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Taking Saws and Blades to the Next Level!

Safe Firefighter, LLC is proud to announce it’s newest sponsor/ partner Desert Diamond Industries.  DDI began manufacturing cutting blades for the construction industry and has found a new, and growing home, in the fire service.

Their key fire/rescue products include the “Safety Blade”, the new industry standard in multipurpose diamond blades currently in use by some the largest and busiest department’s in the U.S. and endorsed by Brotherhood Instructors.  Some of their other FD products include the 12 and 24 tooth carbide tip blades, the ideal option for  vertical ventilation operations, the multipurpose “Chunk” blade and countless other tools  for rescue/ US&R applications.

Backed by a “Lifetime Operator Error Warranty”… “When lives are on the line, the last thing you need to worry about is your blade!”

To see their full line of products click here: Desert Diamond Industries

You can see these products in action during any of our Truck Company and/or Forcible Entry Classes!

Contact Safe Firefighter, LLC @ info@safefirefighter.com for more information

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Video- Detroit’s 9th Fire in One Hour!

Found this 2-part video of a serious fire in Detroit.  This fire originated in the obvious dwelling, then spread to the neighboring duplex.

Some background of this incident and some of the things people will notice:

  • According to the description, this was the 9th arson fire in THIS NEIGHBORHOOD in ONE HOUR.
  • The minimal use of SCBA.  According to the comments, these crews had run FOUR fires continuously and their was no more air available when this fire was dispatched.
  • The Officer at the exposure performing “Das Boot” forcible entry.  Remember, bringing a tool (especially a Halligan or set of irons) can accomplish in one try what his boot took four.  This will hold true in MOST residential setting barring any security “surprises”.

Some of the interesting points about this operation:

  • The initial rig placement w/ the truck front and center
  • The flawless layout of the notorious “Detroit Bundle” AND an exposure line from the first Engine, putting two lines in service simultaneously
  • The immediate attention given to the exposure (both residences) despite heavy fire from the main dwelling.  No one had “moth to the flame”.  Granted in Detroit, I’m sure they’re pretty much past that stage.
  • As a result of the above, very quick knockdown of both the exposures and the main dwelling fire
  • An overall very professional operation by some of the hardest working fireman in the country.  Great job.
Enjoy the videos and be SAFE!
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