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  • April 2013

    • April 2013

    Photo by Ron Jeffers
    More than 55 fire units from five counties responded to a stubborn fire in a large warehouse. The fire burned for a record 57 days before being totally extinguished.
    Operations & Training

    On The Job: New Jersey

    Carl Heitmeyer
    April 26, 2013
    ELIZABETH FIRE DEPARTMENTChief: Thomas McNamaraPersonnel: 267 career firefightersStations: 7Apparatus: 7 engines, 3 ladders, 1 heavy rescue, 3 ambulancesPopulation: 125,000Area...
    Photo courtesy of Durham BCERT
    The Durham, NC, Fire and Police departments often work together at hazardous materials incidents.
    Rescue

    Hazmat Response In the 'Research Triangle'

    Robert Burke
    April 14, 2013
    Robert Burke highlights the efforts by Durham, NC's Biological-Chemical Emergency Response Team.
    Photo by Chris E. Mickal
    Firefighters in New Orleans, LA, battle a four-alarm fire that destroyed a pair of vacant two-story, wood-constructed dwellings. One of the homes totally collapsed.
    Operations & Training

    Buildings On Fire: Reading the Building: The Importance of the Size-Up

    Christopher J. Naum
    April 1, 2013
    Chris Naum shares how you can predict a building's performance when it is attacked by fire.

    More content from April 2013

    The St. Pete Beach, FL, Fire Department has taken delivery of an E-ONE Sidestacker 78-foot aerial
    Ambulance

    New Deliveries 4/13

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2013
    THE ST. PETE BEACH, FL, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE Sidestacker 78-foot aerial built on an E-ONE Cyclone II chassis. Components include a 450-hp Cummins ISL...
    John Salka 10880418
    Apparatus

    The Fire Scene: What's On That Rig? Be Sure You Know

    John J. Salka Jr.
    April 1, 2013
    John Salka says firefighters need to know what is being carried on the apparatus.
    Dennis Compton 10884897
    Leadership

    Fire Politics: A Political Reality: It's All About Relationships

    Dennis Compton
    April 1, 2013
    There is plenty for a fire chief and his or her executive team to do just running the fire department on a day-to-day basis. Dealing with the challenges that accompany the management...
    Photo courtesy of RP Flight Systems
    Gene Robinson of RP Flight Systems demonstrates a Spectra unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Africa. The Spectra line is designed to be deployed to scenes of natural disasters, primarily for search and recovery.
    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: Universities Eye the Future: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Aiding Fire-Rescue Operations

    Paul Snodgrass
    April 1, 2013
    University researchers are providing a futuristic view of what is on the horizon for fire departments nationwide – the ability to manage incidents with the use of unmanned aerial...
    Photos by Timothy R. Szymanski/LVFR
    This is a photo I took of firefighters setting up at the scene of a three-alarm tire fire.
    Community Risk

    Fire Service PIO: Tips for Taking Photos at Incident Scenes

    April 1, 2013
    Of course, you’ve heard the expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” For me, it means can write a media release about an incident, but a photo shows what I cannot put...
    Photos by Ron Moore
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    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Lockable Hood Feature in New-Model Van

    Ron Moore
    April 1, 2013
    Ron Moore provides an overview of the hood lock features on the Ford Transit Connect Utility Van.
    Bradharvey 10888833
    Technology

    Thermal Imaging: How Thermal Imaging Helps The Incident Commander

    Brad Harvey
    April 1, 2013
    The job of an incident commander can be trying. Coordinating a scene full of firefighters, apparatus and other resources, often from multiple agencies, while performing a multitude...
    Ps Portrait 10892509
    Careers & Education

    Training & Education: The Trend to Combine Certifications for Credits

    Paul Snodgrass
    April 1, 2013
    As one fire science college professor points out, “I wouldn’t want a Harvard graduate on my fireground, nor would I want a rookie firefighter doing my department’s budget.”
    Photo by Paul Snodgrass
    The National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD, will be the site of the new National Professional Development Symposium (NPDS).
    Careers & Education

    Higher Education Briefs: FESHE and TRADE Conferences Merge

    Paul Snodgrass
    April 1, 2013
    The U.S. Fire Administration, which for more than a decade has hosted the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Professional Development Conference and the Training...
    Feb. 25: Deltona, FL
    Operations & Training

    Fire Wire 4/13

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2013
    FEB. 25: DELTONA, FL – Bystanders noticed an SUV smoking next to the gas pumps and quickly pushed the vehicle away from the gas pumps while off going City of Deltona Engineer/...
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation proposes that every emergency response unit conduct an After Action Review following every response.
    Safety & Health

    As Firehouse Sees It: Saving Lives and Staying Safe At the Same Time

    Harvey Eisner
    April 1, 2013
    In this issue, we are proud to present our annual Firehouse® Magazine Heroism and Community Service Awards. Starting in the 1970s, we have been paying tribute to “the bravest ...
    Photos courtesy of Westfield FD
    Firefighter Stephen Makos: 'We advanced a dry line up the stairs to the second floor, where we found access to the attic stairwell. When we opened the door, we encountered thick smoke with no visibility. Captain Boutin called for water and we continued to advance to the top of the stairs. At the top, we were met with high heat and no visibility.'
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls: Firefighter Trapped in Marijuana-Grow "Fortress" - Part 2

    Billy Goldfeder
    April 1, 2013
    This is the second column about a close call involving the Westfield, MA, Fire Department (WFD). During a March 30, 2012, fire in a single-family-dwelling, Captain Rebecca Boutin...
    DUPONT and LION Turnout Gear
    Mapping & Pre-Fire Planning

    New Products 4/13

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2013
    Turnout GearDUPONT and LION have collaborated on a new offering for firefighters: turnout gear with advanced blends of DuPont Kevlar filament and DuPont Nomex and Kevlar staple...
    Photos by Bryan T. Smith
    How familiar are you with the attack lines on your engine? The more knowledge you have of the attack lines on your engine, the better prepared you will be to deploy the appropriate line.
    Operations & Training

    Firefighter Training: The 4 Phases Of the Stretch

    Bryan T. Smith
    April 1, 2013
    It has been said a thousand times, but it still rings true – the most important life-saving tactic performed at the scene of a fire is stretching and operating an attack line ...
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    Leadership

    Fire Politics: The Healing Power of Camp

    Molly Natchipolsky
    April 1, 2013
    Lexi Holmes is a bright, curious and fun-loving little girl, just like many other young girls. She loves to read and would like to turn her playroom into a library. She pours ...
    JOSEPH T. BERRY is a retired lieutenant of FDNY Ladder 42.
    Educational Materials

    Guest Commentary: "People Reported Trapped!"

    Joseph T. Berry
    April 1, 2013
    Responding to structural fires, we sometimes hear the generic phrase “People reported trapped.” Firefighters’ adrenalin starts pumping, hearts beat faster and blood pressure increases...
    Photo courtesy of the author
    Responders found this small general-aviation aircraft fuselage tangled in terrain. Scene access may be a major challenge for responders when dealing with accidents involving general-aviation aircraft.
    Rescue

    Aircraft Firefighting: Dangers to Responders At General-Aviation Accidents

    Todd B. Bane
    April 1, 2013
    Chief Todd Bane addresses the technical challenges departments face when they respond to aircraft incidents in their community.
    BullEx Training Structures and Centers
    Technology

    Product Showcase 4/13

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2013
    Training PropsBullExBullEx Training Structures and Centers utilize proven technology and years of experience to make each department’s training objectives a reality. The Training...