Elizabeth firefighter's heroic rescue of woman

Interesting rescue anyone know more about this?  Watch the smoke change as we make openings.  What can we do to control that smoke or buy us time? I like the use of 2 ladders side by side also. 

San Bernardino Fire Attack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LMPRa8dMk1w

Good video to practice size up on. Look at the lack of smoke from the bside versus heavy fire from the front.

Machine Rescue Class

Here are a few pictures from a machine rescue class with E14, R14 and E6.

Portable Band Saw vs. Reciprocating Saw

Do you have a portable band saw on the rig?  If so, do you prefer battery powered or corded?  Any other preferences?

We found that the portable band saw cut smooth with little vibration.  Also the blade dissipated the heat well.

Building Size-Ups

Stop by a building or strip center after your next call and size it up.  This random strip center had a drop bar, slide bolts, a piano hinge, a sliding door and a welded door.  In addition it can spark a conversation on FDC's, gas meters, electric meters, power drops, access, ventilation etc.

Stockton Fire Initial Attack, PAR, & Shift To Defensive

Well advanced fire in a Victorian home.

Read the Door

This is helpful. "Read the door."

Forcible Entry Prop- Door Brace

Forcible Entry Prop- This was designed by Chief Bailey of Travis County Fire Rescue. He built a rack for punching through or cutting bolts. You cut sections of commercial doors or metal and slide into the brace. This allows you to use every inch of the door and you choose the height. The rack clamps to any solid object and hit away.

Forcible Entry Prop- Magnetic Bolts

Forcible entry prop idea- magnetic bolts for size-up discussion. We cut the bolt heads off and drilled them out for a magnet. The magnets were from a local hardware store. Bolts can be moved around on any metal door.