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  • February 2002

    • February 2002

    Rescue

    Training For Successful Trench Rescues

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Michael Daley describe the ways in which rescuers can train to respond successfully to these emergencies.Today's fire-rescue service must be prepared for all types of emergencies...
    Rescue

    The “Vac-Truck”

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Matt Rogers offers another option for handling trench-rescue incidents.
    Community Risk

    Fire Department Customer Service: What Is It? Who Gets It?

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Michael J. Peel tells why every encounter with the public presents an opportunity to leave your customers with favorable impressions of your fire department.
    Rescue

    On The Job – Iowa: Trench Recovery Becomes A Rescue

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Jerry Holt reports from the scene of a rescue operation with a dramatic – and happy – twist.
    Operations & Training

    Wildland Fire Season 2001 Recap

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Robert M. Winston reviews last year’s wildland fire season and looks at what’s ahead for 2002.

    More content from February 2002

    Apparatus

    The Case For Amber Emergency Warning Lights

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Article Available Online Soon!
    Safety & Health

    OSHA Adopts New Needlestick Safety Directive

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Article Available Online Soon!
    Rescue

    Rear Design Features Of Vehicles – Part 1

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Article Available Online Soon!
    Tech & Comm

    Technology, Terrorism And Politics

    Feb. 1, 2002
    This column has created an internal struggle within my soul about technology issues for the fire service. While I have in the past looked well beyond the present technologies ...
    Operations & Training

    Simulations

    Feb. 1, 2002
    By request of the author, this article is not available online
    Leadership

    A Change Of Heart On Capitol Hill

    Feb. 1, 2002
    When I wrote last month’s column, there was good reason to be pessimistic about the 2002 economic outlook and its impact on the fire-rescue service. It still looks grim at the...
    Community Risk

    Welcome To The Show

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Stephen J. Ruda tours one of the most visited of all the 102 fire stations of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
    Community Risk

    Lights, Camera, Action…

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Stephen J. Ruda reviews his experiences as a technical advisor on a new film in which Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a Los Angeles firefighter.
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls

    Feb. 1, 2002
    A survivor shares dangerous fireground experiences and details the lessons learned from them.
    Operations & Training

    Combustible Metal Deck Roofs: The Unknown Hazard

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Francis L. Brannigan describes a fireground hazard facing firefighters around the country.
    Operations & Training

    “Vision 2002 – For Firefighters By Firefighters”

    Feb. 1, 2002
    Dave Jacobs previews the third annual training conference focusing on firefighter safety and survival.