On the Cover
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter operates at a wildland fire that burned about 2,000 acres in the Castaic area of the county on Aug. 27, 2001. A second alarm was requested before the arrival of the first units. The fire burned a vacant home early in the fire. Nearly 1,000 firefighters battled the blaze in near-100-degree weather. Strike teams from Burbank, Los Angeles and as far away as San Diego responded. Several air tankers were also utilized.
Dedication
This month's Firehouse® is dedicated to Firefighter Dale Simpson, 38, of the Clear Lake, IA, Volunteer Fire Department; Fire Coordinator Richard C. Canouse, 69, of the Milford, PA, Fire Department; Firefighter Brian Reed, 39, of West Manatee, FL, Fire and Rescue; and Lieutenant James Rupkey, 58, of the Troy, MI, Fire Department, all of whom died in the line of duty, April 2001.
