A.
Adams, B. Apparatus Load Balance Guidelines. Feb, p39
Altman, B. Understand Fire Behavior to Improve Your Situational Awareness. Oct, p79
Anderson, T. Preplanning Predicted Hazards. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p30
Angemi, G. Double Trouble: Performing the Double Hop. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p16
Antonellis Jr., P. and D. Thompson. A Firefighter’s Silent Killer: Suicide. Dec, p69
Avillo, A. Buildings that Change the Rules of the Game. (FDIC Preview). Mar, p125; Rule of Thumb: Use the Safest, Most Effective Path of Least Resistance. Jun, p41
B.
Bachman, E. Preplanning to Address Cultural Diversity. Jan, p87
Bailey, D. Manage the Risk of Radiant Energy. (Technology Today). Nov, p101
Baker, L. and M. Thompson. The Darlington Roll. (Extrication Tactics). Dec, p28
Barakey, M. How Accreditation Benefits Your Department and the Fire Service. Apr, p163; and D. Gaudet. Fighter Jet Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex. Nov, p51
Barowy, A. and D. Madrzykowski. Analysis of a Fatal Wind-Driven Fire in a Single-Story House. Jun, p63
Blaich, P. SCUBA Dive Rescue Operations: A Familiarization Curse. (Training Notebook). Feb, p16
Brunacini, A. Advice to Young Firefighters, Part 5. (Bruno “Unplugged). Jan, p46; Advice to Young Firefighters, Part 6. (Bruno “Unplugged). Feb, p36; Advice to Young Firefighters, Part 7. (Bruno “Unplugged). Mar, p48; People, Pets, Pictures, and Pills. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Apr, p50; People, Pets, Pictures, and Pills, Part 2. A. Brunacini. (Bruno “Unplugged”). May, p.46; Leaders, Managers, and Bosses. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Jun, p38; “Nice” School. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Jul, p36; “Nice” School, Part 2. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Aug, p57; “Nice” School, Part 4. A. Brunacini. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Oct, p46; “Nice” School, Part 5: Kindness, Kindness, and Kindness. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Nov, p48; “Nice” School, Part 6: Patience, Patience, Patience. (Bruno “Unplugged”). Dec, p44
Brush, B. Public Safety Diving and Firefighting: The Parallels of Self-Rescue. Sept, p61
Bryan, P. You Really CAN Reduce Fixed Public Safety Costs. Aug, p103
C.
Calcagno, G. Physical Fitness in the Fire Service. Dec, p77
Califano, F. Stop the Bleeding: Basic Hemorrhage Control. (Fire Service EMS). Mar, p28
Chacon, J. and S. Kerber. Smoke Management in High-Rise Structures. Feb, p69
Champagne, P. Planning Effective Training Drills. Apr, p91
Chavez, C. Wind-Driven Fires: Lessons Learned in Houston. Oct, p65
Ciampo, M. Putting Your Best Foot Forward. (On Fire). Jan, p156; Did You See That? (On Fire). Feb, p108; Positioning Portable Ladders for Work on Fire Escapes. Mar, p51; Long Accepted Tactics. (On Fire). Mar, p180; Monday Morning Quarterback. (On Fire). Apr, p188; Grab a Donut. (On Fire). May, p152; Get Upstairs and Open Up! (On Fire). Jun, p112; Turn on the Pump. (On Fire). Jul, p120; Some Are Grilling. (On Fire). Aug, p.116; Offering Some Support. (On Fire). Sept, p116; Remember One Piece of Equipment, Part 1. (On Fire). Oct, p120; Remember One Piece of Equipment, Part 2. (On Fire). Nov, p112; Greatest Gifts of All. (On Fire). Dec, p152
Coleman, R.TheDoctrine of SCBA. Feb, p45
Coletta, T. Live Fire Training: Lessons Learned in New Jersey. Apr, p111
Collins, K. The Fire Department and Social Media: What’s Your Policy? May, p71
Comstock, D. Starling v. Board of County Commissioners. (Fire Service Court). Jul, p93
Creamer, J. and D. Mueller. The $500 Training Makeover. (Volunteers Corner). Dec, p12
D.
