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MAJOR INCIDENTS
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On The Job – New Jersey: Children Playing With Matches Ignite Furniture Warehouse
Daniel F. Speigel reports on the defensive operations that controlled a fast-moving fire in a furniture warehouse.
Progress Report
Coverage of major incidents in New York State; plus the latest “Hot Spots on the Web.”
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FIREFIGHTERS IN THE MILITARY
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“Operation Iraqi Freedom”: Fire Service Members Respond
Departments across the country list members called to military service in Iraq. Also, a profile of a firefighter who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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FIRE SERVICE STATISTICS
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National Run Survey – Part 1
For the 22nd year, the fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse® to share and compare statistics. Part 1 features fire department profiles and total calls for 2002.
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FIRE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
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The 5 Don’ts Of Thermal Imaging
Jonathan Bastian points out that a thermal imager is like any other tool on the fireground: properly used, it saves lives and property; improperly used, it can injure firefighters.
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APPARATUS
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The Apparatus Architect – Part 14: Designing Ladder Company Apparatus
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur begin a discussion on the design and use of aerial ladder units, apparatus that can represent one of the largest financial investments that a fire department can make.
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STRATEGY & TACTICS
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Why Things Go Bad On The Fireground
Ron Baran describes the most common reasons why firefighters find themselves in trouble and suggests ways to prevent deaths and injuries.
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Columns |
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Fire Politics
The Nation Must Focus On Campus Fire Safety
By Hal Bruno
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Fire Studies
Firefighter Size-Up – Part 2
By James P. Smith
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The Marketing Toolbox
Relationship Management: The DNA Of Marketing
By Ben May
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EMS
Going ALS
By Gary Ludwig
Also See: Ludwig's EMS Archives
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Close Calls
What About Before The Fire?
By William Goldfeder
Also See: Goldfeder's Archives
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University Of Extrication
Technology Update: 2003-2004 Vehicles – Part 2
By Ronald E. Moore
Also See: Extrication Archives
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Fire Law
Should Firefighters Be Prohibited From Smoking?
By Steve Blackistone
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Departments |
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As Firehouse Sees It
A Proud Tradition Marches Forward
By Harvey Eisner
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Industry News
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Calendar
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Rekindles
Compiled by Paul Hashagen
Parting Shot
Advertiser Index
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Dedication |
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This month’s Firehouse® is dedicated to Firefighter Oscar Armstrong III, 25, of the Cincinnati Fire Department; Trainee Wayne K. Clark, 46, of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department; Firefighter James Smith, 63, of the Troy, IN, Volunteer Fire Department; and Captain Tom Kistler, 53, of Polk County Fire District 1 in Independence, OR, all of whom died in the line of duty, March 2003.
More: Firehouse.Com: In the Line of Duty
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