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  • June 2017

    • June 2017

    The feature stories in the June issue of Firehouse include Part 1 of the National Run Survey: Fire Department Profiles, Fires at Indoor Marijuana Grows, Historic Blaze Hits Raleigh and a special Fire & Emergency Apparatus Supplement
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    Careers & Education

    2016 National Run Survey - Part 1

    Kevin Roche
    June 1, 2017
    For the 36th year, the career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics about company and department levels, funding, staffing and ...
    Photos by Mike Legeros
    On March 16, 2017, Raleigh, NC, firefighters responded to a structure fire that would ultimately be characterized as the largest fire in the capital city for more than a century.
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    Historic Blaze Hits Raleigh

    Barry Furey
    June 1, 2017
    Barry Furey describes how the heavy fire and occupied exposures tested firefighters.
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    Fire Politics: FirstNet—A Partial Victory

    Kevin O’Connor
    June 1, 2017
    Kevin O'Connor reminds that a data-only network is not what the fire service or the 9/11 Commission envisioned.
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    Leadership

    Leadership Lessons: Enjoy the Ride

    Steven M. Gillespie
    June 1, 2017
    Steven Gillespie explains that the ups and downs of the journey can have a significant impact on our job and personal relationships.
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
    Passaic, NJ, April 15, 2017
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    Hot Shots 6/17

    June 1, 2017
    Firehouse presents recent fires from around the country

    More content from June 2017

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    A fognail can use 16–20 gpm to effectively combat fire, which can make a huge difference for rural fire departments due to the limited water supply that is brought to the scene.
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    Fognail Applications in the Rural Environment

    Jason Caughey
    June 1, 2017
    Jason Caughey describes how a fognail can be valuable in areas where water is in short supply and resources are strapped.
    Photos Courtesy FirstNet
    The FITL is located at FirstNet’s technical headquarters in Boulder, CO. This is where FirstNet and AT&T will test functionality and features that will be unique to FirstNet’s mission-critical public safety broadband network.
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    Fire Technology: The FirstNet Innovation Lab & Test Site

    Charles Werner
    June 1, 2017
    Charles Werner explains that the lab will test the functionality and features unique to the mission-critical public safety broadband network.
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    Leadership

    Chief Concerns: Technology & Tradition

    Marc S. Bashoor
    June 1, 2017
    Marc Bashoor explains that it is important to respect tradition and “lore,” but not at the expense of advancement.
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    Prior to developing a nutrition program for the department, Chef Marshall O'Brien shadowed firefighters to get an understanding for the rigors of the job.
    Safety & Health

    Making Firefighters Safer on the Job and More Pain Free the Next Day

    Marshall O'Brien
    June 1, 2017
    Marshall O'Brien describes the nutrition program developed for the Minneapolis Fire Department that can be used both inside and outside the station.
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    Leadership

    As Firehouse Sees It: Lessons from Outside the Lines

    Timothy E. Sendelbach
    June 1, 2017
    Tim Sendelbach expands on a simple baseball metaphor and what it can teach us about accountability.
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    Careers & Education

    Fire Scene: Develop a Disciplined Crew

    John J. Salka Jr.
    June 1, 2017
    John Salka explains that modeling positive behaviors can help head off disciplinary issues.
    Photo by Tom Shand
    This Pierce apparatus in Berlin, Germany, features exposed hoselines and preconnects at all sides of the vehicle.
    Apparatus

    Apparatus Supplement: North American vs. European Apparatus

    Keith Purdy
    June 1, 2017
    Keith Purdy reviews the evolution of North American and European apparatus design.
    Photos by Robert Corsi
    This government surplus pumper had a few mechanical problems but, overall, was a very good pick for repurposing as a reserve truck.
    Apparatus

    Apparatus Supplement: Refurbishing an Aging Fleet

    Robert Corsi
    June 1, 2017
    Robert Corsi explains the several factors to consider when selecting an apparatus to refurbish.
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    Apparatus

    A PPC Guide to Acquiring Apparatus

    Joseph W. Fratantaro
    June 1, 2017
    Joe Fratantaro clarifies ISO's fire apparatus rubric to help departments achieve a maximum grade.
    Photos courtesy MDFR
    Crews battled a van fire that vacillated between improved conditions and sudden increases in size and intensity.
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls: Van Fire Flashes over Firefighters

    Billy Goldfeder
    June 1, 2017
    Billy Goldfeder describes how an illegal fuel tank inside a van created a dangerous situation for Miami-Dade firefighters.
    Photo by JJ Cassetta
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    Apparatus

    Fleet Replacement Challenges = Opportunities

    Brian Brown
    June 1, 2017
    Brian Brown explains that a fleet replacement program provides a vital framework for evaluating which units should be replaced and when.
    Photo by Mike Meadows
    Figure 1: Firefighters in a marijuana grow room.
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    Fires at Indoor Marijuana Grows

    Chris Jelinek
    June 1, 2017
    Chris Jelinek presents common marijuana grow house hazards as well as response considerations for firefighters.
    Careers & Education

    EMS: Lyfting Up Fire Service EMS

    Gary Ludwig
    June 1, 2017
    Gary Ludwig describes how transportation network companies could offer a unique solution for low-acuity calls.
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    Tech & Comm

    Fire Dispatch: Planning for Peak Performance

    Barry Furey
    June 1, 2017
    Barry Furey argues the need to develop plans to ensure effective performance during periods of high dispatch demand.
    Ron Moore
    Lexus authorities state that the 2018 LC 500 utilizes the greatest percentage of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel that Lexus has ever put in a vehicle. Photos by Ron Moore
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Skills Update: Lower A-Pillar Architecture

    Ron Moore
    June 1, 2017
    Ron Moore and the rescue team review the images of the body-in-white Lexus LC 500 vehicle and determine what additional steps or modifications they would make in their dash evolutions...
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    The idle-reduction unit, which is also called the Auxiliary Power Unit, often consists of a generator tucked in a compartment, usually above the pump house like this unit on Redmond, WA, Fire Department's new Pierce pumper.
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    Apparatus Idle-Reduction Technology Saves Lives and Money

    March 17, 2017
    Ed Ballam reports on technology that will shut down chassis engines to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.