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Long Lay and Limited Access/Water mapping

I am working on a project that addresses, long hose lays, limited water and apparatus access mapping ideas. Essentially, relay mapping that…

Started by Joel Holbrook

6 Jan 22, 2009
Reply by Joel Holbrook

Vindicator

The Vindicator,is the best nozzle,for 3 man engine crews or for any dept.it's simple big fire, big hit,less pump stress.quicker cooling rat…

Started by john henkel

23 Jan 22, 2009
Reply by Kirk Allen

Nozzle Type

We are in the process of purchasing new nozzle's. Are sales person has quoated us with Akron Assualt model 4720 or 4820. We have used TFT f…

Started by Jason Ryan

19 Jan 21, 2009
Reply by Nate Brown

Stihl MS 460 Rescue chainsaw

We have a Stihl MS 460 Rescue chainsaw on our Truck with the stihl oilomatic Rapid Duro Rescue chain or "RDR". It costs around $175. This i…

Started by Nate Brown

0 Jan 20, 2009

Supplied Air Systems

Does anyone have an SOG on utilizing the Supplied Air System, where to place the bottles, working time, etc. If so can I get a copy? Than…

Started by Joe Heim

0 Jan 19, 2009

Strainers, Low-level and Barrel

We recently used a low-level and barrel strainer in training. We found it easier to leave our barrel strainer attached and ready for servic…

Started by Andy Hoeniges

3 Jan 19, 2009
Reply by Jason Ryan

The Only Difference

The only difference from a volunteer and paid fire fighter,is you are in a city,you get paid. We all have to go though the same training an…

Started by Brenda Tenney

29 Jan 18, 2009
Reply by Joe McClelland

Wire Cutters

I have found that using pruning shears work much better than conventional wire cutters. They are spring opening and have wide gap to get on…

Started by Don Pysz

13 Jan 18, 2009
Reply by Mike Walker

Pre Trip Inspections

I am looking for pre trip or any inspections for engines. Trying to update our current process.

Started by Thomas Siemek

6 Jan 18, 2009
Reply by Thomas Siemek

Bunker Gear Rental

Can anyone tell me where the best place is to rent bunker gear? There is a place called www.FireGearRental.com here in Philly. There is a p…

Started by Jason Keen

2 Jan 14, 2009
Reply by Brenda Tenney

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