June 1998

Fireground Communications At Major Fires & Emergencies

June 1, 1998

One important leadership trait a fireground commander must have is the ability to communicate. Fire-ground communications involves sending and receiving radio messages, as well...

Leadership

Report Writing: It Really Is Important

June 1, 1998

For most of us, writing reports and keeping records is the least favorite part of the job. Paperwork is boring to the action-oriented firefighter or paramedic/EMT. Further, it...

Leadership

Feds Taking Notice Of Fire Service Concerns

June 1, 1998

There have been several important developments on two issues of vital concern to the fire service: (1) preparing first responders for terrorist attacks, and (2) saving the U.S...

Operations & Training

"Abbottville" Tabletop Simulator Training

June 1, 1998

Don and Bev Abbott describe how responders learn to control incidents by using case studies.

Operations & Training

Pre-Incident Planning

June 1, 1998

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

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Run Surveys

National Run Survey - Part 1

June 1, 1998

Firehouse® Magazine presents the latest statistics on U.S. career fire departments.For the 17th year, the fire service takes to the pages of the National Run Survey to share and...

Rescue

Truck Hauling Hazardous Waste Smashes Into Highway Bridge

June 1, 1998

Half of the roof and one side of a 45-foot semi-trailer were ripped off when the vehicle, loaded with 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste, smashed into a bridge on Interstate 40...

Community Risk

Training The Next Generation Of Fire Safety Educators

June 1, 1998

By now, all firefighters have surely seen the importance of teaching fire safety education to children - but where do firefighters who are actively teaching get their experience...

Rescue

University Of Extrication

June 1, 1998

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Apparatus

Response Guidelines For Private Vehicles

June 1, 1998

Often, as I go around the country, firefighters will ask me to offer recommendations on procedures and protocols that a particular department may have. Conversely, in traveling...

Operations & Training

Engine Company Operations: What Everyone Needs to Know (Part 3)

June 1, 1998

As stated in part 1 of this series, one of the most important aspects of any fireground operation is safety - for yourself, your fellow firefighters and for those other people...