A few months ago we had a post titled No Overhead Obstructions. Well, here’s another nice place to find wires. How about right on the building this time? Firefighter ZacharyContinue readingWall Obstructions
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Water Can
The water can is an extremely under utilized tool. The can be extremely effective when used properly. However the most important step in using the can effectively is actually havingContinue readingWater Can
Found a Window
So you’re performing a search, it’s dark, it’s hot, and you’re getting a little concerned… You ask yourself; how far away am I from finding another way out of thisContinue readingFound a Window
Weakest Link II
Battalion Chief John Riker from Newark Fire Department sent in these videos of the more commonly found weakest link on security bars. The first video shows that sometimes the halliganContinue readingWeakest Link II
Korean Landmark Fire
Korea recently had a significant fire in a 610 year old landmark, the Great South Gate. The most interesting quote was actually made by the local police (38 seconds intoContinue readingKorean Landmark Fire
Weakest Link
Firefighter Oleg Pelekhaty from DC Fire Dept Engine 2 sent in this find he spotted while learning his district. This structure had two ground level windows in an alley, securedContinue readingWeakest Link
Rollup anyone?
Lieutenant Scott Egan from Orange County Firehouse 50 sent in these photos from his first due. It’s another one of those interior security bar setups that we have featured before. ThisContinue readingRollup anyone?
Smoke on a Roll
Here’s a quick and cheap way to “smoke up†someone’s mask for training. Firefighter Jason Zamarron from Grand Rapids Fire sent in this great idea. He took some Glad Press-N-SealContinue readingSmoke on a Roll
Heavy Irons
Sometimes the axe and halligan just won’t do. The time may come that you need a bigger hammer. One of the issues with carrying a sledge with a halligian isContinue readingHeavy Irons
Playroom
We have asked the question before “would you have found this during your primary?†Scott Chappell from Marion County Fire Rescue sent in another to add to the collection. ThisContinue readingPlayroom