Tactical Response to Compressed Natural Gas Emergencies
This article reviews strategic and tactical considerations and lessons learned from two responses to virtual CNG pipeline incidents in New York.
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Mayday Monday: Gas Emergency Response
Tony Carroll examines a series of firefighter line-of-duty deaths stemming from gas emergencies, and offers a drill for multigas meters.
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Fire Alarm Activations: Thoughts on Fixing Systems That Cry Wolf
How many more false alarms can the volunteer fire service endure? Jerry Knapp examines this problem and offers some ideas to reduce false alarms.
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After-Action Reviews and Tactical Success
Proper planning is essential for fire agency success. Jerry Knapp on why an after-action review is needed to close out your planning cycle.
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Medevac on Standby
This article highlights a few important considerations for fire department operations at helicopter landings and to prepare for a helo emergency.
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Management by Message
Jerry Knapp on why volunteer fire department leaders cannot rely on texts or e-mails for department communications.
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What’s the Plan? Tactical Planning for Tactical Success
This article will use a target hazard in a notional first-due area to help you understand the steps you should use for departmental planning.
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Marshland Rescue Provides Valuable Lessons
This article will share some lessons learned from a dangerous, difficult, and long-duration rescue conducted in Sullivan County, New York.
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Firefighting Fridays: Strategies and Tactics for First-Due Companies
Jeff Shupe, Chad Gruver, Jeff Diederich, Jerry Knapp, and John Matier talk strategies and tactics for first-due engine and truck companies.
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How to Design, Build, and Use Simple Tabletop Props
Jerry Knapp and James Leer discuss how to build tabletop props for firefighters and how using a model can vastly increase your department’s effectiveness.
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Firefighting Fridays: The Engine’s Response to Gas Emergencies
Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Jeff Diederich, John Matier, and Chad Gruver talk about engine company response to gas emergencies.
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Did That Building Just Land from Mars? Prepping Your Building Preplans
No, that building didn't just land from Mars; it's been there for decades. So why are our firefighters unfamiliar with it?
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