Riding assignments are one of the simplest methods to increase your efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground. They should be thought-out ahead of time, put in writing, trained on, usedContinue readingRiding Assignments
Category: Inside Functions
Through-the-Lock on the Fireground
The use of Through-the-Lock forcible entry has been looked at mainly for use during non-emergency or non-priority calls. Typically, it’s for the fire alarm or medical alarm with no key holderContinue readingThrough-the-Lock on the Fireground
Minimalist Fireman
We have shared countless “go-to” tool ideas that fit inside our bunker gear pockets. Everything from webbing, self-rescue items, grease pencils and through the lock tools to name a few.Continue readingMinimalist Fireman
Door to Nowhere
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date November 30th, 2007. Ryan Royal from Colorado Springs Truck 19 sent in an interesting find. These photos are of two different structures he foundContinue readingDoor to Nowhere
Another Reason Why We Search
This video is from The Today Show released about five years ago and proves once again why we need to aggressively search a residential structure!
Hiding Behind the Door
Captain Dan Herberger from Batavia City (NY) Fire Department submitted a story that we should share at the firehouse table. Captain Herberger says “While I was looking for my daughterContinue readingHiding Behind the Door
Forks and the Mortise
When learning forcible entry the discussion of where to place the forks of your Halligan will inevitably come up. Your options are above the lock, below the lock or betweenContinue readingForks and the Mortise
Double-Wide Addition
Joseph Dorsette, from Broward County Sheriff’s Office (FL), recently submitted his findings that were discovered during an alarm at a residence. While conducting a 360 he noticed the single-wide mobileContinue readingDouble-Wide Addition
Can Confidence Training Minutes
Portions of the VentEnterSearch Can Confidence class were recently featured on Season 19 of Fire Engineering’s Training Minutes. We have always been known for being huge advocates of the WaterContinue readingCan Confidence Training Minutes
Climate Controlled “Storage”
Lt. Todd Hime from Marion County (FL) Station 18 sent in this interesting find they came across while out testing hydrants. From the outside, it appears to be a straightforwardContinue readingClimate Controlled “Storage”