May 2003

Know What You Can Handle— And What You Cannot

May 1, 2003

This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow. I am a chief officer of our volunteer fire company and I am approaching two decades as a firefighter. ...

Rescue

Technology Update: 2003-2004 Vehicles – Part 1

May 1, 2003

SUBJECT:2003-2004 Model Vehicles, Part 1 of 2TOPIC:New Technology Features UpdateOBJECTIVE:Update responder awareness of new technology features of selected 2003 and 2004 model...

Rescue

NFPA 704 Hazmat Marking System

May 1, 2003

Most everyone involved with hazardous materials response is familiar with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) placard and label system for transportation of hazardous ...

Safety & Health

Flashover!

May 1, 2003

You're pushing a hoseline down a hallway or working your way around a room doing a quick search when suddenly the entire area bursts into flame. The temperature suddenly has risen...

Operations & Training

Implementing A Credit-Based Fire Training Program

May 1, 2003

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Operations & Training

On The Job – Pennsylvania: Firefighters Dodge "Bullets" On "Goose Day"

May 1, 2003

Patrick Pauly reports on a house fire where the water supply stopped, two collapses occurred and a firefighter was trapped. Share the many lessons learned at this unusual incident...

Safety & Health

Force Protection For The Fire/EMS Critical Infrastructure

May 1, 2003

Hank Christen and Michael Malone outline the concept of force protection, which lets a fire-EMS agency remain in a secure posture, ensuring that the organizational missions are...

Operations & Training

Truck Company Tips

May 1, 2003

Michael M. Dugan offers his Tip 4: Watch out for falling window air conditioners.

Safety & Health

Portable Window Air Conditioners: Innocent Looking, But Can Be Deadly

May 1, 2003

Joseph T. Berry outlines specific hazards facing firefighters operating below portable window air conditioners.

Tech & Comm

Interoperability: An In-Depth Review

May 1, 2003

Charles Werner tracks down answers to the question, “What is interoperability?” and defines it meaning for the fire-rescue service.

Operations & Training

Changing Strategy

May 1, 2003

Bernard D. Dyer & Thomas M. Sullivan tell why changing strategy at an incident may be the most difficult and demanding decision-making process that an incident commander can experience...

Leadership

Another Close Call For The FIRE Act

May 1, 2003

It's time for another update on the latest attempt to sabotage the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (FIRE Act), which has a history of close calls that constantly threaten...

Safety & Health

Firefighter Deaths From Truss Collapse

May 1, 2003

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