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  • April 2014

    • April 2014

    Photo by Tracey Dolan
    A deputy chief arrived on the scene initially with light smoke visible. This photo shows the house prior to it becoming heavily involved in fire. At this incident, officers and members operating on the scene saw warning signs and took immediate measures to get their members out in time.
    Operations & Training

    Close Calls: Light Smoke Showing, Then Heavy Fire & Major Collapse

    Billy Goldfeder
    April 1, 2014
    A fire that started in the basement of a home turned bad quickly.
    Investigation Equipment

    The Fire Service PIO: Beware the Pitfalls Of Social Media

    April 1, 2014
    As time passes, social media are being used by more people of all age groups for a variety of reasons and their use will only get larger and stronger. Social media is the ability...
    Image courtesy of Mercedes-Benz, USA.
    A responder with a smartphone that has a QR code reader app installed can scan either Mercedes-Benz QR code sticker and download the vehicle’s Rescue Card.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Mercedes-Benz Responder Safety Initiative

    Ron Moore
    April 1, 2014
    SUBJECT: Mercedes-Benz Responder Safety Initiative TOPIC: Mercedes-Benz QR Code Program OBJECTIVE: Become familiar with the Mercedes-Benz QR Code program and the Rescue Card information...
    Operations & Training

    Fire Wire 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    Jan. 23: Virginia Beach, VA – A bar was damaged and two neighboring businesses suffered light smoke damage after a fire in the back of the building. Firefighters suffered a minor...
    Pumper

    Industry News 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    KME has received an order from the Los Angeles Fire Department for 15 more custom pumpers. The award is part of a multi-year contract from which KME has already delivered almost...

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    Operations & Training

    On The Job Michigan: Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Lodge in Muskegon County

    Jay K. Bradish
    April 1, 2014
    WHITE LAKE FIRE AUTHORITYChief: Gregory HolmanPersonnel: 21 firefighters (combination department)Stations: 2Apparatus: 3 pumpers, 1 aerial, 1 chief’s vehicle, 1 medical response...
    Photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
    THE EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ, FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE eMAX rescue engine.
    Aerial

    New Deliveries 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    HALTOM CITY, TX, FIRE/RESCUE has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Cobra 100-foot midmount aerial platform mounted on a Rosenbauer Commander chassis. Components include a Rosenbauer...
    Photo by Gene Blevins
    Twenty-three people died, hundreds more were injured and thousands of homes were destroyed when a tornado with peak winds of 210 mph struck Moore, OK, and other areas around Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013.
    Careers & Education

    Disaster Response: Commanding the Storm: Lessons Learned From Oklahoma tornados - Part 3

    Pat King
    April 1, 2014
    Several challenges related to staging were identified in after-action meetings. Early in the response, multiple agencies established their own mobile command and staging areas...
    Leadership

    Firehouse Bullying: How to Recognize Trouble

    Steve Blackistone
    April 1, 2014
    It's easy to imagine how the social firehouse culture can lead to inappropriate behavior, but members need to learn from the mistakes of others.
    'The Untold Story offers a fascinating look at a major fire of historical significance in unprecedented detail.'
    Educational Materials

    Fire Law sidebar: Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Revisited

    Curt Varone
    April 1, 2014
    Students of fire history know that the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire occurred on May 28, 1977, in Southgate, KY, and claimed the lives of 167 people, making it the third-most...
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
    Fire departments that protect congested urban and suburban areas frequently encounter fires in structures that are built alongside one another. Extension into adjoining or nearby structures must be considered as an early possibility.
    Operations & Training

    Fireground Operations: 15 Priorities in Protecting Exposures: Part 2

    April 1, 2014
    Exterior exposures are a major concern for many fire departments. Fire departments that protect congested urban and suburban areas must deal with structures that are built alongside...
    Operations & Training

    The Fire Scene: Portable Ladder Tips: Storage & Placement

    John J. Salka Jr.
    April 1, 2014
    Portable ladders are among the most frequently used tools on the fireground and during firefighter training. Portable ladders let us climb both up and down and into and out of...
    Photo by Shane Mackichan
    NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JAN. 31, 2014
    Operations & Training

    HOT SHOTS 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JAN. 31, 2014 – An early-morning fire ripped through a three-story apartment complex, destroying all 31 suites and displacing nearly 40 people...
    Photos courtesy of the author
    Figure 4. Preferred test and flow hydrant locations on a dead-end water main.
    Careers & Education

