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    • August 2014

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    Building Components

    Hot Zone Design: Contain the Contaminants

    Paul Erickson
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Paul Erickson explains how architects and fire departments can help reduce cancer in the station.
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
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    Careers & Education

    2013 National Run Survey - Part 3

    Aug. 1, 2014
    The career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics.
    Photo courtesy of LVFR
    Las Vegas, NV, Fire & Rescue Station 107, which was constructed in the Sun City Summerlin senior citizen community, is Leadership & Energy Efficiency Design (LEED) Silver certified.
    Building Components

    Best Practices In Fire Station Design

    Ed Ballam
    Aug. 1, 2014
    In an interview by Ed Ballam, several fire station design veterans shared the lessons they have learned.
    Manns Woodward Studios Inc.
    Building Components

    Station Design Supplement: Fire Station Showcase

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Manns Woodward Studios Inc.Maryland based architectural design firm Manns Woodward Studios Inc. offers expertise in fire station design and is dedicated to providing exceptional...
    Photo by Janet Wilmoth
    A new fire station’s location is a key element to providing effective service based on current and future service demands.
    Stations

    10 Tips For Selecting a Fire Station Site

    Brian Harris and Forest Hooker
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Forest Hooker and Brian Harris look at ideas to navigate the process of evaluating and acquiring property for future fire station locations and needs.

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    Operations & Training

    Command Post: Going for the Gold: Learn How to Listen

    Dr. Harry Carter
    Aug. 1, 2014
    I recall an article I read in the Star Ledger newspaper of Newark, NJ, that dealt with the assertion that the best leaders generally are good listeners. This was very interesting...
    THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 8/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper featuring a KME 100-inch Predator Severe Service chassis XMFD, 400-hp Cummins ISL9 engine, Allison...
    Photos by Ron Moore
    A very common door-hinge design is typically referred to as the 'C-shaped' hinge design. It consists of two horseshoe-shaped hinge elements that face each other with some means of joining them together with a pin-type attachment. These hinges can be of a relatively large size both in opening of the hinge as well as thickness of the hinge elements themselves. Cutters, spreaders, sawing or chisel tools can be used to remove this door at the hinges. If a light-duty power cutter is used to sever this style of hinge, consider cutting the upper section or 'leaf' of the hinge first and then cutting through the bottom leaf by itself as a second cut. Attempting to cut through the entire hinge assembly will crush each leaf of the hinge together and may stall out a small or less powerful hydraulic cutter tool.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Door-Hinge Designs & Styles

    Ron Moore
    Aug. 1, 2014
    SUBJECT: Door HingesTOPIC: Door-Hinge Designs & StylesOBJECTIVE: Determine the most appropriate tools and techniques to remove a door from a vehicleTASK: When assigned the task...
    MSA has introduced the Gassonic Observer-i ultrasonic gas leak detector
    Ventilation

    New Products 8/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Gas Leak DetectorMSA has introduced the Gassonic Observer-i ultrasonic gas leak detector, designed with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) intelligence and real-time broadband acoustic...
    'Imagine a world population that understands the value of being prepared for a disaster and is properly equipped to help themselves as well as their neighbors in time of need.' —Dr. Kevin Kupietz
    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: Beyond Smokey Bear

    Leischen Stelter
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Most of what the average person knows about fire safety likely came from his or her early education and involved characters like Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog. While these...
    Photos by Michael Sullivan, chief photographer/The News-Review
    Crews operate defensively on the Alpha side of the furniture store with a monitor from Roseburg Engine 1332.
    Operations & Training

    On The Job Oregon: Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Roseburg Furniture Store

    Jay K. Bradish
    Aug. 1, 2014
    ROSEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENTChief: Mike LanePersonnel: 42 career firefightersStations: 3Apparatus: 3 pumpers, 1 aerials, 2 brush engines, 2 hazmat vehicles, 1 rehab vehicle, 2 reserve...
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    Careers & Education

    Fire Politics: Is It Ever Simply Too Personal?

    Dennis Compton
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Have you ever heard of or witnessed a situation in which two principal leaders from two separate organizations let their personal dislike for each other interfere with their decision...
    The Firehouse Frittata makes a great breakfast or brunch dish.
    Kitchen & Accessories

    Firehouse Chefs Corner: The Journey Continues

    Eddie Sell
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Welcome to this month’s Firehouse Chefs Corner. Last time, we covered summertime grilling and BBQ and I also mentioned that Firehouse Chefs was going to open our first brick-and...
    Photos courtesy of Bullard
    Photo 1. A fluid spill is visible on the surface of water.
    Thermal Imagers

    Thermal Imaging: Using Thermal Imaging On the Hazmat Call

    John Hays
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Preparation and practice let fire departments make effective use of thermal images at hazmat incidents.
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    EMS

    EMS: Advice to Young Firefighter/Paramedics

    Gary Ludwig
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Gary Ludwig suggests that you become a sponge, but also be a filter at the same time.
    Photo by Bill Noonan Firefotos.com
    (From left) Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Acting Fire Commissioner John Hasson and newly appointed Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department Joseph Finn
    Careers & Education

    For the Record

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Finn Named Boston CommissionerBoston Mayor Martin J. Walsh appointed Deputy Fire Chief Joe Finn of Division 1 as Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department on July 7. Finn was hailed...
    Photo by Mike Meadows
    Flight crew members escort the body of LAFD Pilot/Paramedic Brian Lee, who died in an off-duty plane crash.
    Careers & Education

