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Category: Tips
Can Mount
The Water Can is one of the most useful, yet underutilized pieces of equipment on the fireground. A Water Can can put out a fair amount of fire in theContinue readingCan Mount
Maxximus Tool Package
Engineer TJ Riggs from Federal Fire San Diego (CA) Truck 11 sent in photos of his homemade strap, bundling together a Maxximus Rexx halligan, aluminum wedge, and a small sledgehammer.Continue readingMaxximus Tool Package
Take This Door And Shove It
We all know that the shove knife can be a very useful tool during non-emergent runs, like automatic fire alarms (AFA) . They are commonly used to gain entry intoContinue readingTake This Door And Shove It
Man In Machine Kit
Every truck company should be prepared to handle those obscure rescues like: machinery entrapments (fingers, hands, arms) Child stuck in a swing seat, and even simple ring removals. These callsContinue readingMan In Machine Kit
Pin It
Andy Golz from Duluth (MN) Engine 1 sent in this simple and effective way to pin the Water Can. This tip works for replacing a missing pin, or to simplyContinue readingPin It
Can You Hear Me Now?
Almost 7 years ago we featured a post titled Under, Over, or Not At All? discussing the pros and cons and the ins and outs of wearing a radio strapContinue readingCan You Hear Me Now?
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
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
Check Out Those Cans!
When was the last time you checked your gas cans? Not just the fuel level, but the actual condition of the can? Have you ever taken the time to removeContinue readingCheck Out Those Cans!