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  • June 2013

    • June 2013

    Photo by Keith D. Cullom
    Two large early-season wildfires proved worrisome to West Coast firefighters.
    Safety & Health

    As Firehouse Sees It: A Busy Few Weeks

    Harvey Eisner
    June 1, 2013
    The West, TX, fertilizer plant explosion and the exploding of two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were just two recent major incidents. In California, two large...
    Photos by Ron Moore
    The instrument panel of this i-MiEV electric vehicle indicates that it is in the 'ready' mode, is powered up, and can be operated and driven. Once the ignition is turned off, the ready light will go out, the red needle will drop, and the speedometer and battery-level displays will go out.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Electric Plug-In Vehicles – Part 2

    Ron Moore
    June 1, 2013
    SUBJECT: Electric Plug-In VehiclesTOPIC: Electric Plug-In Vehicle Shut-down TechniquesOBJECTIVE: Understand the recommended procedure for powering down electric plug-in vehicles...
    Morris Bridges 10943033
    Operations & Training

    Texas Tragedy: "The Ground Shook in West, Texas"

    Susan Nicol
    June 1, 2013
    “On April 17, the ground shook in West, Texas. It collapsed buildings and broke hearts.”That’s what a solemn Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters...

    More content from June 2013

    Photos by Barry Furey
    Facilities that have access to criminal history information must meet security standards set by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities.
    Technology

    Fire Dispatch: Communications Standards: The Who, What and Why

    Barry Furey
    June 1, 2013
    The fire service is no stranger to standards, and many of the more commonly known entities such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Insurance Services Organizatio...
    Photo from Paul Hashagen Collection
    NEW YORK CITY: MARCH 19, 1958 – FDNY units battle a five-alarm fire at 623 Broadway in Manhattan. A textile oven exploded and set fire to the third floor of the five-story factory. Twenty-five people were killed and numerous others were saved by firemen using Ladder 20’s aerial ladder. The fire was reported at 3:55 P.M.
    Operations & Training

    Rekindles 6/13

    Paul Hashagen
    June 1, 2013
    COLON, PANAMA: JUNE 3, 1913 – A morning fire swept through an entire block of frame buildings. The Panama Fire Department rushed engines to the scene on a special train and assisted...
    Photo by Steve Gentry
    Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 16, 2013
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 6/13

    Firehouse Staff
    June 1, 2013
    LOS ANGELES, CA, FEB. 16, 2013 – Task Force 90, Rescue 90 Engine 100, Rescue 100, Battalion 10 and Engine 81 as the command post unit responded to a reported structure fire in...
    For The Record 6 13 Fema Eas 10933019
    EMS

    For the Record 6/13

    Firehouse Staff
    June 1, 2013
    FEMA and Premiere Networks Work Together to Increase PreparednessThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a cooperative effort with Premiere Networks and private...
    Photo courtesy of Gershow Recycling
    Charles Keeling (second from right), Safety Director, Gershow Recycling, poses with members of the Hagerman Fire Department, the South Country Ambulance Corps and the “crash victims” in front of a passenger bus provided by Gershow for a mass casualty drill.
    Safety & Health

    Scuttlebutt 6/13

    June 1, 2013
    Navy names ship after Pentagon 9-11 victims, first respondersA Navy ship named in honor of the victims and first responders of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon recently joined ...
    Photos by Bryan T. Smith
    The most critical portion of the size-up affecting the stretch starts on arrival at the scene.
    Hoselines & Water Appliances

    The 4 Phases Of the Stretch: Phase 2

    Bryan T. Smith
    June 1, 2013
    Size-up is all about gathering and evaluating information in order to make good fireground decisions. At the scene of a fire we gather and evaluate information at a rapid pace...
    John Salka 10933460
    Safety & Health

    The Fire Scene: How Safe Is Your Firehouse?

    John J. Salka Jr.
    June 1, 2013
    John Salka says next time you walk into your firehouse, take a look at the ceilings and other surfaces.
    Dennis Compton 10937465
    Leadership

    Fire Politics: Exercising Influence: A Political Must

    Dennis Compton
    June 1, 2013
    In previous columns, I have mentioned the political and operational challenges and opportunities facing fire service-based EMS systems as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) moves through...
    Cairns Visor 10937587
    Gloves

    Product Showcase 6/13

    Firehouse Staff
    June 1, 2013
    BlauerBlauer’s Multi-Threat Ensemble is certified to NFPA 1994 Class 2 and NFPA 1992 for serious protection during physically demanding HAZMAT response. GORE CHEMPAK Ultra-Barrier...
    Bradharvey 10938202
    Tools

    Thermal Imaging: Effective Hands-On Thermal Imaging Drills

    Brad Harvey
    June 1, 2013
    Firefighters are an inquisitive group and I often receive requests to provide training tips for using thermal imagers. The fact remains, even in 2013, that training materials ...
    AP Photo/Craig Ruttle
    A construction transport bucket, right, is moved into place at the scene where a worker at a subway construction project was trapped underground. The worker was rescued after being trapped up to his chest in debris for several hours. One hundred fifty rescuers descended on the site to free the trapped worker.
    Structural Collapse

    Technical Rescue: Mud, Sweat and Cheers

    Paul Hashagen
    June 1, 2013
    New York City has one of the oldest subway systems in the world. By miles of track and numbers of stations, it is the world’s largest. But even at that, the mass transit needs...