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Featured Content 2007 pg. 1

• A Minor Apparatus Accident: In Whose Opinion?
  There are people who skillfully operate fire apparatus, and then there are those who just drive fire trucks. Michael P. Dallesandro talks about an apparatus incident and has suggestions for driver/operator training.
• Hero Complex: It Can be a Good Thing
  Dan Byrne responds to Swedish firefighter Stefan Svensson's charge that U.S. firefighters have a "hero complex," arguing that such a perception doesn't entail risking one's life needlessly.
• Haz-Mat Survival Tips: Stages of a Hazardous Materials Incident
  Identifying what stage of a haz-mat incident you're involved in can help you better plan your response. Steven De Lisi breaks down these stages and the unique challenges each presents.
• Today: Class A Foam Webcast
  Learn about the use of Class A foam for structural firefighting today a 1:00 p.m. EST with Lieutenant Jeff Cotner. Sign up for the Webcast now!
• You Don't Have to Die to be a Hero
  What do we have to do to avoid future firefighter fatalities? Paul H. Stein argues that creating a culture of safety must happen at all levels in a department.
• Firefighter Fitness at the Forefront
  The death rate for firefighters from health-related diseases is staggering. Worse, many of these deaths are preventable. Personal trainer Mike Krueger talks about the need for firefighters to stay in shape.
• Basic Traits of Effective Leaders
  Regardless of whether leadership is official or just the informal respect of your crew, a good leader possesses some essential qualities. Clayton James examines what it takes to lead in today's fire service.
• April Roundtable: Staffing and Training
  Some departments still struggle with the number of members on apparatus. If training is also key, should we train with one- and two-person companies? E-mail us your replies for magazine consideration.
• Dunn's Dispatch: Deadly Elevators
  Fire experience and testing reveals flame, heat, and water cause elevators to malfunction. Vincent Dunn writes about a close call at a high-rise.
• Incident Command the Washington Way
  Mark Cotter argues that focusing on implementing the National Incident Management system does nothing to change the day-to-day functions of emergency workers and may be complicating things for incident commanders.

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