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Using Condemned Buildings For SCBA Training

The implementation of training burns in condemned structures for breathing apparatus training is an extremely dangerous procedure. However, in many instances, this is the only method that is available for this type of training. In this situation, strict adherence to a set of rigid safety precautions is absolutely necessary.

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NEWS

Blending into Miami, Florida's "Little Havana" section, Fire Rescue Station No. 7 has proven so efficient that the City of Miami Fire Department is considering…

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Fire Department Leadership Firefighting

SIMPLE ALTERATIONS IMPROVE FIRE FLOW EFFICIENCY

The need to increase the initial fire flow and efficiency of first-due engine companies prompted the Town of Menasha, Wis., Fire Department to make simple,…

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Fire Apparatus

BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE: Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Fire Department

Several years ago, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Fire Department decided that it was necessary to improve the maintenance of breathing apparatus being used. The maintenance…

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Issues

LETTERS

I totally enjoyed your January issue of Fire Engineering pertaining to Apparatus and Equipment Maintenance and Upkeep. Now, due to budget restraints, the majority of…

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Fire Apparatus

SETTING OBJECTIVES FOR SAFE BREATHING APPARATUS TRAINING

In a tone of voice that is reminiscent of military basic training, the instructor says to the students awaiting the orientation to their new training…

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Firefighter Training

Staff

JERRY W. LAUGHLIN Editor JACKIE COX Associate Editor DOROTHY P. FERGUSON Managing Editor LINDA MCCAULEY Editorial Assistant

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Fire Department Leadership Firefighting

HAZMAT TRAINING—A MEANS OF AVOIDING DEADLY MISTAKES

With the growing use and misuse of hazardous materials, nearly any fire can be a potential chemical disaster. Keeping abreast of hazardous materials and knowing…

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Hazmat Technical Rescue

SAFETY DURING ELEVATOR RESCUE OPERATIONS

The elevator, recognized as being the safest mode of public transportation, has many safety features, yet it can be a killer if it is misused…

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Technical Rescue

ARSON FIRE RESULTS IN ARREST

A fire alarm box alerted the City of Pottsville, Pa., Fire Department to the most serious of three arson fires set within a two-week period.…

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Fire Department Leadership Firefighting

SCBA TRAINING MAZE ON WHEELS

Virginia's fire training program has always attempted to deliver programs to the fire service throughout the state in a timely and cost-effective manner. State training…

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Firefighter Training