Rotary Saws: Choosing the Right Blade and Saw for the Job
Rotary saws have earned their place on fire apparatus across the nation. But what blade and saw combination is right for you and your mission?
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Firefighting Basics: Rotary Saw Tips
Mark van der Feyst reviews some basic tips for firefighters when beginning to use rotary saws.
Training Minutes: Cutting a Flat Roof
In this firefighter training video, Tom Cosgrove of the FDNY reviews cutting a flat roof during a fire operation.
Mayday Monday: Newport News (VA) Close Call
Tony Carroll speaks to firefighters about a close call during a Newport News (VA) fire at a group home in 2020.
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Forcible Entry Mishaps
Sometimes firefighters' attempts at fireground forcible entry go awry. Mike Ciampo on some things to keep in mind.
Considerations for New Battery-Powered Cutoff Saws
Adam Haywood takes a close look at this vital fire service tool that greatly assists with all types of training, extrication, and other tasks.
Kicking Glass: Putting Battery-Powered Saws to the Test
Bill Gustin and Enrique Perea of Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue (MDFR) discuss the performance of battery-powered saws in cutting challenging types of glass.
Videos: Impact-Resistant Glass-Cutting Training Props
Captain Juan Miguel of Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue has designed and built two props for training on glass-cutting techniques.
Cutting Rakers: The Mark/Cut-Mark/Cut Method
Mike Walters gives step-by-step instruction on this most efficient method for cutting rakers.
Training Minutes: Making Windows into Doors
Joe Alvarez reviews how to extend windows to provide greater access to residential structures.
Training Minutes: Pull-Back Roof Cut
Mike Ciampo of the FDNY demonstrates how to perform a pull-back cut to open up a roof.
Firefighter Basics: Flat Roof Ventilation, Part 2
Mark van der Feyst examines two ways firefighters can ventilate a flat roof: the coffin cut and the square cut.