FIRE ENGINEERING
February 1979 Volume 132 No. 2
THE JOURNAL OF THE FIRE PROTECTION PROFESSION SINCE 1877
24 Proposition 13
29 Tank farm
34 Fire fighting in Barrow, Alaska
38 Postal fraud
features
6 The Editor’s Opinion Page
24 Reaction to Proposition 13 Brings Cutbacks, Fees for Some Services
29 7 1/2-Hour Tank Farm Fire Confined to 2 Tanks Burning Upon Arrival
34 Fire Fighting Based on Cold Facts in Barrow, Alaska
37 Maryland Van Designed for Hazardous Incidents
38 Postal Fraud Statute Used to Cancel Arson Scheme
40 McCormack Resigns, Perry Called Prime Candidate’ to Head Academy
40 Inspectors List Safety Tips for Wood Stoves
41 Computerized Alarm System Recalls Occupancy Data
45 LSU Fire Training Gets 2nd Pumper Under Lease Plan
departments
8 The Round Table
Company manning
10 The Volunteers Corner
First-in officer’s decisions
12 The Book Shelf
14 Fire Schools and Seminars
43 Apparatus Deliveries
47 Coming Events
49 Names in the News
50 Fire Equipment Digest
53 Manufacturers’ Literature
55 From the Publisher’s Desk
56 Advertisers’ Index
57 Reader Service Card