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  • August 2005

    • August 2005

    Leadership

    USFA Gains Prominence In DHS Restructuring

    Aug. 1, 2005
    The long-awaited restructuring plan for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raises more questions than it answers, but there are reasons for "cautious optimism" on the ...
    Courtesy of Selena Schmidt
    Selena and Glen Schmidt and their sons Trevin and Justin during a visit to Glen’s “workplace” in an Air Train Airways cockpit.
    Safety & Health

    The Family's Story

    Aug. 1, 2005
    My name is Glen Schmidt and I am Selena Schmidt's husband. Sunday, April 10, 2005, was my first day back home in McKinney, TX, from a business trip. I am an airline pilot for...
    Tech & Comm

    The IAFC's Guide To Interoperable Communications

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Communications problems and the inability to coordinate with other disciplines and jurisdictions have been recognized as significant operational limitations in every major incident...
    Photo courtesy of Bullard
    The Carmel, IN, Fire Department made a successful appeal for 11 thermal imagers through the city council. Officials offered council members hands-on demonstrations, as well as describing to them the life-saving capabilities of the technology.
    Tech & Comm

    Getting Thermal Imagers Through the Budget Process

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Introduction As budget time approaches, a number of fire departments will yet again request thermal imagers (TIs). Many departments will struggle to convince their budgetary ...

    More content from August 2005

    Photo by Ron Moore
    This field test involved intentionally cutting into and through a hatchback strut. At this point, there is obvious damage being inflicted to the strut; however, there is no failure of the strut itself.
    Rescue

    Pressurized Vessels On Vehicles: Part 1

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Subject: Pressurized Vessels on Vehicles - Part 1 Topic: Extrication Challenges Objective: Identify the extrication challenges presented by pressurized vessels on vehicles Task...
    Courtesy of Selena Schmidt
    Selena Schmidt out of intensive care.
    Safety & Health

    "I Am Not Going To Make It!" - Part 2

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Last month's Close Calls column featured very personal accounts by Fort Worth, TX, MedStar Medic Selena Schmidt, describing how she and fellow responders were struck and nearly...
    Careers & Education

    The NFA's Degrees-at-a-Distance Program

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Bill Lowe and Joanne Hildebrand review an option for fire service professionals interested in obtaining a college degree, which is one critical element for climbing the fire service...
    Courtesy Dave Jacobs
    Dave Jacobs: I dropped dead on Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at approximately 1409 hours.
    Safety & Health

    "I Survived"

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Dave Jacobs, a battalion chief and EMT for the City of Seattle Fire Department, details what he experienced when he dropped dead in the line of duty and was brought back to life...
    Safety & Health

    Medical Examinations for the Fire Service: The Key to Reducing Firefighter Deaths

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Dr. Raymond Basri provides a better understanding of fire physicals and describes some specific steps to help reduce firefighter deaths due to heart attacks.
    Photo By Curtis Massey
    Photo 6. DO NOT TRUST EPO SWITCHES!
    Operations & Training

    Changing High-Rise Fireground Tactics - The Dangers of Redundant Power Supplies

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Curtis S.D. Massey reviews the dangers of redundant power supplies including tenant UPS systems in part one of this series.
    Photo by Jeff Price
    Denver International Airport crews not only must respond to all airport incidents, but to those occurring on the miles of roadways and highways extending several miles away from the airport. Here sits one of the airport's E-ONE Titan HPR 8x8s, used for aircraft rescue and firefighting.
    Operations & Training

    The Challenge of Firefighting at Denver International Airport

    Aug. 1, 2005
    Jeff Price describes the numerous challenges the fire crew faces because they cover over 53 square miles of the eastern Colorado prairie.
    Run Surveys

    2004 National Run Survey: Part 3

    Aug. 1, 2005
    For the 24th year, the fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse to share and compare statistics. Part 3 features the nation's busiest stations, hazmats and heavy rescue units...