Training Minutes Revisited: Roll-down Gates

Training Minutes Revisited/Fire Engineering (2009)

In this Training Minutes video, John Buckheit of the FDNY discusses size-up tips and two methods for cutting through metal roll-down gates in a commercial occupancy.

These videos are for training demonstration purposes only. When you perform these techniques at emergency scenes and evolutions, be sure to wear full PPE and adhere to your agency’s procedures and policies. This video originally ran on the Fire Engineering site in late 2009.

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