August 2002

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Recently, I have been advocating the creation of a website that would provide information to the nation's first responders. I would like to update you on several initiatives that...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
The fire center combines an aviation program, an incident coordination and communications center, a fire cache, an air tanker base, the Prescott Interagency Hotshot Crew, a helitack...
Aug. 1, 2002
Question: Does a fire department need to be large with a significant budget to effectively market itself to the citizens, organizations and institutions in its jurisdiction? Answer...
Aug. 1, 2002
It's a hot Friday night in the city and your ambulance and the engine company stationed at your engine house are dispatched to an assault on the street. You are provided with ...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
Perhaps you are wondering how we are going to integrate back-to-basics ideas and breaking news out of Lairdsville, NY. Hang on. Many of you have been following the criminal trial...
Aug. 1, 2002
Traffic crashes are among the leading causes of firefighter fatalities. An estimated one-third of these deaths occur when an emergency worker is struck while operating at the ...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
In the 11 months since last September's terrorist attack, no group has been showered with more praise and hero-worship than the nation's firefighters. It has been gratifying, ...
Aug. 1, 2002
Survivors share dangerous fireground experiences and detail what was learned from them.
Aug. 1, 2002
Kansas City, MO, Fire Chief Richard “Smokey” Dyer outlines his department’s current issues and plans for the future.
Aug. 1, 2002
Dennis L. Rubin concludes his series on adapting aviation industry practices to the fire service with a call to action for firefighters, officers and chiefs.
Aug. 1, 2002
Bill Wade describes an unusual emergency involving a small plane that was deliberately crashed into a Tampa high-rise.
Aug. 1, 2002
Firehouse® continues to present the extraordinary stories of those FDNY firefighters who were at the scene of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Aug. 1, 2002
Thomas R. Creamer outlines the true limitations and potential of the weapon utilizations involved in the emerging terrorist threat.
Aug. 1, 2002