Paul Ashton from Winter Park (FL) Truck 61 came up with this tool carrying method. This particular method allows for two tools (halligan and rotary saw) to be carried withContinue readingFree Hand
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Another Reason
Jamie Morelock from Toledo (OH) sent in these follow up pictures to accompany our most recent post titled “This is Why.†Toledo has over 15,000 vacant residential structures in theContinue readingAnother Reason
This is Why
Lt Dan Harris from Memphis (TN) Rescue 3 sent in these pictures with an interesting description. Apparently Memphis Engine 27 ran a medical call to this address. This is inContinue readingThis is Why
Saving Space
John Simpson from Osceola County (FL) Truck 72 sent in this simple space saving tip. On most rigs storage space is a major concern. It’s extremely important that we utilizeContinue readingSaving Space
Fire Axe Inc.
We recently had the opportunity to do a product review on two different axes from Fire Axe, Inc. The two axes we reviewed were the 8lb flat head axe withContinue readingFire Axe Inc.
Blocked Windows
Brian Spina from Baltimore City Truck 18 sent in these pictures of a structure in East Baltimore. The structure is a 3 story building at the end of a blockContinue readingBlocked Windows
Vise Grip Clamp
Vise grips are a versatile tool for a number of different reasons. One of their many uses is to clamp a garage door open. When working in or around aContinue readingVise Grip Clamp
Flashlight Mount
Jeff Daniels from Goodyear (AZ) Fire sent in a different method of securing a flashlight to your lid. This idea simply takes a thorn resistant bicycle tube and attaches itContinue readingFlashlight Mount
Rebar Security
Michael Riley from St. Augustine (FL) Fire sent these photos of something interesting he found. Each of these windows had a homemade security device on them… On the inside. TheContinue readingRebar Security
Before and After
Matt Gilbert from Tukwila (WA) Fire Department Ladder 54 sent in these before and after photos of a commercial roof over under construction. These pictures serve as even more ofContinue readingBefore and After