February 2002

A survivor shares dangerous fireground experiences and details the lessons learned from them.

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As you sit down to watch the Olympics on TV this month, one gold medal you won’t see awarded is to all the fire agencies in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities that have...

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 ...

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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...

Stephen J. Ruda tours one of the most visited of all the 102 fire stations of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Stephen J. Ruda reviews his experiences as a technical advisor on a new film in which Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a Los Angeles firefighter.

Jerry Holt reports from the scene of a rescue operation with a dramatic – and happy – twist.

Francis L. Brannigan describes a fireground hazard facing firefighters around the country.

Ted Jarboe and Bob Stephan outline the command action guidelines that can be used to manage the consequences of a chemical attack.

Dave Jacobs previews the third annual training conference focusing on firefighter safety and survival.

Matt Rogers offers another option for handling trench-rescue incidents.

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...

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