Engineer Jason Simms from Gwinnett County (GA) sent in this tip. He bought a small crow bar at the local home improvement store and cut it off at about 5Continue readingPersonal Escape Hook
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New Shirt
Check out the new shirt design. We listened to your input and it’s a black shirt this time! The front has a distressed version of the maltese/arrow portion of theContinue readingNew Shirt
Orlando Fire Conference
Jimm Walsh, founder and webmaster here at vententersearch.com will be presenting at this year’s Orlando Fire Conference on February 26th. The Orlando Fire Conference is an annual conference held inContinue readingOrlando Fire Conference
Adding Fuel to the Fire
Captain Cameron Bucek from Palm Beach County (FL) sent in this video he found over on firevideo.net. This video is proof that inadequate or inappropriate ventilation is like adding fuelContinue readingAdding Fuel to the Fire
VPS FDNY Style
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Aerial Training
Lt. Joe Pennino from Largo (FL) Fire Rescue sent in some photos of an aerial training method that has been around for a while. It helps aerial operators with theContinue readingAerial Training
Shocking Realization
Paul Fenush from Baltimore County (MD) Engine Company 3 came across something quite interesting on a fire the other night; the pictures he sent in were taken by Michael SchwartzbergContinue readingShocking Realization
Non-Rotating Saws
John Simpson from Osceola County (FL) Truck 72 sent in this tip to use while performing your daily equipment check. Saws have a natural tendency to bounce and rotate whenContinue readingNon-Rotating Saws
Yesterday
We wanted to apologize for taking the site down yesterday. We were hacked, so we felt it was best to take the site down to prevent any additional issues. SomeContinue readingYesterday
Thru-the-Lock Prop
Ryan Royal from Colorado Springs (CO) Firehouse 8 sent in some ideas for a training prop that he and the crew at Firehouse 8 recently completed. This Thru-the-lock prop wasContinue readingThru-the-Lock Prop