Read firefighter training articles from the July 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, including pieces from Brian Brush, Anthony Avillo, Adam Theil, and more! Cover photo by Jeff Belschwinder shows Troy (NY) firefighters at work.
FEATURES
Recognizing Explosive Materials in the Fire/EMS Service, Part 2
First responders must understand how explosives are constructed, including knowledge of all components. JARRED R. ALDEN
Marshland Rescue Provides Valuable Lessons
A dangerous, difficult, and long-duration rescue of a kayaker in an upstate New York wildland management area challenges multiagency rescuers. JACK FLYNN AND JERRY KNAPP
The “Sub Urban” Fire Problem
The author espouses that the urban fire problem is not greater than the suburban one and that we are on the leading edge of a new fire landscape. BRIAN BRUSH
Occupancy of Buildings Under Construction
When you respond to a new residential building that is still being built, that’s not the time to find out it is occupied. JOHN WALSER
The Dangers of Roof Additions
Effective communication is the agent of safety between firefighters operating in a building and what may fall on their heads. ANTHONY AVILLO
The Fire Service of the Future: Technology, Teamwork, and Trust
Learning to embrace change is essential for creating a future where the fire service is relevant, respected, and properly resourced. ADAM K. THIEL
Hazmat Response and Artificial Intelligence: The Next Evolution
Being information-intensive, hazmat response could benefit greatly from the quick acquisition of synthesized information from multiple sources that artificial intelligence provides. RICK EDINGER AND
GREGORY G. NOLL
The Wingspread Conferences: The Fire Service’s Best-Kept Secret
Since 1966, the Wingspread Conference has met with the mission to identify current and future significant fire department impacts; here are the latest topics discussed. DENNIS L. RUBIN
Departments
EDITOR’S OPINION: They Aren’t Dumb; We Just Gotta Change Our Methods
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: What’s the Plan? Tactical Planning for Tactical Success
TRAINING NOTEBOOK: The Rules of Engagement for Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
APPARATUS DELIVERIES
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
ON FIRE: More with Doors
