March 2002

Tornado Season! Are You Prepared If A Killer Twister Hits Your Town?

March 1, 2002

Michael Garlock interviews fire chiefs and others who share the lessons they learned when their communities suffered the effects of deadly tornadoes.

Safety & Health

Close Calls

March 1, 2002

A survivor shares dangerous fireground experiences and details what was learned from them.

Community Risk Reduction

Seeking Fire Safety “Solutions”

March 1, 2002

Dennis Compton describes an effort that is underway to unite the fire safety community with traditional (and not so traditional) partners in an effort to better protect those ...

Operations & Training

On The Job – Los Angeles: Major Emergency Arson Fire At Hollywood Hotel

March 1, 2002

R.G. Gillis reports from the scene of an incident that presented life-threatening situations to firefighters and trapped tenants.

Operations & Training

From The Officer’s Seat: Training Techniques

March 1, 2002

John G. Riker outlines a strategic approach designed to assist the instructor in the delivery of fire training.

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Operations & Training

Live Training Delivered To Iowa Firefighters

March 1, 2002

Iowa firefighters don't have to wait for an abandoned building in order to participate in a live fire training exercise. A unique combination of funding and innovation is making...

Safety & Health

Changing Culture, Changing Priorities: When Does Safety Become Unsafe?

March 1, 2002

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Apparatus

Back To Basics: How Big Is Your Department’s Checkbook?

March 1, 2002

Do you drive fire apparatus without any training? Do you have any certificates for emergency vehicle driving, pumping or aerial operations? Did you ever drive the apparatus through...

Rescue

Handling Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies

March 1, 2002

Spring is just around the corner and anhydrous ammonia is being shipped to fertilizer companies for use during spring planting at farms around the country. The material is transported...

Rescue

Rear Design Features Of Vehicles – Part 2

March 1, 2002

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Leadership

Good & Bad News In President’s 2003 Budget

March 1, 2002

The good news is that the President's budget for the 2003 fiscal year calls for $3.5 billion to be spent on support of first responders as part of the Homeland Security defense...