Fire Attack from Jacksonville

Nice cookie cutter fire from Jacksonville.

High Rise Hose Stretch

Good time to review a good high rise hose stretch thanks Cap.  Not endorsed for use outside Austin Fire Dept. As with other training on this site this is just 1 way to skin a cat..

Different Gates

http://www.nygates.com/Roll-Up-Gates-Bronx.php

This was sent to me talk about the different gates with your crews.
Where?
How?
Tools?
They each present unique challenges !

Thx NYGATESUS

Cutting Locks to Force Entry

Commercial store front with adams right lock mechanism. 
1) gap the door and look for more locks
2) If none are present use ktool or cut the lock
3) sweep the top of the door with a shove knife or similar tool to look for locks
4) remember if you are using abrasive blades the life on them is limited so use the k tool where you can and then cut where you have to.  If you have a diamond blade cut all day.  If you haven't tried a diamond blade spend the money they are awesome.

Flat Roof Ventilation with the Construction

This is a quick way to make a huge hole.  As you can see they cut right through the horizontal rafters the main supports run in line with the way they are cutting.  This information is obtained by taking the time to complete an inspection hole 45degree angle to the outside load bearing wall.  Armed with the right information we can maximize our time on the roof and get some ventilation for the engine crews.

Strip vent don't Trench

http://community.fireengineering.com/group/truckcompanyoperations/forum/topic/show?id=1219672%3ATopic%3A317615

We talk about this alot at 8's when you have a peaked apartment vent high.  Also gives you more options to get off the roof.  Great article take the time to read.

LOOK OUT !!!

We have to make sure the area below us is clear if we are working above grade. This video shows the dangers of working below. Keep your head on a swivel.

FF Bailout

 

This video is tough to watch but when you set a ladder set it for rescue give your brothers a workable angle.  This is chaos but a good learning tool.

 

 

Now check out what a proper slide looks like.  Having ladders in place is being prepared for the worst.  It saves firefighters and civilians.

Irons and a Hook

check out the gapping technique used here. 
Remember sound the door have a plan and get to work

Don't Forget the IRONS

Good video thousand ways to skin a cat

Window Into A Door

Nashville window into a door.
Guys this technique works well for all rescues it is fast and easy to accomplish.  This vid is detailed with some good info.  It works good on the second story also.  You can take the roof hooks put it on top the sash and pull it down.  Great to get a victim out of a room you have vent enter searched. 
Thanks