Dalrymple, D. Firematic Concerns of Hybrids and Electric Vehicles. (Extrication Tactics). Feb, p24; Pickup Truck Extrication Evolutions. (Extrication Tactics). Apr, p36;
Dean, A. Be Mentally Prepared for “Other Duties as Assigned.” (Fire Service EMS). Jun, p26
Divver, C. Safety in the Medevac Landing Zone. (Fire Service EMS). Oct, p30
Duckworth, R. Bath salts and Synthetic Marijuana: An Emerging Threat. (Fire Service EMS). Nov, p32
Duffy, J. Residential Fire Tactics. (Training Notebook). Jun, p16
Dugan, M. Multiple Rescues in Multiple-Dwelling Fire. (Fire Focus). Aug, p26; Member Down at House Fire. (Fire Focus). Nov, p24
Dunne, T. Making “The Decision”: Transitioning to an Exterior Attack. Apr, p81
E.
Emery, J, K. Schultz, and C. Pepler. Responding to Incidents Involving the Chevrolet Volt. May, p51
Emrich, C. Rescue Ventilation Tactic Tests. Apr, p166
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Fent, K., D. Evans, J. Couch, and M. Niemier. Evaluating Vehicle Fire Training Inhalation Hazards. Feb, p63
Fulton, W. Methane Fires and Explosions in Livestock Facilities. Jun, p91
G.
Garrity, T. Summer Essentials Program. (Volunteers Corner). Mar, p12; Using Educational Incentives to Retain Volunteer Firefighters. (Volunteers Corner). Oct, p12
Gasaway, R. Is It Possible to Multitask in Dynamic Environments? Dec, p93
Good, D. Earthquake Responses: What Makes Them “Different” for Firefighters? Sept, p95
Goplin, R. The Protocol of the Mayday Call. (Real-World RIT). Jan, p32
Gorak, W. Testing and New Performance Requirement for Strucutral PPE. (Technology Today). Mar, p149; Alternatives for Complying with NFPA 1971. (Technology Today). Apr, p173
Gustin, B. Hoseline Operations for Fires in Multiple Dwellings, Part 1. Mar, p73; Hoseline Operations for Fires in Multiple Dwellings, Part 2. Apr, p97; Hoseline Operations for Fires in Multiple Dwellings, Part 3. May, p59;
H.
Halton, R. Science and the Fire Service. (Editor’s Opinion). Jan, p6; Fire Service Code of Honor, The. (Editor’s Opinion). Feb, p6; Firefighting 2.0. (Editor’s Opinion). Mar, p6; Breakaways. (Editor’s Opinion). Apr, p6; Mutual Submission for the Greater Good of Society, Really…. (Editor’s Opinion). May, p6; Fool Me Once. (Editor’s Opinion). Jun, p6; “Tastes Great…Less Filling.” (Editor’s Opinion). Jul, p6; It’s the Second Impression That Counts. (Editor’s Opinion). Aug, p6; Unintended Consequences: What Smokey and Bambi Couldn’t See Coming. (Editor’s Opinion). Sept, p6; Don’t Throw Out Your Skinny Ties. (Editor’s Opinion). Oct, p6; VEIS, a Tactic for Today’s Fires. (Editor’s Opinion). Nov, p6; A Blessing and a Curse. (Editor’s Opinion). Dec, p6
Hamilton, S. Responding to Scenes of Violence. (Fire Service EMS). Sept, p26
Hancock, T. and W. Jensen. The Roles of a Proactive Driver. Feb, p55
Harper, P. Make Your Own “Can” Strap. (Training Notebook). Apr, p22
Harris, R. Hidden Stairwells: Heed the Clues. (What We Learned). Mar, p146
Harwell, J. Fire in Sprinklered Texas Warehouse with High Piled Storage. Apr, p55; The Dangers of Battling Fires Involving Oxidizers: A Case Study. Nov, p69
Hendrick, W. and A. Zaferes. The Dive Tender’s Roles in Public Safety Diving. Sept, p71
Hennigan, M. To Discipline Is to Teach. Jul, p90
Hoevelmann, J. Don’t Touch the Roof: Aerial Drill. (Training Notebook). Nov, p18
Hoyle, P. Commanding the Retirement Incident. Dec, p91
Hughes, T. The Evolution of Federal Emergency Response Since Hurricane Andrew. Feb, p90
Hyden, T. Fire Service Management: A Renewed Perspective. Aug, p89
I.
Iglesias, M. Initial Company Operations and Considerations for Defensive Attacks. (The Engine Company). Oct, p26
J.
Jarvis, J. and R. Gilbert. One-Firefighter Ladder Carry. May, p77
Jennings, J. The 11-Day Fire Department. Jan, p83
Joerger, S. Summer Olympic Drills. (Volunteers Corner). Aug, p12
K.
