June 2004

Tech & Comm

Thermal Imaging: Company Drills

June 1, 2004
So far, this column has reviewed three different thermal imaging topics. We have looked at using thermal imagers in the size-up process, as well as in the well-known application...
Rescue

Dual-Stage Airbag Systems

June 1, 2004
SUBJECT:AirbagsTOPIC:Dual-Stage AirbagsOBJECTIVE:Understand the design and operation of dual-stage or dual-threshold airbag systems.TASK:Explain what a dual-stage or dual-threshold...
Safety & Health

Much More Than a Close Call

June 1, 2004
Chief Goldfeder writes: Each month, dozens of Firehouse® readers submit accounts of events to be considered for “Close Calls.” This installment reports on a fire that became much...
Leadership

Activity On The Hill: You Need To Stay Informed

June 1, 2004
Hal Bruno has asked me to pinch hit on his column once again, and I am happy to do so. Speaking of Hal, he is such a special man. Having undergone six-way heart bypass surgery...
Community Risk

"The Four Ps": Part 4 - Price

June 1, 2004
Question: How should we approach the pricing of our services in the context of marketing? Specifically, what are the necessary and available tools for us to demonstrate the cost...

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Operations & Training

Notebook Nuggets: The Engine Company - Mistactics

June 1, 2004
Richard J. Blatus and Thomas J. Richardson discuss scenarios that can happen if your department doesn?t address potential problems before they occur.
Run Surveys

2003 National Run Survey - Part 1

June 1, 2004
For the 23rd year, the fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse? to share and compare statistics. Part 1 features fire department profiles and total calls for 2003.
Operations & Training

On the Job - New York: Arson Fire Destroys Downtown Shops in Watertown

June 1, 2004
Jay K. Bradish reviews operations and mutual aid responses to a $2 million fire.
Operations & Training

On the Job - Ohio: 18 Departments Respond To Garfield Heights Magnesium Fire

June 1, 2004
Jay K. Bradish reports on a five-alarm fire and explosions involving magnesium.
LODDS

Death in the Line of Duty

June 1, 2004
Firehouse? Magazine offers valuable information in this series of reports from the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program.
LODDS

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Firefighter Life Safety Summit Report: Part 1 - Overview

June 1, 2004
J. Gordon Routley presents an overview of the unprecedented gathering of the leadership of the American fire service in part one of this series.