October 2001

From The Officer’s Seat: The Rapid Intervention Rope Bag - Part 3

Oct. 1, 2001

Mark J. McLees outlines ways in which the rapid intervention rope can be used to remove a downed firefighter from a roof.

Safety & Health

Close Calls

Oct. 1, 2001

Firehouse® Magazine readers and contributing editors team up to tell survivors’ stories of dangerous fireground experiences.

Rescue

On The Job - Iowa: Iowa Volunteers Face Remote Amtrak Derailment

Oct. 1, 2001

Steve Meyer reports on the emergency response and mitigation of a passenger train accident.

Historical Incidents

The Darkest Day

Oct. 1, 2001

Firehouse® Magazine compiles a preliminary report on the fire-rescue service response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.The worst terrorist attack...

Community Risk

Arson In America

Oct. 1, 2001

Jay K. Bradish examines the latest statistics concerning the country’s arson problem and steps that are being taken to combat this problem.

More content from October 2001

Run Surveys

2001 Volunteer Run Survey

Oct. 1, 2001

Firehouse® Magazine presents its 13th annual Volunteer Run Survey, profiling hundreds of fire departments in 36 states.

Operations & Training

Texas In October: Capital Area Interagency Wildfire Academy

Oct. 1, 2001

Whether you are a structural firefighter or a wildland firefighter and if you want a great learning experience, Texas style, you need to plan on attending the Annual Capital Area...

Tech & Comm

“eGovernment” And The Fire Service

Oct. 1, 2001

Electronic government, better known as "eGovernment" or "eGov," is a concept that is changing the face of public service interaction. This concept has spread around the globe....

Operations & Training

Role Modeling

Oct. 1, 2001

Article Available Online Soon!

Leadership

Fire Department Rebuked On Grooming Standards

Oct. 1, 2001

A federal judge has ruled that the Washington, D.C., Fire Department cannot enforce its grooming standards against four firefighters who refused to shave their beards or cut their...

Rescue

Volvo V70 Inflatable Curtain

Oct. 1, 2001

Article Available Online Soon!

Tech & Comm

“Telematics”: Are You Ready for the Future?

Oct. 1, 2001

Article Available Online Soon!

Leadership

Did No One See It Coming?

Oct. 1, 2001

The fire-rescue service always has been aware that America would be the target of a catastrophic terrorist attack and firefighters would be among the casualties. But no one could...