December 2002

Congress Compromises To Create Department Of Homeland Security

Dec. 1, 2002

In one of its first acts, the lame-duck session of the 107th Congress was expected to pass the bill that will create the Department of Homeland Security. It is the largest government...

Operations & Training

Roof Truck Work

Dec. 1, 2002

By request of the author, this article is not available online

Fitchburg Ladder 3 readies its ladder pipe for defensive operations.

Operations & Training

On The Job – Massachusetts: Fire Consumes Historic Ballroom In Lunenburg

Dec. 1, 2002

Scott LaPrade describes operations at the scene of a fire that engulfed a nearly century-old amusement park.

Operations & Training

On The Job – Michigan: Defensive Attack Stops Zeeland Feed Mill Fire

Dec. 1, 2002

Jay K. Bradish reports on the strategies put in place to mitigate a major fire in a pet-food manufacturing facility.

Safety & Health

Close Calls

Dec. 1, 2002

Survivors share dangerous fireground experiences and detail what was learned from them.

More content from December 2002

A Santee engine company operates in front of the environmental building, which is capable of performing “hot” fires.

Operations & Training

Heartland Fire Training Facility: 29 Years Of Cooperative Spirit

Dec. 1, 2002

Just east of San Diego, a Joint Powers Authority exists for the purpose of providing a training facility for local fire departments. What makes this facility unusual is the fact...

Apparatus

Apparatus Placement: Scene Safety At Highway Incidents

Dec. 1, 2002

Historically, firefighters have been killed or injured while working at the scene of highway incidents. And there is an increasing awareness of the dangers of fireground operations...

Leadership

Racy Fundraisers Can Cause Trouble

Dec. 1, 2002

Plans for a bawdy fundraiser at a suburban volunteer fire station led to a serious public relations problem and potential legal troubles. Prompt and strong action by fire district...

Safety & Health

Fitness Initiative Pays Off, Professionally & Personally

Dec. 1, 2002

As an industry, firefighters always have been at the top of the list of dangerous occupations. It took, however, the tragic attack on America to bring the reality of how physically...

Rescue

Vehicle Rescue Instructor Safety Guidelines – Part 1

Dec. 1, 2002

SUBJECT:Safety During Vehicle Rescue Practical Skills TrainingTOPIC:Implementing Safety Guidelines for Practical Skills Vehicle Rescue TrainingOBJECTIVE:Develop and implement ...

Safety & Health

Are We On The Right Road?

Dec. 1, 2002

In the June issue, I wrote a Chief Concerns column titled "The Right Road" that raised the question of whether or not we in the U.S. fire service are taking the right initiatives...