Engineer Brandon Daniel from Kannapolis (NC) Fire Department send in these photos of his modified vise grips. As you can see from the photo, he made two simple modifications toContinue readingKeyed Vise Grips
Category: Outside Functions
Carrying Tools
We have always been advocates of riding assignments and tool assignments. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve your company’s efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground. Even if yourContinue readingCarrying Tools
Expose the Gap
In this video we demonstrate one way of gaining entry into an outward swinging double door. Before we get into the post we want to get something out of theContinue readingExpose the Gap
Blocked Door
Seeing these signs on the rear of a commercial occupancy can tell you a few important things. The most obvious is that the door may actually be blocked. ButContinue readingBlocked Door
Maximize the Opportunity
Check out our recent video that demonstrates how to maximize the training potential in an acquired structure. In the video we cover how to use a single metal door toContinue readingMaximize the Opportunity
Can You Force Me Now?
Captain Scott Allison, of Tower 1 in Harrisonburg (VA) sent in these pictures of something they recently encountered on an odor investigation call at a cell phone store. Take aContinue readingCan You Force Me Now?
AFA’s and Aerial’s
In some of our recent posts we have been discussing a handful of important aspects of 360’s. The first one about not being able to complete a 360 can beContinue readingAFA’s and Aerial’s
AFA’s and 360’s
In our last post we discussed situations when a 360 of the fire building may be delayed or unable to be completed at all. That post can be found byContinue readingAFA’s and 360’s
Unable to Complete 360
A 360 of the involved structure can provide some very important information while operating on the fireground. However sometimes the 360 may not be possible. We must remember that theContinue readingUnable to Complete 360
Homemade J-Tool
“Ferg†from Sacramento City (CA) Truck 2 sent in this awesome idea on how to create a simple J-tool for non-destructive forcible entry. It even gets some bonus points forContinue readingHomemade J-Tool