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  • October 2015

    • October 2015

    Volunteer and Rural Firefighting: SLICERS in the rural fire environment. Plus, Tech Rescue Training, Fire Prevention Research on Residential Fire Sprinklers, the Volunteer Run Survey, the 2014 Community Service Awards and more.
    Photos by Ron Moore
    The increasing installation of run-flat tires will challenge rescue personnel not familiar with the difference between run-flats and a conventional tire. When a vehicle has run-flat tires (shown here), it is not practical to expect responders at an incident scene to know that. Although small markings may be present along the sidewall of the tire, no responder is expected to look in that detail at the information on the tire of a crash-damaged vehicle. We just need to know how to get the vehicle stabilized as quickly and efficiently as possible.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Vehicle Stabilization Techniques—Part 2

    Ron Moore
    Oct. 1, 2015
    In Part 2, Ron Moore describes how to overcome tire deflation challenges.
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    Leadership

    As Firehouse Sees It: Critical Conversations

    Timothy E. Sendelbach
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Following an op-ed in the Washington Post that angered many in the fire service, Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach explains why we must be able to educate the citizens ...
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    Thermal Imaging: One Tool, Many Uses

    Carl Nix
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Carl Nix covers how thermal imagers can be used at MVAs and during search activities.
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    Leadership

    Fire Politics: Protecting the Protectors

    Kevin O’Connor
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Kevin O'Connor explains why every firefighter should have the right to organize and bargain collectively.
    Art Reitz and his son, Justin
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    2014 Firehouse Community Service Awards

    Oct. 1, 2015
    We are pleased to announce the newest honorees in our 2014 Firehouse Magazine Community Service Awards program. We take pride in highlighting the actions of these outstanding ...

    More content from October 2015

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    SLICERS in the Rural Fire Environment

    Tom Kuntz
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Tom Kuntz explains firefighting tactics related to flow path and cooling during fire attack in rural areas.
    Photo by Dave Stewart
    Manchester, NH, Aug. 2, 2015
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    Hot Shots 10/15

    Oct. 1, 2015
    Recent fires from around the country
    Photo by Peter Danzo
    The fireground is a dynamic place, and firefighters and fire officers must be mindful to avoid complacency in their operations.
    Safety & Health

    The Normalization of Deviance

    John Dixon
    Oct. 1, 2015
    John Dixon addresses the concept of the "normalization of deviance," explaining how firefighters must battle complacency so they do not succumb to the "drift into failure."
    Photos by Joseph C. Sperber
    Prior to the collapse of the ductwork, firefighters operate a 2-1/2' hoseline off first-due Engine 967 to darken down the fire.
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls: Ductwork Falls on Firefighter at Industrial Fire

    Billy Goldfeder
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Part 2: Billy Goldfeder describes an incident in ductwork fell on a firefighter for the Westbury Fire Department and how crews managed to get him out.
    Image Courtesy of W.L. Gore
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    Tools & Technologies: The Evolution of Breathability in Turnout Gear

    Holly Blake
    Oct. 1, 2015
    In the past 50 years, the evolution of protective barriers in turnout garments has had a significant impact on firefighter safety and performance at the fire scene.
    Glen Ellman
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    Leadership

    Chief Concerns: Be the “Attention-to-Detail” Guy

    Oct. 1, 2015
    Chief Marc Bashoor explains why we must pay attention, stay fully focused and be ready to go at all times.
    Photo by Rob Reardon
    Training is critical when it comes to your team being ready for complex technical rescue situations.
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    Tech Rescue Training

    Ruel Douvillier
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Ruel Douvillier offers advice on how to build a training program around NFPA 1006.
    Willie Cirone
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    Careers & Education

    2014 Volunteer Run Survey

    Oct. 1, 2015
    Firehouse Magazine proudly presents its 27th annual Volunteer Run Survey. For this year’s survey, we received responses from volunteer fire departments in 26 states. Listed here...
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    Fire Dispatch: The 9-1-1 Experience

    Barry Furey
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Barry Furey explains why training your citizens to properly report emergencies can help dispatchers and crews.
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    Rescue

    Fire Law: AED Reporting Requirements

    Curt Varone
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Curt Varone explains the legal issues related to AED acquisition and use.
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    Operations & Training

    The Fire Scene: Know the Role of the Engine Company Chauffeur

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Chief Salka explains that the engine company chauffeur must perform several critical skills at any fire incident.
    Leadership

    EMS: Suicide by Social Media

    Gary Ludwig
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Gary Ludwig advises to not let a thoughtless social media post end your career.
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    NFFF: New Goals

    NFFF New Goals Campaign: Wildland Firefighting

    Ronald Siarnicki
    Oct. 1, 2015
    We must ensure that wildland operations are a priority as we refine the LSIs, Ronald Siarnicki says.
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    Research Shows Residential Sprinklers Save Lives

    Keshia Pollack
    Aug. 24, 2015
    The authors describe the benefits residential sprinklers offer firefighters, and discuss the need for expanding the use of residential sprinkler systems as a strategy to reduce...