September 1997

Emergency Braking

Sept. 1, 1997

In the July 1997 column, we compiled a top 10 list for emergency vehicle operators. One item on the list involved emergency braking. This column will expand your knowledge of ...

Rescue

Minivans - Part 2

Sept. 1, 1997

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Community Risk

4-Legged Detectives Hunt Down Arsonists

Sept. 1, 1997

David Liscio explains how the use of accelerant-sniffing dogs at arson and other suspected crime scenes is rapidly increasing.

Community Risk

Interviews & Interrogations

Sept. 1, 1997

Daniel P. Higgins describes the different techniques used by interviewers and interrogators when investigating suspected arson cases.

Leadership

Providing EMS: Everyone Wants A Piece Of The Action

Sept. 1, 1997

Tension between the fire-rescue service and the private ambulance industry has escalated to a new level of anger and mistrust. It's part of a long-running, bitter battle over ...

More content from September 1997

Community Risk

Fire Prevention Week: Start Small & Think Big

Sept. 1, 1997

Mention "October" and you evoke thoughts of cool days, autumn leaves and Halloween. For firefighters, October also brings to mind Fire Prevention Week. Photo courtesy of Livonia...

Safety & Health

Firefighter Survival - Part 2

Sept. 1, 1997

In my July 1997 column, I outlined some of the topics and skills which must be taught to all of our members if we wish to avoid a tragedy. As I mentioned, the focus of survival...

Rescue

"Street Chemistry" For Emergency Responders - Part 3

Sept. 1, 1997

Two basic groups of chemical compounds are formed from elements: salts and non-salts. Within each group are families of compounds that have particular hazards associated with ...

Community Risk

Organizing A Community Fire Defense Plan

Sept. 1, 1997

We have spent a great deal of time on gathering fire risk data, as well as its analysis. What has been covered to this point? We have identified risk as a concern; one which is...