FIRE ENGINEERING
6 EDITORIAL The message that training is our major key to survival was brought home by two separate and solemn events. 8 VOLUNTEERS CORNER Command Post 10 ON HAZARDOUS
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FE Volume 137 Issue 5
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Haz-Mat Transportation by Air
In previous columns, I have discussed the movement of hazardous materials by four of the five major modes of transportation and the planning necessary for…
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“Don’t Hit the Steel!”—A Myth
John F. Kennedy once said, "The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent,…
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COMING EVENTS
June 2-3, Arizona Area Outreach Cluster Program. Contact Herb Hoey, Fire Training Director, Office of the State Fire Marshal, 5636 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ…
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Pier Fire in Boston: A Three-Day Operation
Freezing temperatures, the inaccessible location of the fire, and the possibility of having to evacuate hundreds of hospital patients were some of the problems faced…
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NEWS
The first comprehensive report on state and federal requirements for informing employees and communities about the hazards of toxic chemicals is now available from the…
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Forcible Entry
For years, forcible entry has been described as entering an occupancy by use of force. But how much force must be applied? Years ago, when…
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Command Post
At every emergency scene, there is a need for an operational headquarters. As a situation grows in magnitude, the necessity becomes even greater— especially at…
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A Guide to Handling Vehicle Lockouts
Proper size up of an emergency situation by the commanding officer forms the foundation for an efficient and successful operation. This holds true for fire…
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APPARATUS INNOVATIONS/DELIVERIES
APPARATUS INNOVATIONS/DELIVERIES DEPARTMENTS A Pierce Arrow pumper was delivered to the Southmont Volunteer Fire Department, PA. Mounted on a 184-inch wheelbase chassis, it is powered…
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Safety Memo to Media
The news media have a legitimate right to cover and report on hazardous materials incidents—but this does not include the right to interfere with the…
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AUDIO-VISUALS
FIVE MINUTES FOR SURVIVAL, Film Communicators, 11136 Weddington St., N. Hollywood, CA 91601. 20 minutes; 16 mm purchase $395, video purchase $375, rental $85. The…
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