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    Photo by Chris E. Mickal/IFPA
    A helicopter makes a water drop on several dwellings. Extensive flooding barred apparatus from gaining access to the area.
    Harvey Eisner reports on the hurricane that devastated the Gulf Coast and discusses his interview with New Orleans District Fire Chief Chris E. Mickal.
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Photo courtesy of Okauchee VFD
    Sixty-five firefighters operated 10 pumpers; two aerial devices; 14 tankers; deck guns; portable monitors and numerous handlines to control the fire.
    Coverage of a blaze at a senior condominium complex under construction; Plus the latest "Hot Spots on the Web".
    Oct. 1, 2005
    August Vernon discusses agency response to reports of suspicious packages or events reported to involve improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Firehouse Magazine proudly presents its 17th annual compilation of statistics on America's volunteer fire service, featuring total runs and data on staffing, budgets and apparatus...
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Heather Schafer reports on the challenge of recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and pinpoints the reasons.
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Timothy S. Wall discusses assistance and educational opportunities to enhance your retention and recruiting efforts.
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Rich Meyer continues his series on fitness, fat loss and function by exploring fat-loss issues and the five parts to a program.
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Photo by Tom Shand
    The body interior is equipped with a bench seat for six personnel with an enclosed storage area for folding, roof and extension ladders together with several Clemens and halligan hooks.
    Michael Wilbur and Tom Shand detail one of the most important items for your apparatus committee to consider: developing a comprehensive tool and equipment list.
    Oct. 1, 2005
    The debacle of the response to Hurricane Katrina has resulted in the appointment of Chief R. David Paulison to be acting director of the battered Federal Emergency Management...
    Oct. 1, 2005
    By request of the author, this article is not available online
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Photos by Keith D. Cullom/IFPA
    Whether there is a plane crash, train wreck, storm or other large-scale disaster, a large incident command team will be needed to handle the situation.
    In a departure from our normal Close Calls format, we want to provide some thoughts on the Hurricane Katrina situation from a fire standpoint, as it in many respects relates ...
    Oct. 1, 2005