October 1998

Operations & Training

High-Rise Firefighting - Part 2

Oct. 1, 1998
High-rise fires have proven to be very deadly. Fires that caused large losses of life include:March 26, 1911 - Triangle Shirtwaist Co. fire in New York City (146 dead). June 5...
Leadership

A Firehouse Kitchen Conversation

Oct. 1, 1998
It could have been a kitchen-table conversation in any firehouse in America. There were strongly held (and expressed) views on controversial issues, humor, "war stories" about...
Safety & Health

Managing And Controlling Fireground Risks And Dangers - Part 2

Oct. 1, 1998
By request of the author, this article is not available online
Leadership

Election Campaign: Time To Raise Fire Issues

Oct. 1, 1998
Another election campaign is underway and the next few weeks present a small window of opportunity to let the politicians know about the issues that concern the fire-rescue service...
Rescue

Airbag Identification - Part 1

Oct. 1, 1998
Article Available Online Soon!

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Run Surveys

1998 volunteer Run Survey

Oct. 1, 1998
Firehouse® presents statistics compiled in our 10th annual survey of North America's volunteer fire departments.
Operations & Training

SWI Fire Protection At Grand Canyon National Park

Oct. 1, 1998
The Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) is one of the great "Wonders of the World." It is a geological marvel of nature that has been, and continues to be, carved out of rock by...