APPARATUSDELIVERIES
Funkstown (MD) Volunteer Fire Company designed this KME interface pumper to respond to limited access areas that can’t accommodate a full-size apparatus, according to Assistant Chief G. Glenn Fuscsick.
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LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Lightweight steel framing is a common construction method that includes the open-web girders and joists, the floor or roof decks that they support, and the…
SPEAK UP! TRADEOFFS ARE JEOPARDIZING YOUR SAFETY ON THE FIREGROUND
An International Code Tech- nology Committee hearing was held in Chicago in July to determine what constitutes “balanced” fire protection.
Leadership vs. Management: Finding the Balance
For many years, the fire service has struggled with the development of new officers and the transition from firefighter to company or line officer.
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INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTERS ARE FIREFIGHTERS, TOO!
It is estimated that there are more than one million firefighters in the United States today, consisting of career, volunteer, part-time paid, municipal, marine, military,…
TERRORISM AND SECURITY ISSUES WHEN RESPONDING TO INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
Much has been written regarding terrorism response and preparedness over the past years.
VEHICLE STABILIZATION: THE FOUNDATION
Let’s consider vehicle stabilization and some new tools and concepts (photo 1).
STUDENTS DEVELOP FLASHOVER EDUCATIONAL TOOL
The fire service today needs members who challenge the future. New technology, building materials, and construction methods are making today’s fire responses markedly different from…
SOMEONE SHOULD SAY IT (AGAIN)
Again, we are around the mythical “table” in the kitchen.
MAC-SICS:INDUSTRIAL MUTUAL AID IN NEW JERSEY
In late 2002, New Jersey’s new state fire marshal called on industry to get into the homeland security boat.
A SALVAGE TACTIC AND TIP
Throughout the country, many truck companies respond to public service or assistance calls every day.
THE INITIAL ATTACK HOSELINE
Envision the following scenario: A large 21⁄2-story residential frame structure is on fire and has flames coming from the second-floor windows.
