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FE Volume 134 Issue 4

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National Fire Academy

National Fire Academy: Hazardous Materials I, May 25-June 5, June 15-26; Hazardous Materials II, May 11-22, June 8-19; Hazardous Materials III, May 25-June 5, June 20-28; Incident Command II, May 11-22, June 8-19; Public Fire Education Specialist, May 18-22; May 25-29;

Hazmat Technical Rescue

Fire Equipment Digest

Ziamatic Corp. has developed the Zico Quic-Axe super tool, that can be used as a hydrant wrench, hammer, cutting edge, pry point, nail puller, gas…

Firefighter Tools Firefighting Equipment

Phone Use Touches Public With Fire Safety Message

Fire departments have been using the telephone to receive alarms for many years, and yet the telephone has not been used as a tool to…

Firefighter Tools Firefighting Equipment

From the Publishers Desk

How do you prepare an article for publication in Fire Engineering? That’s a question we often are asked. We generally reply that the first thing…

Fire Department Leadership Firefighting

More FE Volume 134 Issue 4

Sprinkler Incentives in Alaska Law

A new law in Alaska provides additional incentives for property owners to install fire protection systems. It should be a motivation to others to know…

Fire Safety Fire Suppression Systems

Names in the News

Rick Smith was recently appointed chief of Sea-Tac International Airport’s fire department by the Port of Seattle. Smith was previously deputy chief and assistant director…

Fire Service Career Firefighter Training

Simulated Smoke adds Realism To Schools’ Fire Drill Programs

Simulated smoke is used in Bloomington, Ill., school fire drills to add a bit of realism. Believing that practical experience is often a preferable substitute…

Firefighter Drills Firefighter Training

Check Pump, Accessories For Operating Condition

Inspection of equipment is as important as fighting fires because unless your equipment is in prime condition, you won’t be able to fight fires as…

Firefighting Equipment Hoselines

U.S. Rates Worst In Number of Fires, Best in Suppression

Fire departments in this country do a good job of controlling the fires they are called to. According to recently released figures published by United…

Fire Safety Fire Suppression Systems

Coming Events

April 30-May 1—Eastern Regional Safety Congress & Exposition, 2nd annual, Philadelphia, Pa. For further information contact John Lundgren, Exhibit Manager, National Safety Council, 444 N.…

Fire Department Leadership Firefighting

Ideas for Increasing Women’s Role In Fire Service Voiced at Seminar

Recommendations aimed at expanding the role of women in the fire service have been published by the United States Fire Administration. Widespread support is needed…

Fire Department Leadership Firefighting