Firehouse Rescue eNL - Jan 20th, 2023
 
 
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January 20, 2023

The application period to nominate your members for acts of bravery and valor for the 2022 Firehouse Valor and Community Service Awards is now open. We are looking for fire/rescue incidents that occurred in 2022, and to recognize ongoing community outreach efforts.

Firehouse is also seeking submissions from fire chiefs and PIOs for the annual Run Surveys. Please choose the appropriate form for your department...Combination Department, National Run Survey (for career departments) or Volunteer Department. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Stay safe.

FEATURES
Nelvin Young and Greg Lash work from the ground up when it comes to explaining how the influx of machine room-less elevators affect members' work when they respond to an elevator rescue call.
Michael Daley offers tactical considerations for initial-alarm companies at structural collapse incidents.
Ron Moore tells why responders to motor vehicle crashes must be aware of new facets of electric vehicle design.
Russell McCullar clarifies whether 15:1 is still relevant and says that fire departments should select gear and load limits that meet their needs.
TECH-RESCUE NEWS
Syracuse firefighters rescued a person who had fallen off a bridge onto the rocky bank of the creek below.
Nearly three years after hitting serious financial struggles, Haywood County Rescue Squad is back and has taken on new rescue and EMS roles.
Allentown Fire Capt. John Christopher said the man was buried up to his chin.