    Eisner: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

    Aug. 1, 2014
    Editor’s Note: The Firehouse staff wanted to share some of long-time Editor in Chief Harvey Eisner’s work. Harvey, a fixture on New York City firegrounds and at major events and...
    Photos by Steve Neavling/www.motorcitymuckraker.com
    Engine 1 was picking up from a car fire when they spotted a cloud of smoke three blocks from their location. They reported a verbal alarm to Central Dispatch and requested a box alarm for two engines, one ladder and a squad. Engine 1 arrived to find the church well-involved. Chief 1 arrived and ordered a second alarm for a fire throughout a church. Chief 1 also requested an additional engine for manpower and an additional company as a rapid intervention team.
    Operations & Training

    Cover Story: Fire Destroys Landmark Detroit Church

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    DETROIT, MI, MAY 11, 2104 – A suspicious fire in a vacant, 124-year-old Romanesque Revival church destroyed the building in the early morning. The remaining portions of the state...
    Photo by Dennis Walus
    Detroit, MI, July 5 – Companies from the 8th Battalion dispatched to a reported fire in a dollar store. Chief 8 reported smoke showing from the building. Upon further investigation and fire load in the building, Chief 8 order all companies to stay out of the building and reported a doubtful. Two extra engines, Ladder Platform and Level 1 Hazmat were requested. Companies operated from the exterior of the building. After 30 minutes, Chief 8 requested a second alarm. Ladder 17 set up for tower operations on the A side of the building and several handlines were stretched. Companies operated at this scene for three hours to bring the fire under control. The building was a total loss with complete building collapse.
    Operations & Training

    Fire Wire 8/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    MAY 20: OCALA, FL – Crews arrived to a report of a kitchen fire to find the resident had kept damage to a minimum by using a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze. He then evacuated...
    Photo by Mike Meadows
    An incident involving mass violence requires an immediate joint response, including law enforcement, fire and EMS.
    EMS

    Disaster Response: Current and Emerging Threats in Mass Shooting Events

    August Vernon
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Mass shootings. Active shooters. Mass violence. Responding firefighters, rescue teams and EMS personnel must be aware of the nature of these incidents and how to respond safely...
    Photo courtesy of EKU
    Jill Roberts, a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University, works on a computer terminal in the Stratton Building Computer Library. Students must be careful to avoid even inadvertent incidents of unauthorized copying of source materials that could jeopardize their academic and fire service careers.
    Careers & Education

    Plagiarism: Ethical Lapse or Misunderstood Act?

    Paul Snodgrass
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Computers make it easy to cheat and easy to get caught when writing research newspapers.
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    Careers & Education

    Guest Commentary: "Going Big" Demands Focusing on Fundamentals

    Glenn A. Gaines
    Aug. 1, 2014
    Top-performing fire and EMS organizations hold to very high standards. These standards range throughout the organization from the chief operating officer down to frontline personnel...
    Photo courtesy of Bryan FD
    Two fire lieutenants died and two firefighters were badly injured as a result of a flashover that occurred during a fire at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, TX, on Feb. 15, 2013.
    Operations & Training

    Close Calls: An Extreme Close Call With Incredible Heroism - Part 1

    Billy Goldfeder
    Aug. 1, 2014
    It is my hope that each reader of this column is somewhat already aware of the tragic fire that took the lives of two Bryan, TX, fire lieutenants in February 2013. The fire also...
    Photo courtesy of LVFR
    Giving talks to senior citizens and other community groups during Fire Prevention Week is a good way to spread your fire safety message. Here, Sparky the Fire Dog lends a hand.
    Community Risk Reduction

    Fire Safety Education: It's Time to Get Ready For Fire Prevention Week

    Aug. 1, 2014
    On Oct. 9, 1871, a conflagration occurred in the United States known as the Great Chicago Fire. It lasted for 27 hours, killed more than 250 people, left more than 100,000 people...
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    Careers & Education

    Don't Let Yourself Be Caught In the Retaliation Trap

    Curt Varone
    Aug. 1, 2014
    The retaliation trap often develops out of an understandable desire to be fair in dealing with a complicated interpersonal situation between co-workers.
    Photo from Paul Hashagen Collection
    FDNY Engine 47 responds at top speed along Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan circa 1910.
    Operations & Training

    Rekindles 8/14

    Paul Hashagen
    Aug. 1, 2014
    WEST POINT, NY: AUG. 1, 1914 – Flames destroyed a section of the stables at the U.S. Military Academy during the night. Cadets raced to the scene and began firefighting efforts...
    Photo by Dennis Leger
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    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 8/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    LAWRENCE, MA, JUNE 8, 2014 – Fire involved an unoccupied three-decker in South Lawrence. First-arriving companies found fire on all floors. Firefighters had difficulty with overhead...
    Photo by Jay K. Bradish/IFPA
    Ensuring that your volunteer fire and EMS department is recruiting in the best way possible can have a major impact on the success of your personnel.
    Careers & Education

    Speak Up: Having Trouble Recruiting Volunteers?

    Firehouse Readers
    July 1, 2014
    According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), around 87% of fire and EMS departments in the U.S. use volunteers in some way to respond to emergencies. Having the ability to...