Kanarian, S. Steps to Paramedic Class Success. (Fire Service EMS). Apr, p30; The Downwind Walk: A USAR Paramedic’s Experiences on September 11, 2001. (Fire Service EMS). Jul, p24
Kastros, A. Mastering Fireground Command: Firefighting in Commercial Occupancies. Apr, p133
Kemp, R. Homeland Security in America: Past, Present, and Future. Sept, p91
Kinkade, M. Steps to Becoming An Ethical Leader. Aug, p85
Kleczynski, R. Expansion Joints and Fire Spread. Jan, p51
Klug, S. Detroit Box Alarm. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p26
Kline, R. Maintaining Aggressiveness and Safety on the Fireground. Jun, p87
Krusen, J. Air Monitoring on the Fireground: A Necessity, Not an Option. Nov, p65
L.
Lake, B. Firefighter Safety Depends on Gas Detector Accuracy. Nov, p89
Lane, G. To Train or Not to Train? Apr, p75
Leach, Billy Jr. Timber Cribbing Use. (Training Notebook). Sept, p18
Lopez, M. Creating a Maintenance Program for Personal Protective Equipment. M. Lopez. Feb, p81 Lopina, M. and T. Tulipano. A Commonsense Approach to Building Construction. Jan, p73; Planning for ARFF and Mutual Aid. Dec, p96
M.
Mahoney, P. The Smartphone: A Versatile Tool for Incident Operations. May, p85
Maibach, R. The Duck Method of Management. Oct, p93
Marinucci, R. Residential Sprinklers: Opposition Despite Good Performance. Jan, p90; Off-Duty Indiscretion. (The Chief Problem Solver). Mar, p34; Address Root Causes to Prevent Problems. (The Chief Problem Solver). May, p26; The Political Season. (The Chief Problem Solver). Aug, p30; Problem Solving on the Fireground. (The Chief Problem Solver). Nov, p40
Martin, N. Firefighter Down: The ABCs of SCBA Emergencies. Mar, p95
Mason, M. RIT Communications, Activities, and Deployments at Structural Fires. (Real-World RIT). Sept, p36
McCormack, R. Searching at Arm’s Length. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p8; Quality Hoseline Management for a Better Forward Advance. Oct, p75
McDermott, J. Long Island Training Consortium. (Volunteers Corner). Feb, p10; Turn Around Leadership. (Volunteers Corner). Jun, p12
McIntosh, C. Handling Staffing Emergencies. (Technology Today). Aug, p105
Miller, D. and C. Langlois. Functional Fireground Accountability, Part 1: Are We Making Progress? Jun, p53; Functional Fireground Accountability, Part 2: Tools and Technologies. Jul, p69
Miller, L. All Hazard Incidents: Setting Objectives and Strategies. Feb, p75
Miller, R. Leadership in the Workplace. Aug, p99
Mittendorf, J. Managing Water Utilities. Jul, p45
Montagna, F. Pulling Electric Manhole Covers. (Training Notebook). Mar, p20; Odor Investigations: Avoid the “Routine Response Syndrome.” Nov, p93
Morris, S. Are You the Company Officer Your Firefighters Need? Jul, p81
Murphy, J. Fire Department Training Liabilities. (FDIC Preview). Mar, p137
Murphy, J. and S. DeCrane. New Codes and Standards Influence Future Tactics. Jan, p61
N.
Nelson, C. Using Crew Resource Management to Reduce Accidents. (FDIC Preview). Mar, p143
Noll, G. Ultra High Pressure Firefighting Technology. Nov, p83
Norwood, P.J. Handling the Mayday: The Fire Dispatcher’s Crucial Role. (Real-World RIT). Jun, p22; and J. Rascati. Recognizing and Combating Firefighter Stress. Dec, p87
O.
O’Brocki III, R. Program Places Inspectors on Shift Work. (Fire Prevention Bureau). Jan, p94
Owens, K. Treatment/Transport of Bariatric Patients. (Fire Service EMS). May, p28
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Paskett, C. Discipline: A Key to Fireground Success. Oct, p87
Peetz, B. Combustible Dust Fires and Explosions. Mar, p59
Perrone, M. A Good Reason to Carry 2 Chocks. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p35
Peters, W. Apparatus Purchasing: Back to Basics. (Apparatus Supplement). Jun, p7
Poole, T. The 48/96 Work Schedule: A Viable Alternative? Feb, p85
Post, J. Fire Department Use of PIDs. Nov, p97
Pressler, B. Incident Tactics System: Identifying Tactics. Dec, p61
Prziborowski, S. Setting Probationary Firefighters’ Expectations. Jul, p39
R.
