May 2004

Operations Cause for Optimism At Fire Safety Summit

May 1, 2004

I recently attended the first Firefighter Life Safety Summit, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and held in Tampa, FL. I have attended many similar events...

Rescue

Knee Airbag Supplemental Restraint Systems

May 1, 2004

SUBJECT:Knee Airbag Supplemental Restraint SystemsTOPIC:Knee Airbag 2004 Model Year UpdateOBJECTIVE:Identify the various designs, locations, and function of knee airbag systems...

A thermal imager is assisting firefighters in overhaul by identifying hot spots.

Tech & Comm

Thermal Imaging Training: Deployment

May 1, 2004

Imagine a fire department ordering a new engine without planning which firehouse it will occupy, what type of response area it will cover, the type of hose it will carry, or what...

Rescue

Hazardous Materials Dangers in Confined Spaces

May 1, 2004

One of the most dangerous locations for fire, EMS and law enforcement emergency responders is the confined space. Hazards in confined spaces include mechanical/electrical, communicative...

Safety & Health

"Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!" OK, Now What?

May 1, 2004

Before we go to this month?s Close Call case study, I want to throw a few thoughts on the table regarding firefighter line-of-duty deaths. Several readers recently e-mailed, ?...

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LODDS

First Report - Pittsburgh: Church Fire Tragedy Claims Two Pittsburgh Firefighters

May 1, 2004

David P. Novak discusses a five-alarm structure fire at a Pittsburgh, PA, church that killed two firefighters.

Operations & Training

Progress Report

May 1, 2004

Coverage of an arson fire at a Charlotte, NC, apartment complex; plus the latest “Hot Spots on the Web.”

Operations & Training

On the Job - Pennsylvania: Fire Strikes Downtown Gettysburg

May 1, 2004

Gary E. Frederick reports on an apartment building fire at which firefighters faced frigid temperatures hovering around 10 degrees and dangerously close exposures.

Rescue

Massive Pile Up On Interstate 80

May 1, 2004

Jay K. Bradish details what happened when a fast-moving snowstorm along Interstate 80 in central Pennsylvania produced ice-covered highways and whiteout conditions. The storm ...

LODDS

Death in the Line of Duty

May 1, 2004

The NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program conducts investigations of firefighter line-of-duty deaths to formulate recommendations for preventing future...

Leadership

Four Current Political Opportunities

May 1, 2004

Editor’s note: Hal Bruno is on leave. We thank Chief Compton for filling in for Hal this month. Instead of devoting this column to a single issue, I thought it might be helpful...

Safety & Health

Pre-Planning Fires In Renovated Buildings

May 1, 2004

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