FIRE STREAMS AND THE AGGRESSIVE INTERIOR ATTACK
EFFICIENT FIRE STREAMS ARE SOMETIMES TAKEN FOR GRANTED; THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE FIRE FLOW WITH MANAGEABLE NOZZLE REACTION IS SOMETIMES OVERLOOKED.
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THE “MOST OFTEN FORGOTTEN” SAFETY RULES
This month's Roundtable CEN- ters around procedures-specifically safety procedures! To paraphrase Chief Alan Brunacini of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department, if a procedure is not…
ENGINE OFFICER DO’S AND DON’TS
ASK YOURSELF EACH DAY, IS MY CREW READY TO DON THEIR SCBA, STRETCH THE PRECONNECT, AND ACHIEVE PROPER PRESSURE TO ATTACK THE FIRE QUICKLY AND…
FRONT BUMPER PRECONNECT HOSELINES
In 1980, the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George's County, Maryland, purchased two new pumpers to augment its fleet.
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A STRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Understanding how the organization felt about itself and how it was perceived in the public's eyes was critical to the strategic planning process.
HANDLING COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GASES: THE TRIPLE-T MANEUVER
THE MANEUVER INVOLVES USING A LARGE, DURABLE TARP TO COVER A COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS TANK THAT IS RELEASING ITS CONTENTS
HAND METHOD FOR CALCULATING FRICTION LOSS IN THREE-INCH HOSE
When it comes to supply-ing hoselines on the fireground, we all can handle the standard configurations.
“BRICK” CONSTRUCTION
How many times have you heard the first-arriving company size up a building as being of "brick" construction?
News In Brief
The mother of Christian Regenhard, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) probationary firefighter killed in the World Trade Center (WTC) attack on September 11;…
“A NEW CULTURE OF RESPONSIBILITY”
"In the sacrifice of soldiers, the fierce brotherhood of firefighters, and the bravery and generosity of ordinary citizens, we have glimpsed what a new culture…
Preparing for the worst
September 11 has undoubtedly changed the fire service forever. As I sat glued to the television for the majority of my shift, with tears rolling…
Apparatus Deliveries
The Lower Providence (PA) Volunteer Fire Department's KME quint is first due for structure emergencies at which it can function as an engine or truck,…
TECH HOTELS UPDATE
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Names in the News
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Products/Services/Media
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PROBLEMATIC PADLOCKS
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IMPACTING AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY
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