We came to find out that the VES size-up video we recently had on the site was actually captured by a team of researchers that was doing an intensive studyContinue readingIndy Study
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It’s all Roof
Here’s a set-up you don’t run into much. We were unable to get inside and really evaluate this building. Apparently they built like this because they thought it looked good?Continue readingIt’s all Roof
VES Size-Up
Our friends over at firevideo.net recently posted this excellent video of the Vent Enter Search (VES) tactic. When utilizing the VES tactic a very important decision always has to beContinue readingVES Size-Up
West Coast Cut
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52HGabS6oE&rel=0[/youtube] Firefighter Ryan Gilbert from Bellingham (WA) sent in this method of cutting an overhead or garage door. The nice thing about this particular cut is that it will workContinue readingWest Coast Cut
Lacey Heavy Rescue
FF Ryan Cox from Lacey (WA) Station 31 sent in an interesting write-up of a situation they recently ran into. It involves a 700lb man, a 2nd floor Jacuzzi, andContinue readingLacey Heavy Rescue
RIT Mask 2
Lieutenant Doug Mullford from Lisle-Woodridge (IL) send in a slight modification to the DCFD RIT mask spoke about here a few weeks ago. They took the piece of hose andContinue readingRIT Mask 2
Loudoun Report
Loundon County (VA) Fire released its comprehensive investigative report on the Medowood Court fire that occurred on May 25, 2008. This fire resulted in seven of their members receiving injuries,Continue readingLoudoun Report
Razor Roof
Captain Tim Herman from Garner (NC) Engine 1 sent in these photos of something he and his crew discovered during some pre-planning of their area. This building owner decided toContinue readingRazor Roof
Cops & Firemen
Well you know what they say… “The one thing that all cops and firemen have in common is the fact that they all wanted to become firemen.†Jason Meyer fromContinue readingCops & Firemen
Custom Bookcase
Mike Kiernan from Hamilton (NJ) sent in this interesting find he his Truck 13 crew led by Lieutenant Keith Greene recently came across. They were in an elderly woman’s homeContinue readingCustom Bookcase