Chain Saw Check Weekly/Monthly Check

Elevator key

 

Great idea for an elevator key.  Thx Brass and the email group.

Basic Come Along Use

FS Mike Reush demonstrates basic come along use and maintenance.

Video link: http://youtu.be/ODFcebyxZxo

PPV Fan Oil Change Out

FF Schminke (E26A) demonstrates how to change the oil on our PPV fans.  When we have a fan that does not run smooth or dies out this will usually fix the issue.

Video Link

Chain Saw- Adjusting Chain Tension

Video link http://youtu.be/g9Hzr7sEZOI

 



Rotary Saw- Adjusting Belt Tension

Video link http://youtu.be/P1yygBRCcbM

 

 



Saw Daily Check

Everyone seems to have their own version of what a daily check includes.  Some check fluids, some start and shut down and some go through a general maintenance check.  Here is a solid version of the daily check.

What is your daily check?

Video link http://youtu.be/bhx7rlg6Xrc

 

 

DC fence not a good day for that guy

What are your actions to stabilize the fence and victim?
What is your tool of choice?
Interesting thanks Brass.


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The following picture are from a previous post.  This training was presented by PL Vulcan Fire Training at FDIC 2013.  Although different from the above scenario it shows how we secured the victim to the fence and cut the fence to remove the victim with the fence still attached.

We used a portable band saw which worked great.  Minimal vibration if any and no heat build up.

Halligan

Three articles about the most versatile tool in the fire service.  Take the time to get better every day.




http://ironsandladders.com/2009/12/28/halligan-bars-they-are-not-the-same/




http://ironsandladders.com/2010/08/08/fine-tuning-your-halligan/




http://blog.brotherhoodinstructors.com/2011/01/the-halligan-bar-by-rob-fisher/

Dremel Tool Putting in Work

Got this video form "Brass" shows some simple tool work with a few household items.

Machine Rescue Class

Here are a few pictures from Machine Rescue class by PL Vulcan Fire Training.  Do you carry a machine rescue kit on the rig?  What do include in your kit?

Here are some example items...

• Ratchet set
• Screw driver
• Channel locks
• Reverse pliers
• Small mirror
• Putty(for dissipating heat)
• Tin snips
• Dremel tool
• Ring cutter
• Fishing line (for ring removal)

Meat Grinder

Torch Work

Fence Impalement

Fence Impalement Packaging

 Vehicle Rescue Impalement 

Portable Band Saw

We spent some time using a portable band saw in the Machinery Rescue class today by PL Vulcan Fire Training.  I had not spent much time with this tool until today, but it proved very useful with impalements and other machine rescue situations.  It cuts efficiently with little to no vibration and dissipates heat well.  It can be cumbersome for tight spaces but still is a great option.

Do you carry one of these on your Rescue or Ladder?  What is your experience with this tool?

The value of the trash hook

For several years I didn't see much use for the trash hook.  I would use it to move trash around after a putting out a dumpster fire, but it didn't really do a good job at that.  The best use I found at the time was to push or pull around debris after a structure fire.

A while back we attended a truck company class put on by TC ESD 11, and learned the huge value of a good trash hook.

 The trash hook is great for sounding a roof.  You can hunch over an axe or you can stand up-right with a trash hook and sound a few feet in front of you.

It can be used to pry.

It can be used to punch ceiling.  If you purchase one with a good solid handle it has two working ends.  The handle can be used to deliver a lot of power and it won't get tangled in wires and duct work.

 This handle will not last long if used to punch ceiling.

                                                                               

If getting tangled is not a concern, the forked end will do major damage to a sheet rock ceiling.

It can also be used to give an additional warning of a roof edge.

If you are not accustom to using your trash hook, go grab it and check it out.

Do you use your trash hook?  What else do you use it for?