Hidden access stairs can certainly cause some confusion on the fireground. They allow for unobstructed smoke and fire travel, and can make finding additional floors frustrating. The first example wasContinue readingThey Gotta Be Here Somewhere
Category: Building Construction
Knee Wall Bedroom
Nick Bailey sent in this photo taken by Will Price quite some time ago. Prince Georges County Squad 1 found this children’s bedroom hidden in a knee wall during aContinue readingKnee Wall Bedroom
Drop Option Dormer
Christopher Moe, AC from Bladensburg (MD) and FF with Montgomery County (MD) Engine 2 sent in these pictures taken in Elkridge (MD.) The picture shows a common townhouse occupancy withContinue readingDrop Option Dormer
Information Sharing
We have preached for years the importance of getting out and surveying your area to know ahead of time what you will face on the fireground. One of the mostContinue readingInformation Sharing
Truck Work Challenge
Lieutenant Kenneth Pagurek from Philadelphia Squad 47/B sent in these pictures of a structure that would require some great truck work. The crew of Squad 47 came across this messContinue readingTruck Work Challenge
Do you Really Know?
Do you really now that building in your area where you run to all of the time for fire alarms or service calls? Have you ever taken the time toContinue readingDo you Really Know?
Expect the Unexpected
Tim Ransom from Charlotte (NC) Engine 11 sent in this photo of another interesting door set-up. This business converted a standard roll-up door into a 36†outward swinging door. AsContinue readingExpect the Unexpected
Vent Grills
We have shown many photos in the past of deceptive buildings. We truly believe they all hold a valuable teaching point regardless if they are located in your area orContinue readingVent Grills
Solar Shield
Neil Duffy from Boca Raton (FL) sent in these pictures of some solar shields being installed on a new building in his area. The shields are designed to cut downContinue readingSolar Shield
Ventilation Rib System
Michael Cox from Rock Hill (SC) Fire Department sent in these photos of an interesting fire that the crews from Rock Hill were recently faced with. The crews quickly discoveredContinue readingVentilation Rib System