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How many of you have thought, “If I just had one more firefighter on this job it would be much easier on my crew physically and we could actually work more effectively.” I am sure it has crossed your mind. It has crossed mine many times. Well the National Institute...

Photo Courtesy of Jefferson County   As we continue to discuss the “where” about venting a structure, we must spend some time talking about the where NOT to vent. Over my time in the fire service I have spent a considerable amount of time studying fires that did not go well....

When most people think of severe weather, tornadoes are usually the first thing to pop into one’s mind. However, there are other significant weather threats beyond tornadoes.   Firefighters (volunteer and paid) are often called to serve as storm spotters.  Therefore, recognition...

On our Facebook page we started a good discussion on where you carry your portable radio. The question was “where do you carry your portable radio”? Do you carry it in the radio pocket or do you use a case and strap? If you use a case and strap do you put it under...

By: Michael R. Rehfeld – FireFighterToolbox.com Over the years, fire suppression operations and fire ground tactics have focused primarily on putting the wet stuff on the red stuff. Appropriately so, one would guess. In reality the fire only goes out in one of two ways, it...

Welcome to FireFighter Tool Box. This site is all about you the firefighter. We have designed this site to be a valuable source of information sharing to make us all better firefighters.  We will be presenting videos, photos, and lessons on a variety of topics from fellow...