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August 2000

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Tampa firefighters get ready to place a deck gun in operation as a wind-driven fire destroys a 454-unit apartment complex under construction. The multi-alarm fire in the Ybor City section of Tampa, FL, required mutual aid from as far as 30 miles.

Dedication

Fire Service Leadership

Supervisor & Manager ... It Takes More To Be A Leader

Dennis Compton describes how strong leadership is a key issue in basic supervision as well as in the management of processes, programs and people.
Being A Modern Fire Chief: It's More Than Just Firefighting

Harry R. Carter outlines the many tasks and responsibilities that must be mastered by effective future fire chiefs.
Shifting Gears: Making The Right Choices During Incident Operations

Mike Wieder points out why an incident commander must be prepared to shift into a "higher gear" when the needs of the incident dictate.

Emergency Communications

Computer Viruses: You Are NOT Protected

Charles L. Werner shows why computer viruses have become a serious concern for the emergency service community.

Wildland Firefighting

The Cerro Grande Fire - Part 1

Harvey Eisner describes the massive effort to control a wildland fire that threatened Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.
The Cerro Grande Fire - Part 2

Harvey Eisner describes the massive effort to control a wildland fire that threatened Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.