FE Volume 147 Issue 10

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WHEN BIGGER ISN’T BETTER

The use of large-diameter hose in place of traditional 2 1/2and three-inch supply lines is becoming more common in the fire service. Increased flow capacity and low friction loss make large-diameter hose an excellent choice for water-supply operations, particularly where long-distance lays or large fire Hows are required.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SHIPBOARD FIREFIGHTING

Fire control plans should be permanently exhibited in a prominent location on the ship. These plans should clearly show the fire control stations for each…
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fire prevention a worthy mission I commend Mark Chubb on his article, “Fire Inspectors: Bridging the Credibility Gap” (June 1994). He touched on several points…
Fire PreventionFire Safety

The Regal Empress Fire

On August 19, 1994, an incident occurred aboard the Regal Empress cruise ship while in the waters of New York City. The Regal Empress, a…
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

NAMES IN THE NEWS

WADE H. ROBERTS, JR., has been appointed president of HALE PRODUCTS INC. He formerly served as vice presidentgroup executive of IDEX Corporation and president of…
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

21st-Century Fire Service: Paradigm Shift and Culture Change

Culture change can be difficult, disheartening, and traumatic. It is particularly difficult for the fire service. Changes in firefighting technology—even progressive and innov4ative technologies—are difficult…
Firefighting Equipment

PRODUCTS ¥ SERVICES ¥ MEDIA

Advanced Videotech Corporation: Five-watt, 10-channel handheld two-way radio measures 4 1/4 in. x 2 1/16 in. User-selectable scan, multiple CTCSS tones, automatic back light turn-off,…
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

CHEMICAL DATA NOTEBOOK SERIES #98: HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID

Hydrofluorosilicic acid is a corrosive, reactive, irritating, colorless to light yellow fuming liquid with a sour, acrid odor. It is used as a cement and…
HazmatTechnical Rescue

APPARATUS POINTS TO PONDER

The events depicted in these photographs offer a number of points to ponder. We’ll give you a few, in particular order of importance. Write to…
Fire Apparatus
COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

CONFERENCES/EXPOSITIONS OCTOBER 27-29—EMERGENCY RESPONSE & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION: Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaueus. New Jersey. Organizer/Manager: Samanna Expositions, Inc., Westport, Connecticut. Contact: Arthur O. Kerley,…
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COMPANY ¥ ASSOCIATION NEWS

COMPANY ¥ ASSOCIATION NEWS

KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) has acquired the complete product line of FIREWOLF INDUSTRIES, INC., based in Lakeland, Florida. KME will offer, in addition to…
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

NEWS IN BRIEF

Fallen firefighters memorial service On Sunday, October 16, 1994, 77 career and volunteer firefighters who died in the line of duty during 1993 will be…
Fire Service CareerFirefighter Training

AVOIDING AN APPARATUS-RELATED LAWSUIT

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FE Volume 147 Issue 10

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Issues

FIREBOAT OPERATIONS

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Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

ALTERNATE RESPONSE FIREBOAT

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Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

Testing Pumps on Fireboats

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Firefighting EquipmentHoselines

“APPARATUS “”SKIING”””

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Fire Apparatus

“WEIRD” FIRES

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Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

APPARATUS DELIVERIES

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Fire Apparatus

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

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Fire Apparatus

FIRE ENGINEERING

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Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURAL MATERIALS ON SHIPS

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FirefightingStructural Firefighting

The Drillboat Algonquin Fire

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Firefighter DrillsFirefighter Training
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