Thank You
I recently had the honor of extending a small token of our appreciation to our military service personnel and, in particular, those firefighters who have chosen to serve in both the fire service and our nation’s military.
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FE Volume 161 Issue 6
The Latest
Changes to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, has undergone its routine five-year update.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (June 2008)
This refers to “Is Your Department Complying with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1404 Air Management Policy?
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Developing a Fire-Based EMS System: One Department’s Strategic Plan
Many fire departments face the challenge of designing the most appropriate emergency medical services (EMS) delivery model for their jurisdiction.
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More FE Volume 161 Issue 6
Apparatus and Equipment on Display at FDIC 2008
Each spring, tens of thousands of firefighters descend on Indianapolis to enrich their knowledge of firefighting; learn and practice their skills at the hands-on training…
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES: The Leesburg, OH Fire Department uses this ROSENBAUER pumper
The Leesburg (OH) Fire Department uses this ROSENBAUER pumper as a first-out unit for extrication, explains Firefighter/EMT Carey A. Westenkirchner.
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Foreword
I have been involved in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards-making process for fire apparatus since the late 1980s when I was first promoted…
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Having A Safety Committee Is Critical
An active safety commit-tee has the potential to be one of the most effective groups for helping to ensure firefighter safety in a fire department.
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The Importance of Training Highlighted in Aerial Waterway Fatality
The following quote was taken from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Web site and outlines its mission as it relates to…
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Protecting Young Responders
I have carefully watched firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries for many years.
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Atlanta Tornado: Fulton Cotton Mill Lofts Search Operations
On March 14, 2008, at approximately 2145 hours, downtown Atlanta, Georgia, was hit by a storm that included an EF 2 (Enhanced Fujita scale) tornado.
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Company / Association News
>> The NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION (NFFF) and FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY announced that six fire departments have been selected to receive a thermal imaging…
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