Strong work from Columbus (OH) Ladder 23! They had a fire at a “Vacant” structure… They searched the structure and found a 8 year old boy inside, who probably wouldContinue readingIf We Don’t Search It Who Will?
Category: Outside Functions
Interior Bars
Captain Tony Carroll from DC Truck Co. No. 9 sent in this detailed write-up on security bars that Rescue Co. No. 2 recently found on an apartment building. Finding barsContinue readingInterior Bars
Interesting Bed
Kyle Rice from Christiana (DE) Station 12 sent in this interesting picture found on a non-fire related website. Seeing this from the outside while performing a VES might be slightlyContinue readingInteresting Bed
Saw Bracket
Lieutenant Kevin Nay from Leyden (IL) Fire Protection District sent in this easy saw modification. They were looking for a simple way to secure the chainsaw when not in useContinue readingSaw Bracket
From the Street
William Hardy, Jr. from Newport (NH) Fire sent in these photos of something we will probably all begin to see more of in the near future. Take a look fromContinue readingFrom the Street
Transform Your Plan
Lieutenant Landon Harris from Chesterfield County (VA) Truck 14 sent in these pictures of something he saw while visiting Cumberland, MD. As you can see from the photo, the buildingContinue readingTransform Your Plan
Rung Plate
Tillerman Eric Wheaton from Winter Park Truck 61 sent in his “twist” on carrying a hook and ladder. This particular method allows the hook to not only remain in placeContinue readingRung Plate
Reading Windows
Sgt Ryan Blizek from Mechanicsville (MD) Station 2 sent in these pictures that are a good reminder of the importance of reading windows. Reading windows is an essential skill forContinue readingReading Windows
Vise Grip Mount
John Gilkey from Montgomery County (MD) Station 29 sent in a solution to ensure a pair of vise grips are always handy for rotary saw forcible entry. The simple solutionContinue readingVise Grip Mount
Residential Shutters
Rex Orcutt from East Pierce Fire and Rescue in Pierce County (WA) sent in these photos of something they recently ran into at a residential fire. The house was equippedContinue readingResidential Shutters