Sgt. Pullen from DCFD Truck 4 sent in his idea of “making it work” with another rex tool modification. The tool was created by removing the collar from a miniContinue readingRex Hook

We have said it before, ingenuity is an important part of our job. We should always be thinking of ways to make ourselves more effective on the fireground. One ofContinue readingMake It Work For You

Jeff Silver from Raleigh (NC) Ladder 1 sent in this ladder modification. They simply took a few strips of DOT reflective tape and placed them on the beams of theContinue readingReflective Ladder

Sometimes the simple things are the most effective. Augie Cardona from Lake Stevens (WA) Fire sent in this simple tip on storing spare saw chains. They simply cut a 8″Continue readingChain Sleeve

Firefighter Plunkett from a New York suburb fire department came up with this great way to carry the K-Tool and Irons together. Simply by sliding the marrying strap trough theContinue readingWho’s Got the K-Tool?

We have featured a few posts with different methods to store a hook on a ladder in our Tips from the Bucket section. The first was titled Hook & LadderContinue readingCompartmentalized Ladder

Paul Ashton from Winter Park (FL) Truck 61 came up with this tool carrying method. This particular method allows for two tools (halligan and rotary saw) to be carried withContinue readingFree Hand

John Simpson from Osceola County (FL) Truck 72 sent in this simple space saving tip. On most rigs storage space is a major concern. It’s extremely important that we utilizeContinue readingSaving Space