Author Archives: RJ Beam

Homeowner builds fence to hide ugly fire hydrant, then has fire at home

Indianapolis, Indiana firefighters had a hard time locating a hydrant at a house fire due to a decorative fence blocking it. In the dark of night and with the visual obstruction fire crews had to seek out a water supply from a block away. Ironically she said no one had ever told her blocking a hydrant was illegal. Seriously?!? Think ...

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E-Cig. Explodes Man’s Pants

Security cameras at an Owensboro, Kentucky convenience store caught the moment a guy's E-Cigarette blew up in his pants pocket. Looks like maybe vaping can be hazardous to you health.

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Jenga as Jaws Of Life training

The Ellsworth, PA Volunteer Fire department posted this great video as a reminder that training can be fun. Stack up some cribbing like a Jenga game and then use Spreaders or Combination tool to play the game.

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