Training Minutes Revisited: Trimming Windows

August 29, 2019

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In this Training Minutes video, Mike Ciampo demonstrates and easy way to remove glass from a window during overhaul operations.

These videos are for training demonstration purposes only. When you perform these techniques at emergency scenes and evolutions, be sure to wear full PPE and adhere to your agency’s procedures and policies.

This video originally ran on the Fire Engineering site in early 2009.

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