Helmet Cam Training Video: Removing Window Mounted AC Units During Ventilation
In this video Traditions Training Instructor Joe Brown takes us through some of his thoughts and actions when approaching a window mounted air conditioning unit during ventilation.
View ArticleSetting Up Your Irons
In this post I'll discuss the setup features of the irons carried at work. There are of course many different setups and modifications that can be done to this essential set of tools, and as many...
View ArticleHUD Window Thinking and Learning from Past Fires
The term HUD Window refers to the stereotypical wooden board up frequently seen on "vacant" buildings, damaged buildings, and occasionally buildings under construction. It's not a standardized term -...
View ArticleVideo Tip: Cutting the Adams-Rite Lock
We've done a bunch of talking about the Adams-Rite lock and forcing entry to storefronts, partly because it's a forcible entry challenged found almost anywhere and everywhere. Like all things...
View ArticleMultiple Options are Key in Forcible Entry
Like many firefighters, I have witnessed someone at the door to the fire building repeatedly trying the same technique over and over with no success. This is frustrating because, with the exception of...
View ArticleForcible Entry Success Story
NOTHING makes what we do more worthwhile than hearing back that information we passed on in our programs was put to use effectively in an operational scenario. There’s a lot of effort behind the scenes...
View ArticleI Have Five Little Rats
Among other things, at a fire a good truck company makes a lot of additional egress points, searches, and removes any victims. Ok, so the truck has forced multiple doors, placed the aerial, has...
View ArticleExtending Leverage on Outward Doors
It's common that residential buildings will feature mostly inward opening doors, while commercial buildings will feature more outward opening doors. While the the technique for outward opening doors...
View ArticleLearning Moments & A Forcible Entry Challenge
One of the things we always talk about regarding staying "combat ready" is using every opportunity as a learning/teaching moment. We have an opportunity on every routine run to look at the buildings in...
View ArticleCommercial Storefront FE: Don’t Just Break the Glass
While it can safely be said that every response area in this country has unique challenges, the commercial storefront is one that is present in almost all areas. Forcible entry into these buildings is...
View ArticlePeople Trapped? Don’t Panic – Do Your JOB!
In general, a report of “victims trapped” should not cause any major changes in your initial operations. They may cause slight alterations – like where you take your line, which window you VES, etc....
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