July 1999

More content from July 1999

Michael Fox reports on a gas-fueled fire that struck a high-rise apartment building.
July 1, 1999
Raymond Lehr details one of the most challenging fire and rescue incidents in the history of the Baltimore City Fire Department.
July 1, 1999
Gregg Gerner and Frank C. Schaper describe a dangerous fire and subsequent investigation.
July 1, 1999
Marc S. Bashoor describes how a Maryland fire department and other agencies took advantage of a unique opportunity - to use a 13-floor apartment building for live fire training...
July 1, 1999
Michael Garlock reports on a fire station that took a direct hit from a tornado, and how its crew conducted search and rescue operations in unbelievable conditions.
July 1, 1999
Rarely has a story provoked so much heated reaction as our May column about a fire chief who was arrested for shutting down an interstate highway at the scene of a serious accident...
July 1, 1999
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July 1, 1999
It's summertime! Summertime usually means some fun times and with this column we can have some fun when we explore some of the acronyms, "snigletts" and axioms some creative people...
July 1, 1999
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July 1, 1999
Terrorism has been a hot topic throughout the emergency response community for the past several years. Acts of terrorism occurring within the United States are a very real possibility...
July 1, 1999
Robert Morris provides a step-by-step guide to forcing entry to padlocked properties.
July 1, 1999
James E. Campbell points out the importance of knowledge, experience and teamwork in making a "good stretch."
July 1, 1999
Francis L. Brannigan, SPFE Fellow, continues his series of articles, "The Building Is Your Enemy," with a valuable lesson for all firefighters.
July 1, 1999
Thomas M. Kennedy reports on legislation proposed in Congress to appropriate $5 billion to America’s career and volunteer fire departments over five years.
July 1, 1999
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Robert M. Winston recalls a fire that killed 14 wildland firefighters in 1994 and focuses on the lessons learned to help prevent another tragedy.
July 1, 1999
A report on the newest technologies available for protecting wildland firefighters.
July 1, 1999
Robert M. Winston reviews a new large-screen film spotlighting the brave men and women who fight wildfires.
July 1, 1999
The May 1999 Emergency Vehicle Operations column explored the best ways to evaluate an emergency vehicle pre-emption system. The next logical step is to seek out a fire department...
July 1, 1999