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  • April 2015

    • April 2015

    Firefighter Rescue: Tense moments at a house fire
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    Technology

    Fire Technology: 9-1-1 & Multi-Line Telephone Systems

    Barry Furey
    April 1, 2015
    The biggest problem you’ve never heard of
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    Radios, Pagers & Accessories

    Fire Technology: Land Mobile Radio or Smartphone?

    Charles Werner
    April 1, 2015
    Charles Werner details how “Mission-Critical Voice” will work with land mobile radios for public safety agencies.
    Photo by Keith Muratori
    DERBY, CT, JAN. 26, 2015
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 4/15

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2015
    Recent fires from around the country
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    Leadership

    Chief Concerns: How Does Your Department Stack Up?

    John Picarello
    April 1, 2015
    An exercise designed to help you evaluate your department
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    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: FESHE Recognition

    Paul Snodgrass
    April 1, 2015
    Colleges See Benefits, Students Reap Portability

    More content from April 2015

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    Safety & Health

    NFFF New Goals Campaign: Company Officer Development

    Ronald Siarnicki
    April 1, 2015
    Are We Doing All We Can for Our Up and Coming Leaders?
    Photo courtesy of FOX 29 News
    The driver/operator of this engine company did an excellent job of leaving the front open for the ladder company. If the engine and ladder companies do not arrive at the same time, it is important for the engine operator to know which direction the ladder is coming from and whether to “stop short” (head to head) or pull past to afford the ladder company the front.
    Operations & Training

    Taking it to the Street

    Anthony Bompadre
    April 1, 2015
    Engine company operations in private dwellings
    Photo courtesy of John Norris @Flashover Productions
    A photo taken from a drone several hours into the fire shows aerial streams in operation and large piles of vinyl scrap waiting to be processed.
    Operations & Training

    On the Job Ohio: Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Seven Buildings at Lima Industrial Complex

    Jay K. Bradish
    April 1, 2015
    Firefighters contend with limited water supply and heavy fire load
    The new plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo XC90 is almost identical in exterior appearance to the standard gasoline engine XC90. This presents a challenge to responders at crash or vehicle fire scenes.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Identification: Volvo XC90 T8

    Ron Moore
    April 1, 2015
    Locate and identify its features before your next vehicle rescue
    Photos courtesy of Greensboro FD
    A view of the fire scene from a Sheriff’s Department aircraft as firefighters prepare to attack the fire.
    Operations & Training

    Close Calls: Building Collapse And Members Trapped - Part 1

    Billy Goldfeder
    April 1, 2015
    Incident began as vehicle fire in commercial building
    Firehouse has named fire service veteran Timothy E. Sendelbach editor-in-chief.
    Careers & Education

    As Firehouse Sees It: The Perfect Storm

    Timothy E. Sendelbach
    April 1, 2015
    For the American fire service, “the perfect storm” can and has taken many forms.
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    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 4/15

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2015
    New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
    Photos courtesy of the author
    In buildings of Type III, unreinforced masonry or reinforced masonry, and Type IV construction, including mill and semi-mill construction, incident command must be highly focused to the high probability of internal and external collapse.
    Operations & Training

    Establishing Collapse Zones At Building Fires

    Christopher J. Naum
    April 1, 2015
    Firefighters need to understand he inherent dangers associated with building collapses .
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    Careers & Education

    Product Showcase 4/15

    April 1, 2015
    Training props for the fire service
    Photos courtesy of Battalion Chief Rich Anderson/York Area United Fire Rescue
    Firefighters work to open up the burning single-family house.
    Operations & Training

    On The Cover: Firefighter Rescue

    Marc S. Bashoor
    April 1, 2015
    Lieutenant rescued after collapsing at doorway
    Photos by Ron Jeffers
    Fire departments from Bergen and Hudson counties responded to the massive blaze.
    Operations & Training

    Progress Report: New Jersey

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2015
    Multi-alarm fire engulfs Edgewater apartment complex
    Image courtesy of Paul Hashagen Collection
    James Braidwood
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    Rescue

    Confined Space Rescue

    Scott Goodwin
    April 1, 2015
    Scott Goodwin explains how OSHA rules affect rescue teams and the public.
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    Thermal Imagers

    Thermal Imaging: Interpretation Is in the Eye Of the Beholder

    John Hays
    April 1, 2015
    How to ensure proper training of TI operators
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    Operations & Training

    The Fire Scene: Looking at Change In the Fire Service

    John J. Salka Jr.
    April 1, 2015
    Despite early opposition, some changes prove their value
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    Drones

    Fire Technology: Using Drones In the Fire Service

    Charles Werner
    April 1, 2015
    Charles Werner says that drones can enhance situational awareness for incident commanders.
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    Apparatus

    Chief Charles Hood: A Lesson In Love and Leadership

    Michael Wilbur
    April 1, 2015
    Michael Wilbur explains how the attempt to save lives takes on many forms.
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    Hazmat/Specialty

    Rescue 42 's Podrunner

    Rescue 42, Inc.
    Feb. 9, 2015
    Rescue 42 has created the PodRunner to help firefighters and responders move equipment from place to place with a mobile cargo carrier that mounts on a vehicle's trailer hitch...
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    Vehicle Extrication

    Holmatro Adds New Pumps For Rescue Operations

    Holmatro, Inc.
    Feb. 2, 2015
    Holmatro's new Trio and Quattro Pumps allows the operation of any three or four rescue tools at the same time.
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    Doors

    Steel Ranger 9000 L Roll-up Door

    Hormann High Performance Doors
    Jan. 23, 2015
    Hörmann High Performance Doors is now introducing the Steel Ranger 9000 L high performance security door, a springless, maintenance free door designed as an alternative to traditional...