FIREGROUND FLASH TIP: Firefighter Winterization

Chief Ernie Rhodes shares a winter tip about putting together a few items every firefighter should have with them for winter firefighting.

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ERNIE.RHODES@STCHARLESCITYMO.GOV
1/25/2011 4:34:45 AM

I'am sure they do. When I was younger we were issued a device that would fit a fire boot. I cant remember the name.I thinK they may have been called clamp ons ??? But, the problem was we either lost them or did not put them on after the fire. However, emphasis on safety has greatly improved and today I would take the time to wear them. Another great sugestion is to put several 5 gallow buckets of salt on the engine and have the FAO throw salt is areas where ice exists. Thanks for your co...

Gwyd
1/13/2011 5:14:21 AM

All great advice, Ernie! Do they make any devices that attach to boots for better traction on ice? for regular shoes or even work boots, I use Yaktrax, but I don't think they come in large enough sizes for rubber chemical boots.