FIRE ENGINEERING
Hauling system, p. 39
Queen Annes, p. 44
Rescue points, p. 50
Collapse voids, p. 76
39 A HAULING SYSTEM THAT’S “QUICK AND DIRTY” In some emergency response situations, such as shipboard fires, firefighters may not have the time or space to construct an elaborate hauling system for downed victims. Here’s an innovative rescue system that gets results. Bill Gustin
44 “BREAD AND BUTTER” OPERATIONS: THE QUEEN ANNE, PART 2 The Queen Anne presents one of your most challenging “bread and butter” operations. Rapid fire spread through balloon-frame construction and varied construction features such as gables, cupolas, large attic areas, and kneewalls underscore the importance of extensive resources on the scene and aggressive firefighting tactics. Bob Pressler
50 RESCUE POINTS TO PONDER Captain Downey begins a discussion of size-up, tactics, safety, equipment, and other considerations for four rescue situations, as a point of departure from which you can conduct your own “training with photos” session.
Kay Downey
55 ATTEMPTED SUICIDE ON A SMOKESTACK: A RESCUE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY Operating on a smokestack 100 feet from the ground affords only a thin margin for error. Baltimore County (MD) firefighters share the lessons learned and reinforced in bringing this difficult rescue to a successful conclusion. Dennis R. Krebs
60 TRENDS IN INTEGRATED COLLAPSE RESCUE OPERATIONS This overview of the history of US&R and current trends provides insight into our future —a future in which our growth in technical heavy rescue capabilities extends from the large urban department to the small volunteer fire department. Christopher J. Naum
69 FEMA US&R TEAMS: UPDATE ON RESPONSE A member of the FEMA US&R working group and the five-member Technical Advisory Team sent to Florida during the response to Hurricane Andrew provides an update and lessons learned in recent FEMA responses. Ray Doumey
76 COLLAPSE SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS: TACTICS AND PROCEDURES PART 1: COLLAPSE VOIDS AND INITIAL VOID SEARCH Building collapse threatens every community. Safe and successful search and rescue operations rely to a large extent on coordination of the rescue company and the capabilities of members working in and around “the hole.” Here’s an introduction to a series of articles that will increase your ability to operate effectively within collapse voids under the threat of secondary collapse. John P. O’Connell
6 EDITOR’S OPINION
10 VOLUNTEERS CORNER
16 TRAINING NOTEBOOK
24 RESCUE COMPANY
28 NEWS IN BRIEF
32 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
85 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
91 APPARATUS DELIVERIES
94 EQUIPMENT DIGEST
100 MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE
101 COMING EVENTS
102 COMPANY NEWS
103 CLASSIFIEDS
106 RANDOM THOUGHTS
