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  • December 2014

    • December 2014

    On Oct. 23, we lost our Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Harvey Eisner. We pay tribute to Harvey with a special 28-page supplement commemorating his incredible life.
    Community Risk Reduction

    Close Calls: It Was Rarely A “Close Call”…

    Dec. 1, 2014
    A Close Calls tribute to Harvey Eisner
    Photos by Robert Burke
    The Bentonville and Bella Vista fire department hazardous materials teams work closely together.
    Hazmat/Specialty

    Hazmat Response: Training & Equipping A Local Hazmat Team

    Dec. 1, 2014
    Benton and Washington counties formed a regional hazardous materials response team as businesses opened in the region.
    “Our long-term vision is that of a fully aware, fully connected and fully integrated responder.” - Dr. Robert P. Griffin Jr.
    Community Risk Reduction

    Firehouse Interview: Dr. Robert P. Griffin, Jr.

    Charles Werner
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Interview with Dr. Robert P. Griffin Jr. of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Apparatus

    Industry News 12/14

    Dec. 1, 2014
    SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. has announced that David Rider has joined the company as the regional sales manager for the Midwest. In this position, Rider is responsible for sales ...

    More content from December 2014

    Leadership

    Command Post: Going for the Gold: Learn to Deal with People

    Dr. Harry Carter
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Why do some people have a tendency to cause problems for other people? For those of you who have been in the fire service for more than a day, particularly fire officers, interpersonal...
    Photo courtesy of IAFC
    IAFC department directors and executive staff, including Mark Light, IAFC's CEO and executive director, accepted the Ice Bucket challenge and collected donations from the IAFC staff, who bid their own money for a chance to dump ice water on their bosses.
    Professional Associations & Services

    Scuttlebutt 12-14

    Steven Shaw
    Dec. 1, 2014
    IAFC Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge…
    Photo courtesy of National Park Service
    Edison film company film a fire department drill in 1906.
    Operations & Training

    Rekindles 12/14

    Paul Hashagen
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Fires from 100 years ago
    Hoselines & Water Appliances

    The Fire Scene: Hoseline Varieties: Tools to Fight Fires

    Dec. 1, 2014
    How to select the correct attack hose size and length
    Photo by David Passalugo
    CHEEKTOWAGA NY, OCT. 4, 2014
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 12/14

    Dec. 1, 2014
    Recent fires from around the country
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    Photos by Mike Daley
    Photo 1. The rescue team’s job is to remove the victim from harm, in any direction.
    Rope

    Technical Rescue: Main Line and Belay Systems – Part 3

    Dec. 1, 2014
    Mike Daley discusses the use of mechanical advantage systems and safety/belay systems for the first arriving companies.
    Photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
    THE BEECHWOOD HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY in Borough of Middlesex, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Cyclone II low-hosebed pumper.
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 12/14

    Dec. 1, 2014
    New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
    Photos by Ron Moore
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    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: New Vehicle Technology Update, Part 1

    Dec. 1, 2014
    Recognition & Familiarization with New Vehicle Features, Operating Systems, & Components
    Thermal Imagers

    Thermal Imaging: Saving Time, Saves Lives

    John Hays
    Dec. 1, 2014
    Firefighting thermal imagers for specialized rescues
    EMS

    EMS: Don’t Listen To Chicken Little

    Dec. 1, 2014
    Stop and take a breath on Ebola
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    PPE

    Lightweight Loft (LWL) Jacket

    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Oct. 14, 2014
    W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES has expanded its line of flame-retardant (FR) military apparel.
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    Computers & Accessories

    NAUTIZ X8 Ultra-Rugged Handheld

    Handheld US, HHCS
    Sept. 24, 2014
    Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the launch of its brand-new NAUTIZ X8 rugged PDA.
    Uni Mac Uw Opl Family
    Stations

    UniMac Unveils New Washer-Extractors

    UniMac/Alliance Laundry Systems
    Aug. 19, 2014
    UniMac, a leading provider of on-premises laundry equipment, unveils its redesigned UW 85-160-pound hardmount washer-extractors, engineered to be the longest-lasting, most durable...