May 1996

Safety & Health

Firefighter Fitness

May 1, 1996
John Hayford looks at why playing sports cannot get you in shape to meet the physical demands of firefighting.
Safety & Health

Updating SCBA The Phoenix Way

May 1, 1996
Janet Wilmoth outlines the procedures followed by the Phoenix, AZ, Fire Department to update and replace its inventory of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Leadership

Crime Prevention Measures Create Fire Hazards In Schools

May 1, 1996
A conflict has developed between fire officials and school administrators over what should take priority: fire safety or protecting the schools from a violent crime wave. The ...
Operations & Training

Protecting The Rescuers

May 1, 1996
With the approach of summer, firefighters should prepare for the difficulties of operating in warm to hot weather. Physical conditioning can help us prepare for firefighting in...
Rescue

Miscellaneous Hazards

May 1, 1996
Materials in Class 9 present hazards during transportation but do not meet the definition of any other hazard class. They may be anesthetics, noxious or elevated temperature materials...