-residential structure with some parkingContinue readingRoll Down
Don’t Forget to Knock
Lieutenant Daniel Harris from Memphis Rescue 3 sent in these photos. From the front it appears that it is a house under construction and the work has been stopped for someContinue readingDon’t Forget to Knock
A Little Help in Here
Firefighter Jonah Smith from Charlotte (NC) Engine 12 sent in these pictures taken at a warehouse fire they had a few months back. While conducting interior search operations the rescueContinue readingA Little Help in Here
Aerial, Waterway, or Launch Position
Most people only know of the first two positions when dealing with the multi position waterway. Unfortunately we are now learning of a third, the launch position. (photo from the NIOSHContinue readingAerial, Waterway, or Launch Position
Desperate Times
We have all heard of the saying “desperate times call for desperate measures.†The unfortunate part of that story is that more times than not those desperate measures affect US!Continue readingDesperate Times
No Bolts
We always advocate trying to identify and visualize what is locking the door we are working on. Sometimes this is easier said then done. Captain Jerry Calabrese from Westminster (CO)Continue readingNo Bolts