We have said it before, ingenuity is an important part of our job. We should always be thinking of ways to make ourselves more effective on the fireground. One ofContinue readingMake It Work For You
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Vent Grills
We have shown many photos in the past of deceptive buildings. We truly believe they all hold a valuable teaching point regardless if they are located in your area orContinue readingVent Grills
Solar Shield
Neil Duffy from Boca Raton (FL) sent in these pictures of some solar shields being installed on a new building in his area. The shields are designed to cut downContinue readingSolar Shield
Reflective Ladder
Jeff Silver from Raleigh (NC) Ladder 1 sent in this ladder modification. They simply took a few strips of DOT reflective tape and placed them on the beams of theContinue readingReflective Ladder
Quick Search
Imagine doing a quick search of this room. Either from the doorway, or even as a VES operation. Ask yourself a few questions… How long should it take? What wouldContinue readingQuick Search
Chain Sleeve
Sometimes the simple things are the most effective. Augie Cardona from Lake Stevens (WA) Fire sent in this simple tip on storing spare saw chains. They simply cut a 8″Continue readingChain Sleeve
FOUR!
It’s that time of the year again, it’s hard to believe that time goes by so quickly. Today is VES’s Birthday! Four years ago this website was created as aContinue readingFOUR!
Would You Expect It?
Over the years we have shown numerous interesting homemade supplemental security devices, but most of them are found on commercial structures. Would you have ever have expected to find themContinue readingWould You Expect It?
Ventilation Rib System
Michael Cox from Rock Hill (SC) Fire Department sent in these photos of an interesting fire that the crews from Rock Hill were recently faced with. The crews quickly discoveredContinue readingVentilation Rib System
Multiple Attics Need Multiple Holes
As we have pointed out so many times on this site in the past, some buildings are just going to be a challenge. Captain Adam Kibler from Houston Engine 28Continue readingMultiple Attics Need Multiple Holes