One of the brothers from Tampa Fire showed me this great idea. It’s simply a wood dowel and a bent nail. This is another effective way to prop open aContinue readingCherry Bombers
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Spin Hitch
 Check out the updated Tips from the Bucket page for a great method of using webbing to move a victim. Firefighter Jeff Spinelli from Winter Park Firehouse 62 came upContinue readingSpin Hitch
Structure…Vessel…Whatever!
Lt. Scott Egan from Orange County Engine 50 sent us this interesting structure. You are going to have to check out the supplemental page for a full description of thisContinue readingStructure…Vessel…Whatever!
Challenging Extrication
On top of everything else, many Truck Companies find themselves tasked with vehicle extrication. So it only makes sense that we include some extrication related material. I think you’ll findContinue readingChallenging Extrication
Not That Well Done!
My cousin sent me some photos of a job in downtown Chicago in the South Loop. He knew we would enjoy the irony of the sign. He is an avid blogger,Continue readingNot That Well Done!
Spam
The website is getting beat up by spam! We have installed some new software that should help the problem. Hopefully it won’t change the usability of the site. If forContinue readingSpam
Too Funny for Description
This video is so funny I can’t even write a description! –Jimm- [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypatHWIqVgs[/youtube]Â
Meter Fire
How about this… You get called to a structure fire. The outside team is going around back to control utilities, and the meter itself is on fire. The electrical disconnectContinue readingMeter Fire
Cutting Candy Bars?
 Saw maintenance is very important. You need to take care of your saw in order for it to take care of you! (Corny but true) I’m big believer inContinue readingCutting Candy Bars?
FDC’s Confuse Me
Now you know that I’m a Truck guy, and some of that Engine stuff confuses me, but for the life of me I cannot ever remember ever seeing an adapterContinue readingFDC’s Confuse Me