We received a number of emails alerting us to this recent video from Boston. Special thanks go out to Firefighter Marc Maria from Woonsocket (RI) Fire for being the firstContinue readingBoston Roof
Category: Videos
Stream placement and effectiveness
Well that’s not normally a title you’d expect to see on a truck site…But apparatus placement is a very important aspect of truck work. Everyone who has been in theContinue readingStream placement and effectiveness
Watch Those Corners
We’re sure many of you have seen this video before, but it’s always fun to see it again. Watch closely as the ladder truck rounds the corner. Of course we allContinue readingWatch Those Corners
Mayday, I’m Out Of Air!
Our friends over at TheBravestOnline.com have always been known for their great video productions, but this one takes the cake! This video is of a mayday situation that Houston FireContinue readingMayday, I’m Out Of Air!
Through the Lock
Firefighter Chad Cox from Wichita Fire sent in this video of a basic demonstration of the through the lock method of forcing a residential door with a rim lock. TheContinue readingThrough the Lock
It’s Hot in Minneapolis
KARE 11 News in Minneapolis caught some amazing footage of two brothers doing a head first ladder bail-out. Click here for the story. It sounds like they were the inside truckContinue readingIt’s Hot in Minneapolis
Yet Another Panic Bar Option
Firefighter Chad Cox from Wichita Fire Dept sent in this video of yet another forcible entry option for a door with a panic bar. This method may appear to beContinue readingYet Another Panic Bar Option
Don’t forget the basics
Today’s fire service is getting more and more technologically advanced. Some of this technology works well and is a welcomed relief to our fire ground operations. Some have been implementedContinue readingDon’t forget the basics
One cut is always faster than two
Well, we hate to use the term always, so maybe we’ll say… One cut is typically faster than two. This video was referred to us by Stephen Raclaw from Sturtevant,Continue readingOne cut is always faster than two
Fuel and sparks don’t mix
Sparks from cutting metal and spilled fuel don’t mix. Firefighter Scott Schermerhorn from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue emailed us about this video. Actually we need to thank his LieutenantContinue readingFuel and sparks don’t mix