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Barn Fire Tactics and Strategies, Part 1: Agricultural Barns
Most firefighters would think barns hold nothing but farm equipment and livestock, but sometimes people live inside t...
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National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Arsonists Don't Care
This week's featured firefighter near-miss report looks at one near miss in an arson fire that reminds us the hazards...
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Firefighter Hurt in Fatal TX Fire
A firefighter suffered a minor injury during firefighting operations at a Tuesday night Austin (TX) house fire that k...
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John Mittendorf Questions and Answers on Ventilating Lightweight Roofs
Retired Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Battalion Chief John Mittendorf recently gave a Webcast presentation on ligh...
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Four-Alarm Fire at Tyler Perry Studios in GA
More than 100 firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire Tuesday at filmmaker Tyler Perry's studios in Atlanta, Geor...
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National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Arsonists Don't CareThis week's featured firefighter near-miss report looks at one near miss in an arson fire that reminds us the hazards we face may be intentionally set. |
Fireground Search: How Do you Know?Firefighters should not abandon aggressive tactics to rescue potential victims on the fireground, Jerry Knapp writes, but there are strategies that can be used to help minimize the risk responders are exposed to at emergency incidents. |
First-Due Battalion Chief: Keeping the Troops SafeIt is easy for firefighters to get caught off guard at fire incidents, so it's extremely important to maintain your situational awareness and open up all hidden areas for potential extension, Dan Sheridan writes. |
From the Jumpseat: The Safety/Identity ConflictDo the stories that make up how firefighters think of themselves actually make it more difficult for them to operate safely on the fireground? Mark J. Cotter reviews a scientific study that says yes. |
Dunn's Dispatch: Rekindle Fires
Preventing a rekindle is a team responsibility. Vincent Dunn discusses the implications of a rekindle and the importance of overhaul operations.
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Firefighter Response to Natural Gas Leaks and EmergenciesNatural gas leaks and explosions are growing problems across the country, James Kutz writes, and firefighters need to be on alert when responding to "nuisance" calls involving natural gas leaks. |
Jubilee in the Rosenbauer Premium Class: 1000th PANTHER ARFF DeliveredRosenbauer's premium vehicle class is celebrating a jubilee to mark the production of the 1,000th PANTHER. |
Crawford on RIT: Dangerous but Necessary WorkIn his classroom Wednesday at FDIC 2012, Jim Crawford reviewed the evolution of rapid intervention over the past 15 years. |
Barn Fire Tactics and Strategies, Part 1: Agricultural BarnsMost firefighters would think barns hold nothing but farm equipment and livestock, but sometimes people live inside these structures. Chris Willis discusses tactical considerations for barn fires. |
Colorado Wildfire Grows to 400 AcresA northern Colorado wildfire that has grown to an estimated 400 acres is now five percent contained. |
Cassidian Communications 911 Solutions Suite Successfully Installed at VA 911 Call CentersCassidian Communications, an EADS North America company, has successfully upgraded the 911call processing solution at the York-Poquoson-Williamsburg Emergency Communications Center (ECC) and the James City County ECC in Virginia. |
Academic Accreditation Details for "Firefighting 2.0"
May 16, 2012
Thinking for pursuing further education to advance your firefighting career? Mike Ward has some important considerati...
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