Letters from the Editors
Issue 4 has arrived and marks the first anniversary of Urban Firefighter Magazine.
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FE Volume 01 Issue 04
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The Kentland Front Bumper Line
The American Fire Service is unique in that nearly every department has a preferred way of 'racking' and deploying attack lines.
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Hose Roller & Rope Stretch
When talking to fellow firefighters, it seems like everyone is well aware of hose rollers, but very few, if any, utilize them as part of…
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More FE Volume 01 Issue 04
VPS Windows
VPS windows come in different styles depending on the anchoring system. The two most common types of these windows are the utility and perforated models,…
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Holding the Stairs
The importance of the interior stairs during firefighting operations transcends code-compliance and construction materials - and even their design.
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Forcing Outward-Swinging Steel Doors
FDNY shows you how to master a difficult category of forcible entry. Gap-Set-Force was invented here.
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Location, Location, Location
"The art of good ground ladder placement lies in the ability to quickly recognize what are and are not viable laddering positions. This is accomplished…
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The Rapid Intervention Pak
As an officer of a Truck Company, your job is to constantly maintain that your members are on their "A game" as far as operational…
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