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THE SCENARIO: You are the Officer on the 4 person TRUCK company who ARRIVES FIRST at this single-family house fire. Due to other call volume, the FIRST DUE ENGINE is 5 minutes away.
Added by SAFE Firefighter on December 16, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments
I recently updated the through-the-lock setup that I carry in my gear (see pics below). For years I had used a modified set of locking pliers (ViseGrip style) with separate key tools and shove knife. This setup has proven extremely effective at both alarm runs and working fires.
I've decided to change my setup to a modified "Channelok" setup. It's going to allow me merge 2 tools into 1 and I'll be able to store it in a smaller pocket. I am actually using an Irwin/ Vise…
ContinueAdded by SAFE Firefighter on September 6, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments
Forcible entry is always an interesting discussion around the service. On one side, you've got the forcible entry purists (myself included). These guys can force a door with a safety pin, a rock and a piece of duct tape. Despite their McGyver-esk skills, they prefer the irons.…
ContinueAdded by SAFE Firefighter on March 11, 2011 at 1:21pm — No Comments
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