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Firefighter Response to Natural Gas Leaks and Emergencies

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Natural 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.

Barn Fire Tactics and Strategies, Part 1: Agricultural Barns

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT

Most 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.

Tactical Safety for Firefighters: Nozzle Backwards

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:38:00 GMT

In this satirical commentary piece, Ray McCormack makes that point there are no silly ideas in today's fire service, there's just poor salesmanship.

Tactical Safety for Firefighters: Quick, Aggressive, Violent

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:48:00 GMT

Ray McCormack offers three words that describe a firefighter's battle posture with no dangling apologies.

Casey Grant Named Fellow by the Institution of Fire Engineers

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:33:00 GMT

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), United States of America Branch, has recognized Casey Grant, P.E., of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation) with the grade of “Fellow in the Institution,” which is the highest level of membership given by IFE. The grade of Fellow also represents one of the top degrees of authority within the fire engineering community. The Foundation is the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Fire Museum of Maryland Hosts Annual Show

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:51:00 GMT

On May 5th, The Fire Museum of Maryland hosts a fun day for the entire family at the 35th Annual Steam Show.

Roundtable: Company Drill Recommendations

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:39:00 GMT

In this month's roundtable, John "Skip" Coleman asks for your suggestions on good, inexpensive company drills you can have your firefighters perform.

Maintaining a Sharp Edge: Engine Company

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:49:00 GMT

When firefighters practice the operations they may not encounter at every incident, they help maintaining the sharp edge that makes for a superior engine company, David DeStefano writes.

The Guillory Load

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:30:00 GMT

It is said that firefighters, as a breed, are an incredibly resourceful bunch.

Letters from the Editors

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:34:00 GMT

Issue 7. Another great issue with some names you've seen before and ones you will see again.

Tactical Safety for Firefighters: Who Moved My Hoseline

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:52:00 GMT

Ray McCormack considers initial hoseline placement on the fireground. Is your firefighting strategy based on egress protection or fire extinguishment?

Tactical Safety for Firefighters: Raising Fire Service Executives

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:44:00 GMT

Ray McCormack examines the phenomenon of the fire service executive and their efforts to change the job.

Andrew Fredericks Training Days

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:47:00 GMT

It is hard to recall when you first heard the name Andy Fredericks, isn’t it? It is one of those names which has been synonymous with the fire service in New York City.

Quick Water

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

So what are the considerations regarding operations using booster water?

House Fire Roof Vent Helmet Cam - Training Tips

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:27:00 GMT

The Traditions Training group provides a video meant to provoke positive discussion about tactics and duties of a firefighter placed into a similar situation.

Tactical Safety for Firefighters: Coupling Coupling

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:00 GMT

Firefighters live with the challenge of hose couplings every day, but we should take comfort in knowing that they are a silent sentinel leading the way, Ray McCormack writes.

The Kentland Front Bumper Line

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:51:00 GMT

The American Fire Service is unique in that nearly every department has a preferred way of 'racking' and deploying attack lines.

Holding the Stairs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:39:00 GMT

The importance of the interior stairs during firefighting operations transcends code-compliance and construction materials - and even their design.

Inside a Budget Fight: It Never Ends, and Nobody Wins

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:00 GMT

What does it take to save an engine company slated to close because of a proposed budget cut? Scott Joerger concludes his series on how he and other firefighters battled to save their company.

Largest Order in Rosenbauer History

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:45:00 GMT

Rosenbauer has won an order from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior to supply fire engineering equipment worth a total of $318.8 million.