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January 1999

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A camp crew from the Los Angeles County Fire Department prepares to go to work at a second-alarm brushfire near Santa Clarita, CA, on Aug. 3, 1998. Quick action by L.A. County and L.A. City helicopters held the fire to 100 acres. Fifteen L.A. County engines, three L.A. County helicopters, one L.A. City helicopter, four camp crews and two water tenders responded.

Dedication

Fire Department Operations

Class A Foam Applications

Rod Carringer offers an in-depth analysis of the benefits of foam applications as part of a fire-suppression strategy.
Vehicle Operations Insurance: Are You Really Covered?

Incident Report

Embassy Bombing

After the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, was bombed, Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 was assembled within five hours for a flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Mike Regan and Bob Dubé provide a first-hand account of rescue operations following the terrorist attack.

Fire Service Leadership

Why Do We Do It?

Wildland Firefighting

Wildland Urban Interface Fire Training In Colorado

Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Frank C. Dennis analyzes the distinctive interface problems facing Colorado firefighters and how they are preparing to meet the challenge.
The Front Lines In Colorado

Robert M. Winston and Mike Tombolato provide pictorial coverage of wildland firefighting apparatus, personnel, equipment and techniques.
Wrap-Up Of The 1998 Wildfire Season