Lt. Ray McCormack from FDNY Ladder 28 sent in this method of organizing the set of elevator keys. Most rigs simply carry the elevator keys exactly how they came fromContinue readingOrganization is Key
Year: 2008
Galvanized Security
The first photo was submitted by Lieutenant Randy Hunter and Captain Derek Church from Bluffton (SC) it actually from the same building we discussed in the post a few weeksContinue readingGalvanized Security
DCFD Hook & Ladder
Joe Brown from DCFD Truck Company 17 sent in this tip that works well for truck companies with side mounted ladders. It involves a webbing tension strap, a bull ring,Continue readingDCFD Hook & Ladder
$2 Glove Dryer
Tim Dowd from DCFD Rescue 2 sent in this simple idea to keep your gloves dry. Each one of us has gotten our gloves wet, and come back next tourContinue reading$2 Glove Dryer
Left Handed Saw
Engineer George Humphrey Gary (IN) Fire Dept Engine Company 7 sent in these photos of a left handed saw. Most saws have the ability to be changed to allow theContinue readingLeft Handed Saw
View from the Inside
Lieutenant Randy Hunter from Bluffton (SC) Twp Fire District sent in these photos of an interesting structure in their area. The photos were actually taken by Captain Derek Church alsoContinue readingView from the Inside
Indy Study
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
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