We have often said that the “industry†doesn’t build buildings to make our job any easier. This one is a perfect example. John Occhipinti from Hempstead Fire (NY) sent inContinue readingSize Up Matters
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Secondary Egress
When a secondary means of egress is not enough… These photos are of Boston Fire making it happen. We count 5 devices in the first picture. Judging by the second photo,Continue readingSecondary Egress
Water Can Revisited
A few weeks ago we had a post describing how to attach a carrying strap to the water can. Some people wondered why we discussed such an involved process. Those pictures wereContinue readingWater Can Revisited
Baltimore Bailout
We have been sitting on this video for a while; we simply forgot to post it. It’s a video from the Maryland Fire Network of a Baltimore City firefighter havingContinue readingBaltimore Bailout
Don’t Forget the Jacks!
Just because you can drive an engine does not mean you can operate a ladder truck…  We don’t know where it’s from, and it doesn’t really matter. Just don’tContinue readingDon’t Forget the Jacks!
Dipped Irons
Scotty Shelton, Chief of Training for Baton Rouge Fire sent in this tip he spotted out on the training ground. The tip is actually credited to Captain John Braud ofContinue readingDipped Irons
Happy 2nd Birthday to Us!
Two years ago, we decided to create a neutral, unbiased and un-intimidating medium were we could share ideas, methods, and techniques of this great profession. We truly believe that firefightingContinue readingHappy 2nd Birthday to Us!
Roll-Up Door Prop
Since our last post had some discussion about cutting the roll-up door it seemed appropriate to follow up with this. Engineer Jim Hanel with the Golder Ranch Fire District sentContinue readingRoll-Up Door Prop
Read the Door
Engineer George Humphrey from Gary Indiana Fire (Engine 7) sent in these photos of a dollar store in his first due. It’s hard to believe that a Dollar Store wouldContinue readingRead the Door
Razor Burn
Lieutenant Matthew M. Saylor from Baltimore City Truck Company #10 sent in these photos he took during a recent inspection of his first due area. It’s a fire escape wrappedContinue readingRazor Burn