July 2000

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Firefighting Misconceptions And Half-Truths

July 1, 2000

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

Rescue

Electrical Systems - Part 3: Shutting Down Unique Systems

July 1, 2000

Article Available Online Soon!

Historical Incidents

Mutual Aid: Statewide Mobilization Task Forces Respond To Worcester

July 1, 2000

Mark J. Cady reports on the massive mobilization of mutual aid units to respond to the scene of the fire and cover vacant stations. Article Available Online Soon!

Operations & Training

The Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire: Box 5-1438

July 1, 2000

This article is based on an official interview between Harvey Eisner and the initial incident commander, Michael McNamee.

Leadership

The Outlook Is Grim For Fire Service Legislation

July 1, 2000

As the final months of the 106th Congress come into view, bills aimed at bringing federal aid to the nation's fire departments are slowly sinking into a pit of legislative quicksand...

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Run Surveys

National Run Survey 1999 - Part 2

July 1, 2000

The concluding installment of this annual survey lists the busiest career fire stations, battalion chiefs, heavy rescue companies, hazmat units and ambulances, as well as pay ...

Tech & Comm

Fire Service Technology: Looking Ahead

Charles Werner

July 1, 2000

Charles L. Werner explores ways in which new technology is improving the way emergency service agencies perform.

Safety & Health

Firefighter Turnout Clothing - A Roundup

July 1, 2000

Firehouse Magazine asks manufacturers of firefighter protective clothing to report on their latest products.

Leadership

Leadership - Listening: Do You Hear What I Say?

July 1, 2000

A few months ago, I came across a very interesting article in the Star Ledger newspaper of Newark, NJ. It dealt with the fact that the best leaders are good listeners. I found...

Operations & Training

Wildland/Urban Interface Preparedness In The Northwest And The Northeast

July 1, 2000

Early wildland fire and wildland/urban interface (W/UI) fire season predictions for the year 2000 were ominous and warned of an active and possibly disastrous period in this country...

Apparatus

Apparatus Rollovers: Some Case Studies

July 1, 2000

No person involved with the fire service will argue the pain, heartbreak and sheer helplessness one feels when viewing the aftermath of an apparatus rollover. I will never forget...

Tech & Comm

Emergency At E-911

July 1, 2000

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Rescue

Hazardous Materials Containers: Part 3 - Fixed Facilities

July 1, 2000

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the design and construction of shipping containers to help assure the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Specifications...