October 1996

Courtesy Tom Kiurski
This 45-second, computer animation public service announcement teaches viewers the importance of learning to “Stop, Drop and Roll” if their clothing catches fire. A “voice-over” announcer interjects the correct steps to be taken to put out the flames.
Community Risk

Fire Safety Education Using Computer Animation

Oct. 1, 1996
Tom Kiurski shows how computer animation can be used as a tool for teaching fire safety to the public.
Community Risk

Always Be Nice: Treat Everyone With Respect, Kindness, Patience And Consideration

Oct. 1, 1996
Alan Brunacini continues his explanations of the importance of those in the fire service maintaining good relations with the community.
Rescue

Confined Space Rescue Operations

Oct. 1, 1996
Fred Endrikat discusses the importance of being informed, properly trained and equipped when conducting a confined space rescue.
Operations & Training

On The Job - Texas

Oct. 1, 1996
Homer Robertson reports on fires that occurred in a 10-block area after vandals damaged a regulator which supplied gas to numerous homes.
Rescue

Marine Rescue Is Their Specialty

Oct. 1, 1996
Chris Bengivengo describes the difficulties in being part of a dive rescue team.

More content from October 1996

Run Surveys

Volunteer Run Survey 1996

Oct. 1, 1996
Firehouse® presents the results of the eighth annual Volunteer Run Survey.
Apparatus

EVOC: Treat Each Lane As A Separate Intersection

Oct. 1, 1996
Intersections represent the greatest challenge and danger that emergency vehicle operators face daily.
Operations & Training

The Fire Instructor

Oct. 1, 1996
The training program in any fire department is the backbone of its service.
Operations & Training

Overhaul & Salvage: Part 2

Oct. 1, 1996
The goal of overhauling is to ensure that all fire has been completely extinguished while minimizing further damage to the structure.
Operations & Training

Systems Analysis/Size-Up: Part 1

Oct. 1, 1996
All the parts of the system of fireground decision making are identified and discussed in this article.