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FE Volume 150 Issue 4

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AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1900-1909

"The year of grace, 1903, introduces Fire and Water Engineering to the world--the same old friend, only in a new and improved form. We bespeak for it a hearty welcome and a patronage worthy of its contents." (Jan. 3, 1903)

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THE DOOR CHOCK

One of the most important but least talked about firefighting tools is the door chock. Proper use of door chocks will improve every fireground operation--from…

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ACTIVELINK REPEATER

Allen Telecom Group, Inc.: Designed to deliver clear signals to remote areas. Receives portable phone`s signal inside vehicle, amplifies it, and transmits it unobstructed back…

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BLOWING THE BASICS

Anyone in this business who has spent any time objectively analyzing a snafu in an entire fireground operation has (almost) always been able to tie…

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PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Tele-Lite, Inc.: Lightweight telescoping tripods can stand alone or mount to a vehicle and fold for storage. Available with any Tele-Lite lamp head assembly. Optional…

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USING QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A TRANSITION TOOL

Change is sometimes hard to take, even if it hits you between the eyes. The Ashburn (VA) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has been in…

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THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, PART 1

As stated in the introductory article to this series ("Strategic Planning for Fire Departments: An Introduction," October 1996, page 71), strategic planning is not a…

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CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS VIDEO

Media Resources, Inc.: A two-part multi-agency video produced in response to large number of incidents involving firefighters and drug labs. Module one focuses on awareness;…

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PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

Editor`s note: For further reference, consult Building Construction for the Fire Service, Third Edition. Page numbers are included after each caption for your convenience.

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PLANTATION, FLORIDA, TOWNE MALL FIRE

On September 6, 1996, Chief Robert Pudney of the Plantation (FL) Fire Department was traveling to his office to review a report concerning the mutual-aid…

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CYCLONE II CAB

Emergency One, Inc.: Open cab design. Total floor to ceiling height of 57 inches. Hinged, padded engine access cover allows daily maintenance checks and fluid…

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