066 – Maxximus Bar Review

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The next generation ultimate tool in the fire service.

In this firefighter training episode we had Lt. Jim Moss spend some time with the next generation Halligan bar, the Maxximus Rexx, a tool widely raved about as the new ultimate tool for forcible entry. Jim Moss and David Soler share their review of the Maxximus Rexx to see if it’s up to the task and if it lives up to its reputation.

In this review we discuss:

• What are our initial impressions of the Maxximus Rexx?
• What are the main features/specifications of the Maxximus Rexx?
• What are the issues firefighters have met with previous tools that the Maxximus has improved upon?
• Why is it called the “Rexx?”
• Does the Maxximus Rexx deserve its reputation and do we recommend it?

Lt. Jim Moss

About LT Jim Moss:

Jim is a Firefighter Toolbox Cadre and  Lieutenant with the Metro West Fire Protection District of St. Louis County, Missouri, where he has been since 2007. He was previously with the St. Louis Fire Department as an EMT/Paramedic. At Metro West, Jim is a member of the EMS committee, Fitness committee, and Honor Guard.

Jim serves as an ACLS/PALS Instructor with the American Heart Association and has served as an adjunct EMT and Paramedic instructor.

He possesses a B.S. of Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and a B.A. of Spanish from Truman State University. He is certified in Fire Officer I/II, Fire Instructor I, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Driver/Operator, and as a Hazardous Materials Technician.

His passions are mentorship, leadership, firefighter fitness, and teaching/learning about anything and everything FIRE-EMS related.

About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show

The Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show is an audio program for up and coming firefighters and leaders who want to become better at the ever evolving skill of firefighting and to continue growing into a better leader. We interview great firefighters, officers, and other authorities inside and outside of the fire service who bring great ideas, insights, and information to share with us so we can take our skills to the next level.

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Mentions on the Show

Links Mentioned:

• Jim Moss’ Twitter
• Jim’s comprehensive review of the Maxximus Rexx
• The First Twenty – Improving the health of the American firefighter.
• Firefighter Preplan
• Fire Hooks Unlimited

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