Eric Baron from Hempstead (NY) Fire Department sent in these photos that show how not all security bars are created equal. These bars are essentially insignificant and are simply held in place by four cut nails (two on each side) as shown in the photo below. Some simple prying with the halligan on the bracket will pop the nails out in no time. Attacking two brackets on the same side will allow this bar assembly to be “hinged” on the remaining two nails and be taken out of the equation quickly.
Any time a window covering is encountered whether insignificant like this, or a real obstruction, it needs to be removed early in the operation. We never want to be in a situation of having a brother trapped behind an obstruction that should have been removed earlier. Besides, taking a window means TAKING THE ENTIRE WINDOW! That means everything: glass, sash, the works. This would include bars like this as well. So clear the window, and don’t ever be fooled by insignificant security like this.
A good time saving tip for performing this task is to take ALL of your equipment with you to the objective. Irons, saw, rabbit (bunny) tool, whatever, in the event the window is in fact a “significant” theft deterrent. The one pictured can be simply pried off, but you wouldn’t know that until you took a close look at it. Having your tools with you will save you time that you may or may not have, and a trip back to the rig.
NOTHING is “Insignificant” if the operating membership doesn’t know how to address it. Teach them. Train them. Save them from themselves.
My momma used to say “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” That’s a true story. A lot of security measures are only cosmetic to deter people, like padlocks. You know what Id do to this bars….
Well put DMAN72, always prepare for the worst.
El Reverso Donkey Puncho. It does seem like the best method to attack from this angle.
Yep, even though these would take a few minutes from the outside, from the inside, it would feel like forever if you had to get through.
With all the fancy, heads up displays, gps’s, laptops and shit, ya gotta remember the basics. Another reason the irons are the best positon.
Hey…..you insensitive BASTARDS…..what if it’s a SISTER trapped behind an obstruction…….
Uh oh…I figured it was just a matter of time before some meter puller or Kentland guy got another war goin’…
Another good reason to bring two tools (hand and power). Just like Confucius said, “Firefighter without tools just well-dressed civilian”…or was it something about a hole in your pocket and feeling cocky?
Re: “Hey…..you insensitive BASTARDS…..what if it’s a SISTER trapped behind an obstruction…….”
Tell HER to bring the right tools and get it done just like her BROTHER does.
This website has always been known for straight forward no nonsense information with NO DRAMA! Please lets keep it that way. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. -Jimm-
In the famous words of the Fonze “Exactamundo!”
Oh..you guys are so silly…firemenses…straightforward?
….NO NONSENSE??!!…..NO DRAMA????!!!!….Never heard of suchating.
sorry…I dont think i can trust information given from someone who abandones his company just after becoming captain…hempstead garden city…oh the view ////get this loser off of here