March 2005

Assistance to Firefighters Grants: Appealing for Thermal Imagers

March 1, 2005

Thermal imagers are one of the most frequently requested pieces of equipment by U.S. fire departments appealing for Assistance to Firefighters Grants. In judging FIRE Act applications...

Rescue

Houston’s Hazmat Team Marks 25 Years of Service

March 1, 2005

Houston, TX, Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team personnel from past and present teams gathered on Oct. 16, 2004, to commemorate the first 25 years of service to...

Community Risk

Alliance and Sponsorship Development – Part 2

March 1, 2005

Question: Can a fire department or fire service organization create effective alliances and sponsorships with the private sector or other supportive agencies? Answer: Yes, and...

Community Risk

Fire Service Marketing Magic

Ben May

March 1, 2005

The creation of the “Where’s the Fire?” exhibit is a textbook example of how a corporate alliance can develop to focus on a public issue. I have been discussing the application...

Leadership

PSOB Act Disability Benefits: Is Your Department Prepared?

March 1, 2005

No one likes to think about the prospect of a fellow firefighter dying in the line of duty, but it happens. The Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) Act provides important ...

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Apparatus

The Apparatus Architect: Part 22 – Designing Ladder Company Apparatus

March 1, 2005

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur complete their discussion on ladder company apparatus by reviewing inherent advantages of each type of aerial device and whether the aerial is midship...

LODDS

Death in the Line of Duty

March 1, 2005

The National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health’s Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program presents the results of investigations of fireground incidents...

Safety & Health

Personal Protective Equipment: Friend or Foe?

March 1, 2005

Jim Swartzwelder tells why, if you’re not keeping your protective clothing properly cleaned and maintained, there may be something nefarious hiding inside your turnouts.

Safety & Health

Rugged Turnout Gear Requires Delicate Care

March 1, 2005

Darrell Redler explains why firefighter turnouts can withstand the effects of a burning building, yet a simple home washer can render them useless.

Safety & Health

Expert Advice on Contaminated Gear Hazards and Cleaning

March 1, 2005

Haley Jorgensen interviews experts who report on how contaminated gear exposes firefighters to potentially life-threatening chemicals, biological agents and particulates and can...

Operations & Training

Notebook Nuggets: Alternate-Fueled Vehicles

March 1, 2005

Richard J. Blatus and Thomas J. Richardson point out the potential hazard firefighters face when responding to incidents involving alternated-fueled vehicles.

Leadership

Chertoff Must Face Up To Fire Service’s Frustration

March 1, 2005

As expected, Judge Michael Chertoff made it through his Senate confirmation hearing to become the second Secretary of Homeland Security. Now he has to take control of the gigantic...

Operations & Training

Firefighting Strategies for Heavy Timber Mill Construction – Part 2

March 1, 2005

By request of the author, this article is not available online

The car involved in the first accident struck the rear of an engine and slid into a guardrail.

Safety & Health

1 Department, 2 Close Calls – Within an Hour!

March 1, 2005

There are many ways we can work to reduce firefighter injury and death. And it is clear that “we” keep getting hurt or killed in the same ways. Of course, among our ranks were...

Rescue

NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue, Technician-Level Competencies – Part 3

March 1, 2005

SUBJECT:NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue, Technician-level Skills and CompetenciesTOPIC:Advanced Hands-on Training Skill: Jammed Door Opening on a Side-resting VehicleOBJECTIVE:Open and...