July 1999

Rescue

Anthrax Scares: The Bomb Threat Of The 90s

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...
Safety & Health

Firefighters Caught And Trapped

July 1, 1999
By request of the author, this article is not available online
Leadership

Arrest Of Fire Chief Points To Need For Guidelines

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...

More content from July 1999

Run Surveys

National Run Survey - Part 2

July 1, 1999
Firehouse® Magazine provides the latest compilation of statistics on North American career fire departments, including busiest companies and pay and staffing levels.
Apparatus

A Pre-Emption System Success Story

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...
Operations & Training

"Wildfire: Feel The Heat"

July 1, 1999
Robert M. Winston reviews a new large-screen film spotlighting the brave men and women who fight wildfires.
Operations & Training

Building A Better Fire Shelter

July 1, 1999
A report on the newest technologies available for protecting wildland firefighters.
South Canyon Fire Report Cover
Operations & Training

The South Canyon Fire: A Remembrance Five Years Later

July 1, 1999
Robert M. Winston recalls a fire that killed 14 wildland firefighters in 1994 and focuses on the lessons learned to help prevent another tragedy.
Leadership

The FIRE Bill: The Firefighter Investment And Response Enhancement Act

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.