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
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
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
Every truck company should be prepared to handle those obscure rescues like: machinery entrapments (fingers, hands, arms) Child stuck in a swing seat, and even simple ring removals. These callsContinue readingMan In Machine Kit
Captain Tony Carroll from DC Truck Co. No. 9 sent in this detailed write-up on security bars that Rescue Co. No. 2 recently found on an apartment building. Finding barsContinue readingInterior Bars
VentEnterSearch’s own Jimm Walsh will be co-presenting a webinar with Lt. Steve Crothers from Seattle Fire titled The Well-Choreographed Tiller Operation on Wednesday November 14, 2012 at 1pm EST. ThisContinue readingFree Tiller Webinar
Assistant Chief Michael Wolfschmidt from Surf City (NJ) sent in these photos of a simple modification they have made to their elevator key ring. Simply adding snap rings to attachContinue readingElevator Key Ring
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
Andy Golz from Duluth (MN) Rescue 1 sent in this idea for simple chain storage. They were not happy with their previous set-up using old O2 bags for the chains,Continue readingBucket O’ Chain
We recently had the pleasure of spending the day with the Clearwater (FL) Truck 45. The crew of Truck 45 was an extremely dialed-in and well trained crew in regardsContinue readingSlinging the Saws
Lieutenant Ronald K Bourgeois from Buffalo (NY) Engine 1 sent in this video of a MAYDAY prop they are using in Buffalo. Unfortunately, the motivation for the prop and annualContinue readingBuffalo MAYDAY Training