January 1997

Apparatus

Performing Factory Inspections On New Fire Apparatus

Jan. 1, 1997
John P. Morello offers professional advice on the many different aspects of purchasing and factory-inspecting a new vehicle for your fire department.
Apparatus

The "Biggies" Of Heavy Rescue

Jan. 1, 1997
Gene P. Carlson and Matthias Borchert discuss the fire department rescue crane, which is widely used in Europe and now catching on in the United States.
Operations & Training

Truck Company Operations

Jan. 1, 1997
Robert R. Morris outlines the features and two basic categories of truck company operations, also known as truck work.
Operations & Training

Getting Out Alive - A Quick Confidence Builder

Jan. 1, 1997
Mark McLees shares a drill which may help you escape from a burning structure if you become trapped on an upper floor.
Leadership

Being Fully Prepared For Terrorist Attacks

Jan. 1, 1997
There has been some progress in preparing the fire-rescue service for its response to terrorism but it has been a series of small steps at a slow pace. And, when it comes to law...

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Apparatus

"We Don't Think It Will Happen To Us"

Jan. 1, 1997
Since I started writing for Firehouse®, I have learned as much as I have shared. Each month, I get letters and telephone calls offering advice, words of encouragement, details...
Rescue

Preparation Pays Off At Thionyl Chloride Emergency

Jan. 1, 1997
Seasoned responders are usually on the lookout for Murphy's Law at emergencies. What can go wrong quite often does go wrong and that is why we are called for help. But old Murphy...