July 2008

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Exhaust Removal

Air Vacuum Corp.

June 4, 2012
AIRVAC 911 offers a hose-free exhaust removal system for fire and EMS stations.
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Rescue

Amkus, Inc.

Sept. 3, 2008
AMKUS has been providing top quality hydraulic extrication equipment and rescue systems to Departments around the world for over 30 years.
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Pumps & Valves

A.H. Stock Mfg. Corp.

Sept. 2, 2008
AH Stock Manufacturing is the manufacturer of Newton Kwik Dump Valves for fire department tanker apparatus.
Safety & Health

A Close Call for Us, A Direct Hit for Others

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...

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Safety & Health

Does Aggressive Firefighting Cause Firefighters to Become Caught and Trapped?

July 1, 2008
By request of the author, this article is not available online.
Leadership

Confronting the Dangers Of Lightweight Construction

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...
Operations & Training

Preventing Firefighter Disorientation In Large Enclosed Structures - Part 1

July 1, 2008
William Mora discusses the dangers of firefighter disorientation in part one of this series.
Operations & Training

"Taxpayer" Fires: 20 Tips for Safety & Survival - Part 1

July 1, 2008
Curtis S.D. Massey talks about refining the way fires are fought in one-story commercial buildings.
Safety & Health

Personal Protective Equipment

July 1, 2008
Firehouse Magazine invites a cross-section of PPE manufacturers to join our latest roundtable discussion centering on firefighter safety issues.
Run Surveys

2007 National Run Survey - Part 2

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 ...
Safety & Health

Rapid Intervention Skills & Tactics

July 1, 2008
By request of the author, this article is not available online.
Operations & Training

Vacant Property Security Systems

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...
Safety & Health

Engineered Wooden I-Beams

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...
Tech & Comm

Funding Your Thermal Imager - Part 2

July 1, 2008
In last month's column, we discussed the funding of a thermal imaging program via budgetary set-asides. While this is often the best way to fund your program, it certainly fails...
Rescue

Hazmat Response In Baltimore City

July 1, 2008
It isn't often that I get the opportunity to write about an organization that I have the pleasure to work with on a regular basis as fire marshal and hazmat team member at the...
Apparatus

NFPA 1901 Changes and Their Effects On Emergency Vehicle Driving

July 1, 2008
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus has undergone a revision cycle offering changes that will affect contracts signed on...
Rescue

Small Car Rescue Challenges - Part 1

July 1, 2008
SUBJECT: Small Car Rescue Challenges -- Part 1 Topic: 2008 Smart FortwoOBJECTIVE: Given information about the 2008 Smart Fortwo vehicle, rescuers will be able to explain the safety...
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Community Risk Reduction

Alert-All Corporation

Jan. 1, 2006
Alert-All designed the original Tot Finder Fire Rescue Sticker and is the creator of Freddie Firefighter, Cappy Firedog, Today’s Heroes, Fire Safety Xtreme Team that appear in...