Raheb, R. Driver Training Simulators: Strategies and Tactics. (Fire Service EMS). Aug, p34
Reese, D. Using Aircraft on Wildland Fires. May, p89
Richards, A. A Strategic Survival Guide. (Fire Service EMS). Dec, p22
Rickert. D. A Knee to the Walls. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p22
Riffe, J. Calvert County: Past, Present, and Future. (Volunteers Corner). May, p12; Fighting Fires in Balloon-Frame Construction. Aug, p95
Robinson, M. HeatSeeker Technology Moves to Save Firefighters’ Lives. (Technology Today). Feb, p99
Roden, E. Urban Education and Mitigation. (Urban Firefighter). Sept, p10
Rose, M. and M. Baker. Tractor Rollover Rescue. Sept, p77
Rush III, J. The Case for Interior High-Rise Breathing Air Systems. Apr, p119
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Sandas, J. The Air Source C.A.R.T. (Tools of the Trade). Oct, p95
Sauer, M. The Five-Minute Drill. (Training Notebook). Dec, p18
Scandariato, K. Command and Mayday Training. Apr, p129
Scarpa, S. Advice for Newly Promoted Officers. Jul, p63
Sellers, G. Maximizing the Efficiency of a Three-Member Truck Company. (The Truck Company). Mar, p36
Sheikhan, B. Wireless Gas Detection Systems. (Technology Today). Dec, p103
Shouldis, W. Taking Command: A Navigational Formula. Jul, p83
Shupert, S. Using Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search Tactics. (Training Notebook). Jul, p16
Silvernail, J. Suburban Fire Tactics: Tactical Rescue Decision Making. (FDIC Preview). Mar, p139
Sitz, T. Unusual Handcuff Extrication. (What We Learned). Feb, p95; Increasing the Effectiveness of the Triple or Preconnected Hose Lead. Oct, p89
Snow, B. Lessons Learned at a Home Depot Fire. (What We Learned). Dec, p100
Spadafora, R. Atrium Features and Firefighting Tactics. Mar, p113
Spaulding, J. Propane Emergencies: Plan for Worst-Case Scenario. (Volunteers Corner). Apr, p12
Spurgeon, P. Every Pump Operator’s Basic Equation. Oct, p51
Steed, J. Calculated Forcible Entry. (Training Notebook). Oct, p14
Stott, H. Developing an Effective Respiratory Protection Program. Dec, p81
Stratton, D. Fires Below the Residential First Floor. D. Stratton. March, p.87
Swanick, J. Training Probationary Firefighters. (Volunteers Corner). Nov, p10
T.
Terpak, M. Challenges of Older Structures. (Training Notebook). May, p16
Thompson, P. To Improve Communications, Listen to the Radio. (Fire Service EMS). Feb, p22
Thomson, K.S. Fire Department Performance Management: Is Public Policy on the Map? Aug, p61
Tidwell, J. The Station Nightclub Fire: Revisiting the Lessons. Jan, p79
Topczynski, D. Modern Day Pump Operators: Doing More with Less. Oct, p81
Troxell, D. Forcible Entry Techniques for Roll-Down Security Gates. Mar, p101
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Van Der Feyst, M. Confined Space Rescue: Why Operations Fail. Sept, p86
Vanlandingham, J. and M. Holmes. The Benefits of Assessment Centers. Jul, p87
Vernon, A. Response Priorities for Mass Violence Incidents. Jun, p95
Viscuso, F. and M. Terpak. 25 Tips for Probationary Firefighters. Apr, p155; Transitioning from Offensive to Defensive. (Training Notebook). Aug, p18;
vonAppen, M. Increasing the Odds for a Successful Rescue. Jun, p77
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Ward, B. Quick Drill: Standpipe Training. (Training Notebook). Jan, p18; Always Be Prepared for the Unexpected. (What We Learned). Jul, p97
Wells, J. Building Effective Teamwork.(Special Preview FDIC). Mar, p133
West, K. and J. Cross. The Designated Officer’s Role for Infection Control. (Fire Service EMS). Jan, p26
Wilkinson, S. Sizing Up for Structure Fires. (Volunteers Corner). Jul, p12
Wodicka, R. Key to Combating Turnover: Loyalty. (Volunteers Corner). Jan, p12; How Universities Can Help Solve Critical Fire Service Issues. (Volunteers Corner). Sept, p12
Wright, E. Wildland Urban Interface Fires: Managing a Cascade of Risk. Aug, p75
Wright, J. Texas Mayday: What We Learned. Dec, p49
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Zaferes, A. Foundation Basic Skills of Public Safety Diving. Sept, p64
