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How to make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

It's an emergency and you need to rappel down a mountain - what do you do? Well, you just take a bunch of those plastic grocery bags that are lying around (darned pollution) and construct yourself a ...

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How to survive an elevator freefall

It's a fact. Elevators and escalators kill about thirty people each year. What could you possibly do to avoid the humility of dying such a death? Believe it or not, there are things you can do, and MANswers has ...

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How to open almost any door with this easy lockpicking trick

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to open almost any door with an easy lock picking trick ...more

How to survive an elevator freefall

How many floors can you fall in an elevator and still survive? Step one, lie down on the floor and step two, duck and cover your head.

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Views 13,483 | Comments 6 | Curated 4 years ago | 3:21 |

How to make an emergency oil lamp from a can of tuna

Here's how to make an oil lamp out of a can of tuna. It will burn brightly for at least a couple of hours just from the tuna oil and the ...more

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Views 9,700 | Comments 6 | Curated 4 years ago | 1:14 |

How to make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

Need rope, but don't have any. This is a great emergency trick for making rope with plastic bags. This video demonstrates a simple method ...more

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Views 7,810 | Comments 1 | Curated 3 years ago | 5:40 |

How to use a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)

A self-contained breathing apparatus allows firefighters to breathe in hostile environments ...more

Views 7,710 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

How to tie basic firefighting knots

Firefighters use ropes to secure unstable objects, rescue victims and carry tools. Learn how to tie bowline, Bachmann, figure eight and ...more

Views 7,296 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

How To Stay Warm During a Winter Storm without Any Electricity

Winter storms are causing havoc across the United States. The Midwest is getting hammered with ...more

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How to open any locked door using a lock bumping technique

Please, before attempting to recreate this video, make sure you are doing it to a lock that belongs ...more

Views 4,896 | Comments 0 | Curated 1 year ago | 3:22 |

How to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into

Check out this video to learn how to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into.

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Views 4,259 | Comments 1 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:10 |

How to install home security systems

In these home security and safety videos, learn how to upgrade your house in some important ways. Our expert will show you how to secure ...more

Views 3,897 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 1:22 |

How to build and extinguish a fire in your fireplace safely

Get all the facts about fireplace safety from none other than the United States Fire Administration ...more

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Views 3,509 | Comments 0 | Curated 1 year ago | 3:22 |

How to stop a kitchen oil fire

This old service announcement video shows you what to do in the case of a kitchen fire (and what NOT to do)!

Views 3,055 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 0:34 |

How to make your home burglar-proof

Check out this video to learn how to make your home burglar-proof. It's fairly easy, he says.

Views 2,833 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 1:10 |

How to make the world's smallest cooking stove

Learn how to make this very small alcohol burning stove with cheap and easy to find items.

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Views 2,619 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 4:22 |

How to inspect SCBA firefighting gear

A self-contained breathing apparatus allows firefighters to breathe in hostile environments. Learn how to inspect the parts of a SCBA to ...more

Views 2,595 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

How to use a fire extinguisher for small fires

Check out this video to learn what to do in order to extinguish small fires. To use the extinguisher, remember PASS.

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Views 2,451 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 5:00 |

How to hide things from burglars

Put yourself in the shoes of a burglar so you can anticipate where they'd look for your valuables. You Will Need * A home safe * An empty ...more

Views 2,361 | Comments 0 | Curated 2 years ago | 1:10 |

How to open a locked zippered luggage bag

In this how to video, you will learn how to open a locked zippered luggage bag. This is very useful if you plan a trip and forget the key ...more

Views 2,281 | Comments 0 | Curated 2 years ago | 1:39 |

How to use firefighting tools that firefighters use

See the firefighting tools that firefighters use and find out how firefighters use their gear in this free video featuring a professional ...more

Views 2,270 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

How to stop a flashover as a firefighter

If you're a firefighter, you probably know what a flashover is. If not, it's what it sounds like -- a fast spreading of fire, very rapidly ...more

Views 2,110 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 5:54 |

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