Here is the first 3 parts of a 5 part video showing a fire out of Seaside California. This first due company had their hands full with a well involved fire and active rescues required. It looked like they had at least one adult and one child pulled out of this fire. This is a great set of videos to challenge yourself with priorities and how you would try to handle the same situation.
Seaside Fire Video (Ladder Rescue)
Posted 04/20/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: 2. Hose Work
Tags: firefighter video, Helmet Cam Video, ladder rescue, seaside fire
Do you use it? It saves lives.
Posted 04/11/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: 3.Search/Rescue/VES
Tags: VEIS, vent enter search, VES
I have a feeling with the growing awareness of this tactic, we will find it more and more effective as the years go on. This should never be a tactic you decide to try for the first time on the fire ground. Train, study and know it perfectly before you use it. If you already use it, share it with others. A tried and true fire service tactic.
March 30th 2013 Tri Lakes FD Forcible Entry Class
Posted 03/30/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: 1. Forcible Entry
Here is a small look into the forcible entry class that IRONS and LADDERS put on today at the Tri Lakes Monument Fire Department. The full gallery of photos can be found at http://www.facebook.com/IRONSandLADDERS. This was a great day of forcing doors and perfecting our craft. Thank you to all who attended this class.
BURN-Detroit Fire Film in Colorado
Posted 03/13/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: Uncategorized
BURN, is documentary on the Detroit Fire Department. It has been filmed over a year on the front lines in Detroit and shows the tremendous amount of fire duty that this city is experiencing. It also gives America an inside look at the struggles that many urban, blue collar city fire departments are facing. This is a very limited showing film and this could be the only time it plays in Colorado. Please support this film and the guys in Detroit that are taking on an amazing battle. My whole crew will be heading up to the April 8th showing, rally your guys and make it a crew night out.
Buy your tickets for the Denver April 8th, 9th, and 10th showings HERE
If you have not heard about this film or scene the trailers, you can find them below.
March 30th Class Update
Posted 03/12/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: Uncategorized
We have had some cancelations in the last 24 hours for this class. Please contact us if you would like to secure a spot in the March 30th Forcible Entry class. This is one of the only Open Enrollment classes that still has open spots remaining. Contact us at ironsandladders@hotmail.com to grab your spot today.
Double LODD in Bryan Texas.
Posted 02/16/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: Uncategorized
Tags: Bryan Fire Department, Bryan Texas, LODD, Texas LODD
Sad news out of Texas tonight, a second firefighter has died from his injuries. Lt. Eric Wallace died during the fire operation last night. A RIC team was sent in to rescue their own, during this operation all three members of the RIC team were burned and injured. Lt. Greg Pickard died in the burn unit as a result of those injuries. Rest easy gentlemen.
More information here
Padlock Forcible Entry Video
Posted 01/31/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: Forcible Entry Videos
Tags: forcible entry, padlock forcible entry, padlocks
Here is 15 minutes of padlock forcible entry done by the Irons, Saws, The PIG, Bolt cutters, etc. Dozens of locks later, we have a short forcible entry training video. This gives you an idea of what locks can easily be defeated by the Irons, which ones may need saw work, and when bolt cutters can actually beat both of them. We still show a majority of Irons work because you should be carrying them and they always start. However the saw does have great application when it comes to padlocks.
March 30th Forcible Entry Class Tri-Lakes Monument FD
Posted 01/29/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: Uncategorized
Registration is now open, if you missed getting a spot in the Denver Metro Class, this is your next chance. Email us at IRONSandLADDERS@hotmail.com
March 3rd 2013 Denver Metro Forcible Entry Class
Posted 01/25/2013 by IRONSandLADDERSCategories: 1. Forcible Entry
UPDATE: This Class Is Full – Watch for other Denver area classes in the near future.
Here is the first class of the season, it will be on March 3rd 2013 in Littleton Colorado and will be open to any and all firefighters wishing to attend. If you have not attended one of our classes yet we would love to see you there. You will walk away with confidence using a Halligan on most situations you can come across in the field. The amount of hands on practice using real doors and props will change the way you view forcible entry in just a days time. If you have taken our class and thought it was worth your time, please share this with your friends. Thank you.
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