Lt. Todd Hime from Marion County (FL) Station 18 sent in this interesting find they came across while out testing hydrants. From the outside, it appears to be a straightforwardContinue readingClimate Controlled “Storage”
Category: Building Construction
Connex Castle
Senior Captain T. Paget from Houston (TX) Ladder 46 sent in these photos of a new style construction they recently found in their first due area. Like any great crewContinue readingConnex Castle
Blocked Door
Seeing these signs on the rear of a commercial occupancy can tell you a few important things. The most obvious is that the door may actually be blocked. ButContinue readingBlocked Door
AFA’s and Aerial’s
In some of our recent posts we have been discussing a handful of important aspects of 360’s. The first one about not being able to complete a 360 can beContinue readingAFA’s and Aerial’s
AFA’s and 360’s
In our last post we discussed situations when a 360 of the fire building may be delayed or unable to be completed at all. That post can be found byContinue readingAFA’s and 360’s
Unable to Complete 360
A 360 of the involved structure can provide some very important information while operating on the fireground. However sometimes the 360 may not be possible. We must remember that theContinue readingUnable to Complete 360
Faux Dormers
Are dormers a prevalent component of building construction in your area? If they are, are they real dormers or faux-dormers? Knowing the answer to this question is critical because theyContinue readingFaux Dormers
Rooftop RF Hazard
Cellular telephone transmission sites are most commonly found on standalone towers, however, building rooftop cellular transmission sites are becoming more and more common. These rooftop transmission sites are certainly somethingContinue readingRooftop RF Hazard
Building Construction Prop
Bud Henkels from the Montgomery County (PA) Fire Academy sent in this amazing building construction prop that he built for his Firefighter Awareness to Wood Frame Construction class. The focalContinue readingBuilding Construction Prop
Roof Over
Jamil Hudson and Brian Falls sent in this write-up and photos of something Charlotte Fire Department (NC) Engine 11 B shift recently came across during an area survey of theirContinue readingRoof Over