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066 – Maxximus Bar Review

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 ...
Posted On 20 Oct 2015
, By David J Soler
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10 Essentials for Firefighter Rapid Intervention Crews

R.I.C., R.I.T., F.A.S.T.—Call it what you want, this is the team of firefighters on the fire ground who are immediately available to rescue an incapacitated firefighter.  For the purpose of this article, we will refer to this team as “R.I.C.” Like everything else in the...
Posted On 04 Jul 2015
, By Jim Moss
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The Rookie Firefighter’s Top 10 Tools – Part 2

Rookie firefighters are expected to know all of the equipment that is on their fire truck.  The great rookie firefighter knows the following about their truck’s equipment: how to use it, when to use it, and where everything is located.  It takes time, effort, and consistency in...
Posted On 14 May 2015
, By Jim Moss
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The Rookie Firefighter’s Top 10 Tools – Part 1

Rookie firefighters are expected to know all of the equipment that is on their fire truck. The great rookie firefighter knows the following about their truck’s equipment: how to use it, when to use it, and where everything is located. It takes time, effort, and consistency in...
Posted On 07 May 2015
, By Jim Moss
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How To Build A Forcible Entry Bag – Part 4

We’ve discussed the forcible entry bag and my “from scratch” recommendations of what to put in it. Here are some alternative tools and combinations to consider, based on your needs. Other Tool Combinations As stated previously, the S&D Rex is not the only...
Posted On 20 Oct 2014
, By Sean Wilson
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How To Build A Forcible Entry Bag – Part 3

We’ve talked about 3 tools for the forcible entry bag so far: a lock-puller, a striking tool, and key tools. Here are 6 more. #4 – Pliers A 10-12” pair of vise-grips (locking pliers) or channel-locks (tongue-and-groove pliers) is useful for spinning out the cylinder on...
Posted On 17 Oct 2014
, By Sean Wilson
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How To Build A Forcible Entry Bag – Part 2

Having a forcible entry bag on each rig makes it possible for one firefighter to easily carry all the tools (including the irons) necessary to open nearly every common type of door and lock in his or her district. Let’s dive in and talk about tools. Disclaimer Allow me to say at...
Posted On 15 Oct 2014
, By Sean Wilson
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How To Build A Forcible Entry Bag – Part 1

Compared to most, my department was fairly well equipped with forcible entry tools when I hired on 14 years ago. Of course, almost every single fire department in the country carries the irons these days, but my department also carried lock-pulling K-Tools and Truckman’s Tools on...
Posted On 13 Oct 2014
, By Sean Wilson

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