    Rural Firefighting Academy: The Rural Pressurized Fire Hydrant – What’s It Worth? Part 3

    Dominic Colletti
    April 1, 2014
    Before you begin flow testing, ask the water utility for a hydrant map that shows a diagram of the water-supply system. Reviewing the system layout lets the tester understand ...
    Photo from the Collection of Fire Apparatus Journal
    Seven of these Ward LaFrance quads were placed into service by New York City in 1951 to provide ladder company service in outlying areas.
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect 4/14

    April 1, 2014
    For more than 100 years, fire departments have been operating with motorized ladder company apparatus. Seagrave Fire Apparatus is credited with delivering the first motor-driven...
    OSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS GROUP has introduced the Oshkosh Storm aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle
    Rescue

    New Products 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    ARFF ApparatusOSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS GROUP has introduced the Oshkosh Storm aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, engineered to provide a powerful, yet cost-effective...
    Photo by Jay K. Bradish/IFPA
    The structured and systematic 'four-box' ensures that the first-arriving company officer will nail the first-due strategic responsibility every time.
    Operations & Training

    Fireground Operations: How to Nail Your First-Due Strategic Responsibility Part 6

    Mark Emery/ Stewart Rose
    April 1, 2014
    Welcome back and thank you for your commitment to the development of a proud history and tradition of aggressive strategy. (You are committed, right?) This article formalizes ...
    Operations & Training

    Gunshots at the Century 16: 12 Killed, Dozens Injured In Colorado Mass Shooting

    John Scott
    April 1, 2014
    During the summer of 2012, the City of Aurora, CO, suffered an unimaginable horror. On July 20, at approximately 12:40 A.M., a gunman entered the rear emergency exit of Theater...
    Janet Wilmoth
    Building Components

    For the Record 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    Firehouse Launches Station Design Awards Program and WorkshopFirehouse announced plans to launch a station design awards program and design workshop in 2014. The expansion in ...
    Scott Gorgon (c.), Secretary Treasurer of the PFFN, presents their donation check to the American Red Cross.
    Careers & Education

    Scuttlebutt 4/14

    April 1, 2014
    Extreme Run to Benefit Fallen HeroesOn May 17 and 18, runners from around the country will gather in Santa Barbara, CA, to take part in the American Hotshots Extreme Run, a 10...
    Thermal Imagers

    Thermal Imaging: Your Next TI: Choose Wisely

    John Hays
    April 1, 2014
    With the ever-growing development of new technologies for the fire service, many fire departments are scrambling to implement and deploy the latest and most sophisticated products...
    Photo courtesy of Firehouse Chefs
    This month's featured dish: Carne asada tortas (Mexican steak sandwiches).
    Health & Fitness

    Firehouse Chefs Corner: Welcome to the Firehouse Chefs Corner

    Eddie Sell
    April 1, 2014
    Let me welcome all of you in the Firehouse® media family to the Firehouse Chefs Corner. As a career firefighter and a trained chef, I envisioned the concept for Firehouse Chefs...
    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: Leadership in Extreme Contexts

    Michael T. Geier
    April 1, 2014
    Leadership in extreme contexts, such as those experienced by wildland and urban firefighters, represents an area deserving of formal study given events such as 9/11, the wildfire...
    Gary Ludwig 11322565
    EMS

    EMS: What Is a "Community Paramedic"?

    Gary Ludwig
    April 1, 2014
    Did you ever wonder how something gets it names? What about an eggplant? It doesn’t look like an egg. Actually, eggplants came from Asia and were popular in the Near East long...
    Investigation Equipment

    Eisner: The Truth, the Whole Truth And Walking on Eggshells

    Harvey Eisner
    April 1, 2014
    Editor’s Note: The Firehouse staff wanted to share some of long-time Editor in Chief Harvey Eisner’s work. Harvey, a fixture on New York City firegrounds and at major events and...
    ACAF Systems' Compressed Air Foam Wheeled and Skid Mounted Extinguishers are available in 20- to 500-gallon configurations.
    Foam Systems

    Product Showcase 4/14

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2014
    Foam Systems & AccessoriesACAF SystemsThe next generation of foam firefighting is proven reliable in the most hazardous industrial environments. Engineered to meet and exceed ...
    Paul Snodgrass
    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: Assessing Higher Education's Role in the Fire Service

    Paul Snodgrass
    April 1, 2014
    For the better part of the seven years, I have been looking at the importance of higher education in the fire service. I’ve done this through numerous articles in Firehouse® Magazine...