Jimm Walsh

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• More uses for locking pliers

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  They can prop open nearly any style door as well as force locks and close hard-to-reach valves

• How to maximize your locking pliers

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  Simply swapping out the traditional set bolt on your "Vise-Grips" with an eye bolt adds a tremendous amount of versatility to the tool

• How to make a pocket protector for your tools

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  A piece of out-of-service fire hose can be used to create an effective pocket protector

• The backup flashlight: Make the change

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  The unfortunate thing about these tools is that many of us will throw one in the pocket of our gear, and never think much about it

• How you can estimate hose stretches

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  This simple tip takes some of the guesswork out of the hose stretch

• Firefighter ladders: Finding the balance point

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  Carrying the ladder a few inches off from its balance point can waste a tremendous amount of a firefighter's energy

• Worker smarter not harder: Fireground tips and tricks

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  This new column will focus on featuring a number of tips and tricks geared toward improving our efficiency and effectiveness