June 2024

The June issue of Firehouse includes the 2023 Valor & Community Service Awards, part 1 of the Firehouse National Run Survey, a preview of the new FireFusion event and much more.

June 2024

Firehouse National Run Survey 2023 - Part 1

June 28, 2024

Part 1 looks at Fire Department Profiles, Total Calls, Busiest Engine and Busiest Ladder company.

Rescue

Technical Rescue: How a Rope Rescue Team’s Changes Paid Off

Adam Zebrak

June 27, 2024

Adam Zebrak's explanation of how the Rochester, NY, Fire Department's adoption of changes to its rope rescue techniques is valuable insight for other teams.

Operations & Training

Fire Studies: Water on the Fire … and Sustaining It

Michael Daley

June 26, 2024

Michael Daley urges fire departments of all types, including volunteer and rural departments, to dedicate much time and thought to the process to bring large amounts of water ...

Careers & Education

2023 Valor & Community Service Awards

June 24, 2024

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2023 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards.

Valor Awards

As Firehouse Sees It: Situational Awareness, Off Duty and On Duty

Peter Matthews

June 23, 2024

Peter Matthews directs firefighters and officers to the details of the incidents that earned members Firehouse's 2023 Michael O. McNamee Award winners for a reminder of the importance...

More content from June 2024

Operations & Training

Hot Shots 6/24

Firehouse Staff

June 21, 2024

Members of the Hopkinton Fire Department battled 30–40 mph winds and a wind chill of -10 degrees Fahrenheit in knocking down a fully involved attached garage.

Careers & Education

Volunteer View: Revolutionizing Recruitment with ChatGPT

Katie Bulla

June 20, 2024

Katie Bulla's success at applying ChatGPT for volunteer department recruitment provides actionable opportunities for others.

Safety & Health

Health & Wellness: Creating a Successful Nutrition Program–An Update

Dana Harrison

June 18, 2024

Dana Harrison stresses the importance of soliciting input from members and consistency of effort in initiatives to improve firefighter health.

Apparatus

Apparatus Innovations: Spotter Mirror & Backing Intercom–Quicker, More Effective & Safer Apparatus Operation

Rick Mosher

June 17, 2024

Rick Mosher shares his unrepentant belief in the installation of an officer's side spotter mirror and a backing intercom to optimize engineers' operation of fire apparatus.

Technology

FireFusion Preview: Moving the Fire Service Forward Through Technology

Firehouse Staff

June 13, 2024

The keynote address at FireFusion will serve to highlight the event’s overall worth for providing attendees with information about how emerging technologies can pave the way for...

Leadership

Leadership Lessons: Navigating Crucial Conversations

Dr. David Griffin

June 12, 2024

Dr. David Griffin shares seven principles for how department leaders can improve their communication skills, for the benefit of themselves and their organization.

Operations & Training

The Fire Scene: Roll Call

John J. Salka Jr.

June 11, 2024

John J. Salka Jr. is as committed to the preparation as to the event itself.

Technology

Fire Technology: Three Ways to Join the Smart City Movement

Jason Moore

June 10, 2024

Jason Moore tells how intelligent traffic control and preemption, data collection and exchange, and a more sophisticated use of drones are possible when fire organizations reach...

Careers & Education

You Have to See It to Believe You Can Be It

Deena Lee

June 5, 2024

Deena Lee provides ways that fire departments can improve their DEI efforts by explaining details of the California State Firefighters' Association's involvement in girls empowerment...

Leadership

First Due: Six Paths to Leadership Curiosity, Confidence and Courage

Billy Croft

June 4, 2024

Billy Croft tells how developing self-awareness, building resilience and applying four other practices help leaders to inspire and guide others toward success.