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Firefighters attack a basement fire in the U.S. Geological Survey building fire on F Street NW in Washington, DC, on May 18, 1913.
Firefighters attack a basement fire in the U.S. Geological Survey building fire on F Street NW in Washington, DC, on May 18, 1913.

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GARDEN CITY, NY: MAY 1, 1913 – Fire tore through five aviation hangars at Hempstead Plains, destroying a number of valuable flying machines. Among the craft lost was a splendid yellow monoplane, the largest on the field, a Curtiss-type biplane. The hangars housed many airplanes owned and operated...

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Rekindles 5/13

GARDEN CITY, NY: MAY 1, 1913 – Fire tore through five aviation hangars at Hempstead Plains, destroying a number of valuable flying machines. Among the craft lost was a splendid yellow monoplane, the largest on the field, a Curtiss-type biplane. The...

Article • May 8th, 2013
Speak Up: Fireground Setup Time

I was quite impressed with Chief Vincent Dunn’s Safety & Survival column “Fireground Setup Time, Measured Scientifically” in the March 2013 edition of Firehouse ® Magazine . I congratulate him on the work. I did some preliminary work on...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Close Calls: Massive Storm Poses Unique Risks - Part 1

Dealing with nasty, weather-related storms is nothing new to firefighters. When any of us heard about the massive storms that hit the mid-Atlantic coast within the past year, we naturally thought about “before and during the storm” issues. From...

Article • May 1st, 2013
The Fire Scene: The Power Saw: Working Safely & Effectively

I’ve talked about the power saw before, but there is always room for more discussion on such a useful, important and powerful piece of equipment. Whatever brand or model of power saw you use, including chain saws, there are some basics you need to...

Article • May 1st, 2013
EMS: Highways - What Kills Us!

Some years ago, when I was working in St. Louis, MO, I was doing research about the city’s police department for a project I was working on. While doing the research, I came across a book the department publishes that details the deaths of the 171...

Article • May 1st, 2013
As Firehouse Sees It: In their Sights

A recent EMS run in suburban Atlanta, GA, turned into anything but normal. A resident who called in a request for an ambulance took five firefighters hostage and held them at gunpoint when they entered the structure after responding with an engine...

Article • May 1st, 2013
The Results Are In: Size Does Matter

The recent NIST staffing study tells us old-timers something which we have known for a long time now: more people equal a better and safer firefighting operation.

Article • April 29th, 2013
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COLON, PANAMA: APRIL 2, 1913 – As more than 100 American employees of the Canal Commission were attending a performance in the Star Picture Theatre, a fire broke out in the projection room. The audience panicked as the smoke and fire became visible...

Article • April 1st, 2013
As Firehouse Sees It: Saving Lives and Staying Safe At the Same Time

In this issue, we are proud to present our annual Firehouse ® Magazine Heroism and Community Service Awards. Starting in the 1970s, we have been paying tribute to “the bravest of the brave,” those members who save the lives of countless people...

Article • April 1st, 2013
Guest Commentary: "People Reported Trapped!"

Responding to structural fires, we sometimes hear the generic phrase “People reported trapped.” Firefighters’ adrenalin starts pumping, hearts beat faster and blood pressure increases. As the apparatus turns the corner, visible fire is venting...

Article • April 1st, 2013
Close Calls: Firefighter Trapped in Marijuana-Grow "Fortress" - Part 2

T his is the second installment of my column about a close call involving the Westfield, MA, Fire Department (WFD). To recap, during a March 30, 2012, fire in a single-family-dwelling, Captain Rebecca Boutin crawled into a smoke-filled attic moments...

Article • April 1st, 2013
Maydays from the Roof: Simple Extrication Techniques

Operating on the roof can be a very high-risk area on the fireground. "Making" the roof has to be based on a combination consisting of the construction of the building, experience, skill level and training of the firefighter. Any given number of...

Article • March 17th, 2013
The 'Omega Plan' for Firefighter Safety at Shooting Scenes

You may feel helpless to prevent being a victim of an Omega Plan, but there are a number of steps that can be taken to mitigate the loss of life of responding firefighters.

Article • March 17th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 109 - Securing Utilities

Drill #109: Securing Utilities Readers will learn why the incident commander needs to be thinking about securing the utilities (electrical, gas, water) to ensure the safety of the firefighters. The drill is designed to be a single page of...

Article • March 17th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 108

Drill #108: Rapid Intervention Crews The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) is an important component within the management of any incident. Readers will learn why they shouldn't take this vital resource for granted. The drill is designed to be a...

Article • March 10th, 2013

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