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The Metal Roof Tests

Randy takes a look at Type 2 construction, specifically the metal roof, and determine how feasible it would be to vertically ventilate commercial-type structures with this type of roof. When conducting the research, he emphasized safety and efficiency, as well as the most common resources ladder companies have for vertical ventilation: chainsaws and circular saws.
(Friday, May 17, 2013) read
Tags: metal roof, ventilation
Truck Co Operations
Tips for Proper Aerial Ladder Placement on the Fireground

The priorities that define fire attack—life safety and extinguishment—should also define where we position our aerial apparatus. Homer Robertson provides some tips for getting the maximum use out of your ladder.
(Thursday, March 21, 2013) read
Tags: aerial, aerial ladder, apparatus operator, apparatus placement, apparatus positioning, master stream, mid-mount, placement, positioning, rear-mount, scrub area, Training
Truck Co Operations
Ventilation Ops in Mobile Home Fires

Mobile home fires are extremely dangerous for occupants and firefighters alike. In this article, Randy Frassetto explains the differences in building construction in various types of mobile homes, and provides ventilation tactics for each type.
(Monday, March 11, 2013) read
Tags: building construction, Horizontal Ventilation, manufactured home, mobile home, modular construction, modular home, Firefighter Safety
Truck Co Operations
Simple Truck Company Duties That Can Break an Incident

Jim McCormack addresses some of the finer details of truck work—everything from clearing window sashes to butting ladders—that can speak volumes about the effectiveness of you and your crew.
(Monday, February 18, 2013) read
Tags: butting ladders, door chock, footing ladders, Halligan, OSB, screen door, storm door, window sashes
Extrication
Gear Test: Boker Plus VOX Access Tool

Les Baker puts the Boker Plus VOX Access Tool to the test.
(Wednesday, February 13, 2013) read
Tags: Boker Plus VOX Access Tool, carbide glass breaker, key ring, multi-purpose tool, prying, VAT, Truck Co Operations

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