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Establishing a Yearly Fire Department Training Schedule
Fire Engineering contributor Daniel Arroyo outlines best practices when establishing a new training program for your department.
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Attached Garage Fire and Collapse
Patrick Grace recounts the events from a 2024 garage fire in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and considers firefighting lessons learned.
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Ventilation Failure Points: The Human Factor
Ventilation is a highly beneficial intervention that can even be the deciding factor in a successful outcome.
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The Lullwater Incident: Drowning Beneath the Rubble
Clark Glass recounts an out-of-air emergency on the fireground, its aftermath, and lessons from the incident.
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Check out an illustration by Paul Combs from the March 2025 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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Applying LCES to Roadway Incidents
LCES stands for Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones. Walt Lewis applies this concept to improve safety at roadway operations.
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The Lullwater Incident: Managing the Mayday
At the Lullwater incident, David Rhodes was the battalion chief assigned to the C side of the house. He called and then managed the Mayday.
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Quint Considerations at Single-Family Dwelling Fires
The quint ladder truck has become the suburban U.S. truck company. Rob Fisher discusses developing a plan for quint use at single-family dwelling fires.
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Maximizing Fire Control and Rescue Operations with Minimal Staffing
Jason Barker discusses how to make the crucial decision between rescuing victims and extinguishing uncontrollable fires with minimal staff.
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Stabilizers: The Foundation of the Truck
Don’t let the size of stabilizers fool you; they’re a critical component of aerial operations.
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Product Showcase: February 2025
See some firefighting equipment showcased in the February issue, including the Waterous ESU1 End-Suction Pump.
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The Need for Speed: Crash Investigations
John K. Murphy reports on statistics of emergency service vehicle crashes and the best ways to prevent them in the future.
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