Check out firefighter training articles from the June 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. Cover photo by Ron Jeffers shows North Hudson (NJ) fire crews at work.
FEATURES
Rural Structure Fire Unexpectedly Involves Lithium-Ion Batteries
The fire building, used for farm equipment storage, was unknowingly sublet to a lithium-ion battery vendor, forcing responders to change tactics to match changing conditions. ERIC G. BACHMAN
Recognizing Explosive Materials in the Fire/EMS Service, Part 1
Part 1 covers device types, construction, and one department’s standard operating procedures for responding to incidents possibly involving explosives. JARRED R. ALDEN
Long COVID: A Smoldering Problem in the Fire Service
Everyone is tired of COVID-19 and would like to move on, but many responders struggle with prolonged symptoms. ALEX FROST, CLARA TRYON, SUSANNE D’ISABEL, AND DENISE L. SMITH
Distinguishing “Building Comprehension” from “Building Construction”
As you look at structures, are you comprehending what you see to help you make real-time tactical decisions? JEFFREY A. LATTZ
FDNY Avoids Disaster at Outside Gas Leak Emergencies
After three major incidents in less than three years, the Fire Department of New York changed its procedures for handling gas emergencies. DANIEL P. SHERIDAN
Hand Sanitizer: The Fire Hazard Legacy of COVID-19
Fire prevention bureaus must educate engine companies to spot the storage of an abundance of ignitable liquids in an occupancy—including hand sanitizer. BRIAN S. GETTEMEIER
Ukraine: Firefighting in a War Zone
The author encountered a Ukrainian firefighter in the war-torn country and learned valuable lessons about the bond firefighters around the world share. BRENT STAINER
Departments
EDITOR’S OPINION: It’s So Easy to Game a Reputation Nowadays; Don’t Be Fooled!
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: Occupational Health and Safety Compliance for the Volunteer Fire Service
TRAINING NOTEBOOK: Covering the Essentials: Training in Search Techniques
