Back in April we had a post titled Proactive RIT featuring photos from a job in Toronto. We have found a video clip from that incident. Check out those smoke conditions! Thanks toContinue readingToronto Bailout Video
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More Controlling Utilities
Just another quick thought about controlling utilities. For some reason I have found that sometimes crews are a little reluctant to shut off gas to the building. Especially when presented with aContinue readingMore Controlling Utilities
Controlling Utilities
Controlling utilities is an important outside truck function. Regardless if your department uses inside/outside truck teams or not,(or dare I say no truck company at all) outside functions need toContinue readingControlling Utilities
Nice Trench
Whadda think? We at VentEnterSearch.com understand that many Truck Companies are also tasked with handling Special Operations incidents. So we figured we’d start to include some Special Ops stuff. HowContinue readingNice Trench
Ring of Fire Video II
Here is a link to the five minute version of The Ring of Fire Video. The first 2.5 minutes are the same, the last 2.5 minutes are worth watching. Thanks to Brother M. StallingsContinue readingRing of Fire Video II
Dangerous Parapets
Here is a new type of parapet they are placing on buildings. This structure is Type 2- non combustible construction. These parapets are made from foam and are covered withContinue readingDangerous Parapets
Stupid engine guys…
And they say Truck guys are too aggressive… Click here for video What the heck were these guys thinking? -Jimm-
Ironic isn’t it?
Didn’t we just mention this? What was he going to do anyway? No airpack…-Jimm-Â Photo from firefighterclosecalls.com
Another Awesome Ventilation Video
Check out this awesome video focusing on vertical ventilation. Some of the shots are pretty extreme examples. We understand some of the safety concerns you may have with some ofContinue readingAnother Awesome Ventilation Video
Porches
Porches provide a great tactical advantage. It allows the outside truck team to VentEnterSearch (VES) two rooms from one ladder and a stable platform. In addition if you do findContinue readingPorches