Erik Reinhardt from Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department sent in something he and the crew discovered during pre-fire planning of an apartment complex. At first glance, the outside team mightContinue readingLook Before You Leap
Category: Building Construction
Basement Egress
Firefighter Matt Fisher from Cunningham Fire Protection District (CO) sent in these photos of something he and his crew ran into. Basement egress windows are required in many areas whenContinue readingBasement Egress
It’s Around Here Somewhere
Parking garages are becoming more popular in many jurisdictions. They are also getting quite crafty with the way they are building and disguising them. You know what they say, theyContinue readingIt’s Around Here Somewhere
That Don’t Look Right
Firefighter Scott Lyons from FDNY TL79 sent in this set of “that don’t look right†photos. The structure is a two family, 2 ½ story wood frame probably about 80-90Continue readingThat Don’t Look Right
Roll Down
Firefighter Jay Schlossareck from Hackensack (NJ) Fire sent in these photos they took while checking out their response area. The building is a two story multi-residential structure with some parkingContinue readingRoll Down
Don’t Forget to Knock
Lieutenant Daniel Harris from Memphis Rescue 3 sent in these photos. From the front it appears that it is a house under construction and the work has been stopped for someContinue readingDon’t Forget to Knock
A Little Help in Here
Firefighter Jonah Smith from Charlotte (NC) Engine 12 sent in these pictures taken at a warehouse fire they had a few months back. While conducting interior search operations the rescueContinue readingA Little Help in Here
Size Up Matters
We have often said that the “industry†doesn’t build buildings to make our job any easier. This one is a perfect example. John Occhipinti from Hempstead Fire (NY) sent inContinue readingSize Up Matters
Found a Window
So you’re performing a search, it’s dark, it’s hot, and you’re getting a little concerned… You ask yourself; how far away am I from finding another way out of thisContinue readingFound a Window
Jalousie Windows
 Where have all the jalousie’s gone? We found them, they are all right here. This particular setup could create some interesting situations of the fireground. Undoubtedly, if some (orContinue readingJalousie Windows