Vise grips are a versatile tool for a number of different reasons. One of their many uses is to clamp a garage door open. When working in or around aContinue readingVise Grip Clamp
Year: 2009
Flashlight Mount
Jeff Daniels from Goodyear (AZ) Fire sent in a different method of securing a flashlight to your lid. This idea simply takes a thorn resistant bicycle tube and attaches itContinue readingFlashlight Mount
Rebar Security
Michael Riley from St. Augustine (FL) Fire sent these photos of something interesting he found. Each of these windows had a homemade security device on them… On the inside. TheContinue readingRebar Security
Before and After
Matt Gilbert from Tukwila (WA) Fire Department Ladder 54 sent in these before and after photos of a commercial roof over under construction. These pictures serve as even more ofContinue readingBefore and After
Double Tall Double Wide
Capt. Dave Newman from Hernando County (FL) Fire Rescue sent in these pictures of an interesting residential structure. These types of structures are extremely popular in the numerous retirement communitiesContinue readingDouble Tall Double Wide
Residential Roof Over
Assistant Chief David Wolf from Cayuga Heights (NY) Fire Department sent in these photos of a friend’s house in Houston. The initial view from the scuttle opening makes it lookContinue readingResidential Roof Over
Engine’s Point of View
Engineer Jeff Spinelli from Winter Park (FL) came up with an interesting thought. He wanted to know what the exact distance the Engine had to park away from the TruckContinue readingEngine’s Point of View
In the Gutter
John Occhipinti from Hempstead (NY) Fire sent in this picture of another interesting installation. This picture was actually taken in Manilla, Iowa by an architect friend of his. (Just forContinue readingIn the Gutter
Double Door
Lieutenant Brian Dalrymple from Richmond (VA) Fire Department sent in these photos that he uses for forcible entry training. Take a look at the door, determine how you’d force it,Continue readingDouble Door
Nothing To It
Lt. Joe Pennino from Largo (FL) Fire Rescue sent in these pictures of something they discovered during the ever important pre-plan of their area. At first glance this door looksContinue readingNothing To It