October 2002

Apparatus

The Apparatus Architect – Part 11: Designing Engine Company Apparatus

Oct. 1, 2002
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur continue their series on preparing specifications for apparatus by reviewing considerations when designing body compartments and storage areas on ...
Safety & Health

Close Calls: Anatomy Of A Tragedy

Oct. 1, 2002
Ron Baran presents a valuable lesson in what can go wrong at a fire when standard operating procedures are disregarded.
Rescue

NJ Hazmat Teams Treat Thousands Of 9/11 Victims

Oct. 1, 2002
Jeff Kaplan describes the operation that enabled more than 8,000 victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center to escape to safety and to undergo decontamination.Article...
Operations & Training

On The Job – Wisconsin: Mukwonago & Mutual Aid Crews Battle “The Fire Of A Lifetime”

Oct. 1, 2002
Tammy Viola reports from the scene of a multi-alarm fire at a remote resort property that necessitated an all-tanker operation. Over 200 firefighters responded from three counties...
Operations & Training

High-Rise Risk Assessment And Management

Oct. 1, 2002
Peter E. Hayden and Joseph W. Pfeifer outline steps an incident commander can take when faced with a terrorist attack on a high-rise building involving a large amount of explosives...

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Run Surveys

2002 Volunteer Run Survey

Oct. 1, 2002
Firehouse® Magazine proudly presents its 14th annual compilation of statistics on America's volunteer fire service, featuring total runs and data on staffing, budgets and apparatus...
Safety & Health

Should – Or Can – The Fire Service Be Safe?

Oct. 1, 2002
The high number of FDNY members who were killed on 9/11 has fixated us. To lose 343 members of a department is in itself not only catastrophic, but also worthy of causing changes...
Rescue

Mercedes-Benz Automobile Side & Rear Window Glass

Oct. 1, 2002
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Community Risk

Media Marketing: Getting The Message Across – Part 1

Oct. 1, 2002
Question: How do I get my marketing message across to the public in the most effective way within the constraints my budget? Answer: Whether a department is successful in achieving...
Operations & Training

Fires In Nursing Homes & Assisted-Living Facilities: Incident Considerations

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

Campaign 2002: Time To Ask Tough Questions

Oct. 1, 2002
Once upon a time, 16 years ago, there was a member of Congress who promised to support legislation that concerned the fire-rescue service. But when it came time to pass an important...
Community Risk

Do We Really Understand “Curiosity Fires”?

Oct. 1, 2002
Robert E. Cole, Ph.D., Robert Crandall and Carolyn E. Kourofsky explain why fires attributed to “fireplay” are anything but “low-risk” incidents.