April 4, 1903: CHICAGO - Flames tore through a seven-story building belonging to an undertakers' supply company. Several severe explosions caused the fire to spread to an eyeglass...
When preparing our departments and personnel for the next terrorist event, a new concept has emerged that needs to be addressed before the event happens. This is the concept of...
What is a "true emergency" and how does it affect me as an emergency vehicle operator? Most states' vehicle and traffic laws define emergency operation this way: "The operating...
In 1994, Bob Erwin moved to Madras, OR, and joined the Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service as the training officer. Little did he know that the job change would eventually...
SUBJECT:Roof Airbag SystemsTOPIC:Identifying A-Pillar Stored Gas Inflator ModulesOBJECTIVE:Develop procedures for determining the presence of stored gas inflator modules mounted...
While traveling in New Jersey recently, I saw several disturbing emergency vehicle operations. First, an engine company was responding to a call in a downtown building, with its...
"There are no new lessons to be learned from this fire; only old lessons that tragically went unheeded." I first heard those sad words 48 years ago when I was interviewing Percy...
Gregory J. DeHaven and Michael Prete describe a historical training opportunity: using a seven-story building, scheduled for demolition, to provide “high-rise” tactical and operational...
Jeff Hood, Bryan Hudson and Bill Lowe report on a most unusual “auto-accident-with-persons-pinned” call and review many of the extrication and medical treatment challenges experienced...