Read the July 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, with featured firefighter training articles from Bill Gustin, Sean Duffy, Stuart Marrs, and more!
Photo by Damien Danis.
FEATURES
Lessons Learned from a Successful Transitional Attack
At a reported apartment fire, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue personnel employed a transitional attack the right way. BILL GUSTIN
Left Seat Tips and Tactics, Part 2
Drivers/engineers may be the unsung heroes on the fireground but, make no mistake, they are the glue that keeps the operation together. If they fail, the entire incident action plan will fail as well. NICK PEPPARD
The Company Officer’s Role in Public Information
Not every emergency scene requires a dedicated public information officer; with the right training, the company officer can fill that role. STUART MARRS
Our options with searchable space can be broken down into two distinct categories: We either create and maintain searchable space or we keep from losing the spaces we have. It all comes down to time. SEAN DUFFY
Keys to Success for Today’s Company Officer
The company officer is one of the most critical leadership roles in the fire service, serving as the link between the administration and the line staff. BRIAN ZAITZ
The Economic and Social Benefits of Fire Prevention
Determining the return on investment for an emergency incident is complex; determining it for what did not occur—emergency incidents that were prevented in the first place—is far more challenging. DAVE WATERHOUSE
Electric Vehicle Fires: What’s Really Going On?
The topic of electric vehicle fires is so dynamic it can change almost daily. The biggest change the fire service must embrace is, “Extinguish the fire, then cool the high-voltage battery pack to ambient temperature.” DAVID DALRYMPLE
At some point in your fire service career, whether you are entering the academy or promoting, you will have to take a test. Here are pointers to help ace it. DANIEL VECCHIOLLA
DEPARTMENTS
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: Shutting Down Drama in the Volunteer Fire Service
TRAINING NOTEBOOK: Residential Primary Search: Their Lives Depend On It
