May 2003

Patrick Pauly reports on a house fire where the water supply stopped, two collapses occurred and a firefighter was trapped. Share the many lessons learned at this unusual incident...

Hank Christen and Michael Malone outline the concept of force protection, which lets a fire-EMS agency remain in a secure posture, ensuring that the organizational missions are...

Michael M. Dugan offers his Tip 4: Watch out for falling window air conditioners.

Joseph T. Berry outlines specific hazards facing firefighters operating below portable window air conditioners.

Steve Meyer examines the issue of funding for small fire departments, with suggestions for maximizing resources.

Charles Werner tracks down answers to the question, “What is interoperability?” and defines it meaning for the fire-rescue service.

Bernard D. Dyer & Thomas M. Sullivan tell why changing strategy at an incident may be the most difficult and demanding decision-making process that an incident commander can experience...

It's time for another update on the latest attempt to sabotage the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (FIRE Act), which has a history of close calls that constantly threaten...

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SUBJECT:2003-2004 Model Vehicles, Part 1 of 2TOPIC:New Technology Features UpdateOBJECTIVE:Update responder awareness of new technology features of selected 2003 and 2004 model...

This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow. I am a chief officer of our volunteer fire company and I am approaching two decades as a firefighter. ...

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Most everyone involved with hazardous materials response is familiar with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) placard and label system for transportation of hazardous ...