This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed an awesome fire that I missed. My shift, my unit, my day off. I’m sure we discussed something about “whatContinue readingWP “Ordinary Residental” Job

This is a recovered post: I believe this post discussed how sometimes building owners and contractors really don’t think like us. In the photo above, the building owner had thisContinue readingEnter This!

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

Didn’t we just mention this? What was he going to do anyway? No airpack…-Jimm-  Photo from firefighterclosecalls.com

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

This discussion recently occured at the firehouse, and I want to see what everyone thought. If during an initial on-scene report the term residential is used what does that mean toContinue readingWhat does “Residential” mean to you?