Assistant Chief Michael Wolfschmidt from Surf City (NJ) sent in these photos of a simple modification they have made to their elevator key ring. Simply adding snap rings to attachContinue readingElevator Key Ring
Category: Tips
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
Window Punch
Martin Patino from Flower Mound (TX) sent in this slick idea to ensure a window punch is always readily available on a MVA. Every one of us has probably hasContinue readingWindow Punch
Force Bag
Dave Weinman from Frederick County (MD) sent in this photo and description of their “force bag.†The bag becomes a one stop shop for both destructive combat forcible entry operationsContinue readingForce Bag
MVA Tool Kit
Mike Terzo Jr. from Rush (NY) sent in this kit of tools he deploys at motor vehicle accidents. The kit includes the following: seatbelt cutter, window punch, duct tape, AjaxContinue readingMVA Tool Kit
Induction Loop Trick
There are a number of different methods to gain access to a closed gate. There are a few commercial products that property owners may have installed to make sure theContinue readingInduction Loop Trick
Bucket O’ Chain
Andy Golz from Duluth (MN) Rescue 1 sent in this idea for simple chain storage. They were not happy with their previous set-up using old O2 bags for the chains,Continue readingBucket O’ Chain
Tool Wrap
Tommy Ursetti from Sarasota County (FL) Station 5 sent in this photo of a different method of creating a tool wrap. This wrap simply uses cotton clothes line rope andContinue readingTool Wrap
Sawzall Sleeve
Michael Rush from Chattanooga (TN) Squad 3 sent in this simple but effective method of storing sawzall blades. They simply took some scrap cardboard and folded in in half toContinue readingSawzall Sleeve
Another Fixed Blade Option
Tim Anderson from Philadelphia Engine 16 sent in his method of storing a fixed blade knife. His setup uses one of the personal sized box lights with shoulder strap. HisContinue readingAnother Fixed Blade Option