Damaged vehicles

Applying LCES to Roadway Incidents

LCES stands for Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones. Walt Lewis applies this concept to improve safety at roadway operations.
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Clark Glass

The Lullwater Incident: Drowning Beneath the Rubble

Clark Glass recounts an out-of-air emergency on the fireground, its aftermath, and lessons from the incident.
21 min read
Lullwater incident house

The Lullwater Incident: Managing the Mayday

At the Lullwater incident, David Rhodes was the battalion chief assigned to the C side of the house. He called and then managed the Mayday.
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Quint truck

Quint Considerations at Single-Family Dwelling Fires

The quint ladder truck has become the suburban U.S. truck company. Rob Fisher discusses developing a plan for quint use at single-family dwelling fires.
13 min read
Blakely GA fire apparatus

Apparatus Deliveries: February 2025

Check out some recent apparatus deliveries showcased in the magazine, including this quint attack unit by Midwest Fire.
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FDNY firefighters on the street

Underground Manhole and Transformer Emergencies

Many fire departments around the country respond to underground manhole and transformer fires and emergencies. Steve Marsar on what to look for.
12 min read
Chris Greene on rapid shutdown

Rapid Shutdown: The Photovoltaic Safety Feature You’ve Never Heard Of

Rapid shutdown is a PV electrical hazard safety feature that was developed for the fire service. Chris Greene and Tony Granato on what firefighters need…
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