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Harry J. Oster describes a major fire at an auto dealership that required the resources of nine departments.

John J. Salka Jr. describes the different ways of protecting exposures during a fire.

William Siuru explains the hazards posed by environmentally safe cars; James J. Onder describes precautions to take at a "green" vehicle accident.

Richard Chiaramonte describes side impact airbags and explains how to disarm them during an extrication.

David P. Fornell goes over the advantages and disadvantages of using two-inch hose.

David Liscio visits Massport Fire-Rescue headquarters at Boston's Logan International Airport.

The University of Extrication series covers three basic aspects of vehicle rescue training; vehicle "New Technology," extrication tool and equipment review, and practical skills evolutions.

Ken Koller recounts the devastating wildfire that raged for seven days in October 1996.

Laverne Guillen describes the obstacles which the USAR and local efforts faced in responding to an airplane crash in the mountains of Colombia.

Joseph Louderback describes how Pennsylvania firefighters challenged the state and were able to win more efficient highway protection standards.

Joseph V. Brocato describes how with the advent of high-rise construction, fire departments have created teams for challenging fires and rescues.

Jeff Stern offers hints on what can be done to smooth relations between volunteer and career firefighters.