July 2008

More content from July 2008

Jay K. Bradish reports on a nine-alarm blaze with firefighters from nine departments responding to the scene.
July 1, 2008
Editor's note: This month's Chief Concerns column is a departure from our usual format, in that it takes the form of an interview with one nationally prominent fire chief conducted...
July 1, 2008
Many times in the past, I have written about the need for our leaders to have a vision for the future. Far too many among us simply sit back and allow the wave of changes within...
July 1, 2008
Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective...
July 1, 2008
A system being used to secure doorways and window openings in vacant structures and structures under construction may present a significant forcible-entry challenge to firefighters...
July 1, 2008
By request of the author, this article is not available online.
July 1, 2008
Several firefighters recently escaped with their lives at a fire in a lightweight-truss-constructed dwelling. The fire was similar to the incident last year that killed a Prince...
July 1, 2008
Firehouse® Magazine invited a cross-section of personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers to join our latest roundtable discussion centering on firefighter safety issues...
July 1, 2008
BROOKLYN, NY: July 1, 1908 -- Smoke from a fire believed to be incendiary in origin rose through the four-story brick tenement at 255 South First St. in Williamsburg. The cellar...
July 1, 2008
Harvey Eisner reviews highlights from the major issues, emergency incidents and fire service events presented over the last 25 years at Firehouse Expo.
July 1, 2008
For the 27th year, the career fire service takes to the pages of the Firehouse Magazine to share and compare. Part 2 details the total calls as well as the busiest engine and ...
July 1, 2008
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur detail the need to design safety into your fleet.
July 1, 2008
By request of the author, this article is not available online.
July 1, 2008
Jay K. Bradish details a general-alarm fire that destroyed the historic Bernat Mill and required large-scale mutual aid.
July 1, 2008
Harvey Eisner interviews the fire commissioner about his current position and 28 years in the department.
July 1, 2008
John G. Dahms, Richard A. Mueller and David F. Peterson continue their discussion on leadership skills and abilities that are essential at every level of organization.
July 1, 2008
Kimberly Alyn focuses on the need of new recruits for strong leadership models and outstanding training.Be prepared for a new generation that will be entering the fire service...
July 1, 2008
Allen W. Baldwin reviews what the fire service can learn from military leaders at the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond.
July 1, 2008
Firehouse Magazine invites a cross-section of PPE manufacturers to join our latest roundtable discussion centering on firefighter safety issues.
July 1, 2008
Curtis S.D. Massey talks about refining the way fires are fought in one-story commercial buildings.
July 1, 2008
William Mora discusses the dangers of firefighter disorientation in part one of this series.
July 1, 2008
A recent series of fires is causing fire departments to take a new and harder look at lightweight building construction and the risk it poses to firefighters. The scope of the...
July 1, 2008
By request of the author, this article is not available online.
July 1, 2008
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Firehouse Expo, it's hard to not look back to the wonderful past. Firehouse Expo brings back lots of great memories, great times and excellent...
July 1, 2008
If you have been near a radio or a TV this political season, you probably heard the three leading candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties debating one another on ...
July 1, 2008