October 1996

Lightning caused a major fire after it struck a three-million-gallon gasoline storage tank.

Firehouse® presents the results of the eighth annual Volunteer Run Survey.

An afternoon fire at a three-story dwelling on Linden Street was the site of a dramatic rescue of three children by arriving firemen.

Whether rural or suburban, in the North, South, East or West, the demands on volunteer fire departments and their members are increasing.

Can firefighters be restricted from participating in campaigns, especially at the local level where the outcome may have a direct effect on the department itself?

Intersections represent the greatest challenge and danger that emergency vehicle operators face daily.

The training program in any fire department is the backbone of its service.

A constant in the incident command system is the need to identify an incident commander (IC) at all alarms.

The goal of overhauling is to ensure that all fire has been completely extinguished while minimizing further damage to the structure.

All the parts of the system of fireground decision making are identified and discussed in this article.

Blood and body fluids can still be infectious more that 24 hours after an incident.

Peter S. Beering describes how an old fire station was saved from demolition and used as part of a memorial to fallen firefighters and as a museum.

Alan Brunacini continues his explanations of the importance of those in the fire service maintaining good relations with the community.