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
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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
Can U Tell From the Front?
Billy Farrell from Lewiston (ME) Engine Company 5 sent in these photos of an interesting building in his area. The structure is a three story wood frame multifamily dwelling withContinue readingCan U Tell From the Front?
Look Up!
John Jeniec from Fairfax (VA) Rescue Engine 433 sent in these pictures of an interesting find he and the crew discovered while operating on scene of an automotive upholstery repairContinue readingLook Up!
Positive Lock System
Engineer Steven Negedly from Orlando Fire Dept Engine Company 9 sent in these photos of a new locking system he found during a pre-fire plan of a new big boxContinue readingPositive Lock System
Free Building Construction Class
Tim Anderson from Philadelphia Engine 16 sent in these pictures of an interesting building conversion. This structure was originally a old style church and is being converted into a residentialContinue readingFree Building Construction Class
Randolph Ladder Bail
We are not trying to be overly redundant here. We know this video is all over the internet already, but we wanted to get a copy of it up hereContinue readingRandolph Ladder Bail
Don’t Forget the Pike
Captain Daniel Troxell from DCFD Truck Company 6 sent in a idea that one of his members brought up during some company training. The company was discussing alternate ways ofContinue readingDon’t Forget the Pike
Window Prop
Captain Dale Pekel from Wauwatosa Fire (WI) and Elm Grove Fire (WI) sent in this informative video of a simple but effective training prop he has developed. The prop isContinue readingWindow Prop
What It’s Not Telling You
Chris Hebert from DCFD Engine 13 sent in some interesting information about some buildings that many of us have seen before. The picture is of one of the familiar refreshmentContinue readingWhat It’s Not Telling You