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  • January 2002

    • January 2002

    Photo By Tom Shand
    The Lower Swatara Fire Department in Pennsylvania placed in service this Seagrave CAFS-equipped pumper. The pumper maintains both Class A and Class B foam capability and is equipped with nine preconnected attack lines of various sizes and lengths.
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect – Part 8: Designing Engine Company Apparatus

    Jan. 1, 2002
    Tom W. Shand and Michael Wilbur introduce concepts that a fire department should consider when developing engine company apparatus specifications.

    More content from January 2002

    Photo courtesy of Space Imaging
    Pre- and post-attack images of the Pentagon were taken by satellite at an altitude of 423 miles by Space Imaging’s Ikonos satellite.
    Tech & Comm

    Technology Amid Terrorist Attacks: The Internet And Digital Imagery

    Jan. 1, 2002
    On Sept. 11, people all around the world watched in horror and disbelief as passenger aircraft were flown into buildings in New York City and Washington, D.C. Live TV allowed ...
    Photo By Robert Burke
    Level A protective clothing is required when the types of airborne agents are unknown, the dissemination method is unknown or aerosol generation is still occurring.
    Rescue

    The Facts About Anthrax

    Jan. 1, 2002
    For many years, emergency service terrorism training programs have warned about the potential use of biological materials by terrorists. Anthrax threats had become the bomb threats...