We have made no secrets around here that we are not big believers in PPV, but that discussion in itself could be an entire post. This post is more aboutContinue readingMore Proof That PPV is Dangerous
Year: 2011
Hidden Playroom
Captain Tim Meister from Charleston (IL) sent in these photos of a hidden playroom they came across on an EMS run. As you can see from the photo, the entranceContinue readingHidden Playroom
Hinge Distraction
Peter Lee from Maplewood (NJ) sent in these photos of a door they ran into while out conducting some district familiarization. This style of supplemental lock is becoming increasingly poplarContinue readingHinge Distraction
Hittn’ the Pipe
Captain TJ Underwood from Goldsboro (NC) Fire Department sent in these photos of a recent find on a company inspection. This supplemental lock was found on a department store locatedContinue readingHittn’ the Pipe
Another Fixed Blade Option
Tim Anderson from Philadelphia Engine 16 sent in his method of storing a fixed blade knife. His setup uses one of the personal sized box lights with shoulder strap. HisContinue readingAnother Fixed Blade Option
Fixed Kife
Dan Daly from Chicago Fire Department sent in his method of carrying an easily accessible knife. His set-up utilizes a river (or dive) style of knife that is attached toContinue readingFixed Kife
Webbing Lanyard
Lieutenant Mike Brown from Baltimore City (MD) Truck 15 sent in this photo of his cable cutters. The lanyard is made of tubular webbing that is zip tied onto bothContinue readingWebbing Lanyard
Training for Failure Webinar
We are excited to announce that we will be co-hosting a Webinar on November 8th titled emstrongTraining for Failure/strong/em featuring Fire Chief (ret.) Richard B. Gasaway, PhD. Chief Gasaway isContinue readingTraining for Failure Webinar
Slinging the Saws
We recently had the pleasure of spending the day with the Clearwater (FL) Truck 45. The crew of Truck 45 was an extremely dialed-in and well trained crew in regardsContinue readingSlinging the Saws
Through-the-Lock Sling
Chris Johnson sent in these photos of how the guys from Concord, NH Tower Ladder 1 found a better use for the bag they were issued as an MCI triageContinue readingThrough-the-Lock Sling