August 2016

The August issue features stories on officer development, emergency communications, Part 3 of the National Run Survey and a special Fire Station Design supplement.
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Aug. 12, 2016
As part of our ongoing celebration of Firehouse Magazine’s 40th anniversary, we highlight one of the magazine’s most influential and guiding voices: Chief Harvey Eisner
At Bayside Fire Station in San Diego, glass doors and lighting will emphasize views into the apparatus bay during both the day and night, highlighting and featuring the engines and rigs like a new luxury car display.
Aug. 2, 2016
Rob Quigley and Maryanne Welton use two California stations to show how departments can achieve the right balance between a fire station’s public and private face.
Photo by Paul Shea
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Aug. 1, 2016
Recent fires from around the country.
Aug. 1, 2016
Gary Ludwig argues that fire departments should see some of the cost savings provided by their mobile integrated healthcare programs.
Photos Courtesy Raytown Fire Protection District
Raytown firefighters were trapped while searching after their hoseline burned through.
Aug. 1, 2016
Billy Goldfeder offers an incident review of a close call in which civilians were trapped and firefighters called a mayday.

More content from August 2016

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Balancing the risks we are willing to assume with live-fire training and the skills it provides
Image Courtesy Five Bugles Design Group
A station site must be located on, or adjacent to, a main travel artery that provides good access, egress, visibility for responding fire department emergency apparatus, and adequate public alerting of the fire department incoming and departing fire equipment.
Aug. 1, 2016
Ed Mishefske looks at the key considerations for fire station selection issues related to response times.
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Aug. 1, 2016
Mark Lamplugh offers tips for managing stress so it doesn’t manage you.
Historic preservation provides the opportunity to save beloved building elements like an old cornice line, a limestone carving or some other element that shows the public that we believe in preserving the department’s institutional heritage.
Aug. 1, 2016
Theodore Galante shares how an experienced team can help you make the decision between renovating or replacing a station.
Photo by Chad Wittenberg
We communicate to pass along vital messages to other companies, the IC and among our own crew operating in a forward position.
Aug. 1, 2016
The impact of technology on hazard and on-scene communications
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Aug. 1, 2016
Dr. Harry Carter offers helpful money-related tips for the new chief.
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Aug. 1, 2016
John Salka explains why setting high standards produces positive results for everyone involved.
Photos Courtesy BRW Architects
A new station can be a complex—and costly—undertaking, but with clear cost expectations and strong communication with the architect, the end result can be a fantastic addition to the community.
Aug. 1, 2016
Ray Holliday, Dianne Jones and Jennifer Bettiol explain station design costs, available resources and how to work with your architect to stay on budget.
Photos Courtesy Craig Allyn Rose
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Aug. 1, 2016
Guidelines for being the best company officer you can be
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Aug. 1, 2016
Tim Szymanski explains how social media can be your private public relations firm.
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Aug. 1, 2016
Chief Marc Bashoor addresses the issue of what happens when everyone does NOT go home.
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Aug. 1, 2016
Curt Varone tackles issues related to complaints against firefighters from anonymous sources.
Photo by Ron Moore
The ZF TRW External Airbag is a large-volume unit that inflates completely outside of the vehicle. Each bag is as large as each door itself. It is designed to inflate pre-crash, absorb side-collision energy and then deflate as fast as typical frontal airbags do today.
Aug. 1, 2016
Ron Moore takes a look at the new External Airbag System and the challenges it may present to first responders.
Photo by Mike Meadows
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Aug. 1, 2016
The career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics