I love ventilation videos with aggressive music! As with many of the videos, pictures, and discussions we feature here, view this video as a training tool. Please feel free to leaveContinue readingVentilation Video
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Interesting Electrical Hazard
I have noticed a trend in many of our posts. They seem to follow the thought process of: What you see is not always what you get! I think this isContinue readingInteresting Electrical Hazard
Door Chocks
Jason Jefferies from Charlotte Engine 37 sent in this simple and cheap door chock. He was quick to point out that he didn’t invent this himself, but we’re giving himContinue readingDoor Chocks
Primary Search -All Clear- (Is it Really?)
It has been a couple of weeks since we’ve had a good series of comments about any particular subject… I was looking through some old comments and decided to bringContinue readingPrimary Search -All Clear- (Is it Really?)
Framing Square Foricble Entry
Our latest Tips from the Bucket comes from our brothers of Miami Dade Fire Rescue. This is an innovative way to force entry on a metal door while retaining theContinue readingFraming Square Foricble Entry
Deceiving Building Features
It is becoming more and more popular for developers to attempt constucting their buildings to look different from all the others. Unfortunately, when this happens it sometimes has a negative impact onContinue readingDeceiving Building Features
What’s in your Pockets?
Be sure to check out our latest addition: The What’s in your Pockets page. I have always enjoyed asking other firefighters what they carry in their pockets, and why theyContinue readingWhat’s in your Pockets?
Website Updates
We recently performed some much needed maintenance on the site… You’ve probably already seen the 20 most recent comments added to the sidebar. It should make things easier to follow.Continue readingWebsite Updates
Training Prop Ideas
Check out the Tips from the Bucket section for a few simple ideas for training props. The one picture above is a great prop that won’t cost you a dime! WeContinue readingTraining Prop Ideas
Always check over your head!
Here is a video clip from a recent three alarm motel fire in Phoenix. This is the fire where a section of roof falls and pins two firefighters. They were veryContinue readingAlways check over your head!