Justin Oliva from the Indiana Fire Association sent in this interesting find. It is a new style of door lock and handle combination. As you can see from the photo,Continue readingFlush Knob
Category: Inside Functions
Reading Windows
Sgt Ryan Blizek from Mechanicsville (MD) Station 2 sent in these pictures that are a good reminder of the importance of reading windows. Reading windows is an essential skill forContinue readingReading Windows
Residential Shutters
Rex Orcutt from East Pierce Fire and Rescue in Pierce County (WA) sent in these photos of something they recently ran into at a residential fire. The house was equippedContinue readingResidential Shutters
Smaller Class Sizes
Steven Cunningham from Stafford County (VA) Quint 12 sent in these photos of something they found during a recent walk though of an elementary school. They saw a storage roomContinue readingSmaller Class Sizes
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
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
Window Cages
Joe Barr from Pine Hill (NJ) sent in these photos of something they ran into on a recent run. The cages are not visible at all from the outside dueContinue readingWindow Cages
They Gotta Be Here Somewhere
Hidden access stairs can certainly cause some confusion on the fireground. They allow for unobstructed smoke and fire travel, and can make finding additional floors frustrating. The first example wasContinue readingThey Gotta Be Here Somewhere
Knee Wall Bedroom
Nick Bailey sent in this photo taken by Will Price quite some time ago. Prince Georges County Squad 1 found this children’s bedroom hidden in a knee wall during aContinue readingKnee Wall Bedroom
Hot Lock
Mike Gurr from Pompano Beach (FL) sent in these pictures that were passed on from the off-going crew. The photos were taken by M. Callahan on a typical power lineContinue readingHot Lock