January 2006

Photo courtesy of Assistant Chief Frank Roma, McKinney, TX, FD
Vehicle stabilization and hazard control must be completed as soon as practical. Stabilize each vehicle independently and work to stabilize the two vehicles as one unit. Contents of the trailer and its status are also of primary concern early in the incident.
Rescue

NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue: Technician-Level Competencies - Part 7

Jan. 1, 2006
Subject: NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue, Technician-level Skills and Competencies Topic: Advanced Hands-on Training Skill: Vehicle Underride Objective: Create an extrication pathway...
Photos courtesy of Bound Brook FD/Joe Lemire
To the right of the doorway is Firefighter M. Lukac, the original nozzleman who lost his helmet and dove over the hose crew to get out. He was not burned.
Safety & Health

"Classic" Fireground Safety Issues at Fire in Single-Family Dwelling

Jan. 1, 2006
As this was being written in mid-December, we could look at the firefighter line-of-duty-death number for 2005 approach (and perhaps, by the time you read this, pass) the 2004...