Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date April 6th, 2014. In today’s fire service we continually have to do more with less. As firefighters we have the mindset to improvise, adapt,Continue readingA Welcomed Butt
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Aerial LED’s
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date December 09th, 2010. The crew from DCFD 13 Truck #4 sent in these photos of an upgrade they made to the tip of theirContinue readingAerial LED’s
Padlock Twist
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date August 20th, 2014. Our friend Andrew Brassard submitted this video showing the Padlock Twist. A padlocked chain is an extremely common forcible entry situationContinue readingPadlock Twist
Heavy Irons
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date January 21st, 2008. Sometimes the axe and halligan just won’t do. The time may come that you need a bigger hammer. One of theContinue readingHeavy Irons
Roll Down and Padlock Prop
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date July 1st, 2011. Jerry Smith from Baltimore City Truck Company 15 sent in these photos of a new training prop being used by TruckContinue readingRoll Down and Padlock Prop
Hiding Behind the Door
Captain Dan Herberger from Batavia City (NY) Fire Department submitted a story that we should share at the firehouse table. Captain Herberger says “While I was looking for my daughterContinue readingHiding Behind the Door
Controlling Utilities
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date June 12th, 2006. Controlling utilities is an important outside truck function. Regardless if your department uses inside/outside truck teams or not,(or dare I sayContinue readingControlling Utilities
Keys to the City-8hr. H.O.T.
We will be holding a 8hr. Forcible Entry class titled “Keys to the City” at Valencia College’s Fire Rescue Institute on March 13, 2018. To register call Valencia College atContinue readingKeys to the City-8hr. H.O.T.
Strap Storage
Maekin Healy from Santa Clara (CA) Fire Department sent in a way to store ratchet straps for easy deployment. Here is a simple tweak to help avoid multiple twists inContinue readingStrap Storage
Forks and the Mortise
When learning forcible entry the discussion of where to place the forks of your Halligan will inevitably come up. Your options are above the lock, below the lock or betweenContinue readingForks and the Mortise