Captain Tony Carroll from DC Truck Co. No. 9 sent in this detailed write-up on security bars that Rescue Co. No. 2 recently found on an apartment building. Finding barsContinue readingInterior Bars
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Aggressive Truck Functions and VES Class
VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be presenting a full day Truck Company presentation in Baden, Pennsylvania on Saturday June 8, 2013. The day will include two of Jimm’s popular TruckContinue readingAggressive Truck Functions and VES Class
Interesting Bed
Kyle Rice from Christiana (DE) Station 12 sent in this interesting picture found on a non-fire related website. Seeing this from the outside while performing a VES might be slightlyContinue readingInteresting Bed
Flashlight Wedge
Having a wedge ready to go and easily accessible is simple an effective way to make your forcible entry more effective. The photo below are from Joe from Engine 32Continue readingFlashlight Wedge
FDIC 2013
VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be presenting a class titled Aggressive Truck Functions for a Safer Fireground at FDIC 2013. The class will be on Wednesday April 24, 2013 @Continue readingFDIC 2013
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
From the Street
William Hardy, Jr. from Newport (NH) Fire sent in these photos of something we will probably all begin to see more of in the near future. Take a look fromContinue readingFrom the Street
Hallway Closet
Chris Bauchle from Indianapolis International Airport (and USAF TSgt, judging from the finely pressed uniforms…) sent in these pictures of his apartment building. From the hallway, it appears to beContinue readingHallway Closet
Flush Knob
Justin Oliva from the Indiana Fire Association sent in this interesting find. It is a new style of door lock and handle combination. As you can see from the photo,Continue readingFlush Knob
MVA Kit
Washington D.C. Truck Company 12 sent in this photo of their window/motor vehicle accident kit. Their particular kit includes the ‘‘Big Easy Kit’’ for opening a locked car (child lockedContinue readingMVA Kit