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Front or rear door?
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I'm with Tim Sitz!!!
For a known rescue a thought might search off the hoseline as well as fight fire. Along the way you might want to think about horizontal ventilation. Horizontal ventilation can be a GREAT tactic. If you know the location of the victim and dependin...
Don't forget to teach them how to read the smoke.
Just a suggestion. Check out the "Tabata" workout. Great workout for our type of work. Not to say do it all the time, but will help keep the weight off and improve the strength and stamina.
matt days said:Well if you were to go get a second roof ladder then you might as well get one that does the job right. That is if you have a longer roof ladder otherwise use the aerial or think about horizontal ventilation.
Well if you were to go get a second roof ladder then you might as well get one that does the job right.
We don't like to see people on lightweight metal construction. Due to the collapse factor. I agree, if you need to vent use the platform. As for the picture, the metal construction is placed over the OSB. You should be able to use the roof ladder ...
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- At 5:28pm on March 4, 2009,
Billy lewis said…
- Nice to see ya on here...spread the word this is a great site!!
- At 7:46pm on March 3, 2009,
Brent Sanger said…
- Hey Matt. welcome to the community. One thing we require of all members is the use of full first and last names. Please update your profile to reflect that. Thanks.
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