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  • Working Above & Below Attic Fires
    Working Above & Below Attic Fires

    Making an aggressive interior attack on a well-involved structure will require a considerable effort from the initial arriving companies. Any time that the suppression forces have to deal with a significant fire in an overhead space, there will be...

    Article • December 5th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 47

    Drill # 47: Carbon MonoxideReaders will learn about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the different affects for the different levels of exposures. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure...

    Article • December 4th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 46

    Drill # 46: Exposure ConcernsReaders will learn the A, B, C's of finding and addressing fire exposures. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members...

    Article • November 27th, 2011

  • Assessing What They LACK: Can Change Occur Without Knowledge?

    Many have been the words that have been devoted to the importance of knowledge in the life of the world. Plato (409 BC) gave us an early bit of wisdom. In describing the importance of knowledge in the process for the selection of judges, he stated...

    Article • November 26th, 2011

  • Tips for Wintertime Firefighting Operations
    Tips for Wintertime Firefighting Operations

    With winter conditions soon approaching, the fire service is left to contend with additional demands due to heavy snowfall and extreme temperature conditions. The hazards and complications of winter firefighting can be overcome by firefighters...

    Article • November 23rd, 2011

  • Firefighting Tactics for Houses of Worship
    Firefighting Tactics for Houses of Worship

    Fires that are in churches and houses of worship tend to make headlines, no matter where they occur. These fires destroy more than just buildings; they can break apart a town that relies on the church for unity, they can erase memories and religious...

    Article • November 21st, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 45

    Drill # 45: Incident Command System - Part 2Readers will learn about the key positions in the Incident Command System (ICS) and the responsibilites each position holds. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to...

    Article • November 20th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 44

    Drill # 44: Incident Command System - Part 1Readers will learn how the Incident Command System (ICS) can be used more efficiently. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among...

    Article • November 13th, 2011

  • Riding Assignments for Firefighters - Part 1
    Riding Assignments for Firefighters - Part 1

    Departments seeking to maximize their capabilities should consider just how effective it would be to implement riding assignments as part of their daily routine. Riding assignments are a pre-arranged format for responding personnel. Whether the...

    Article • November 12th, 2011

  • Innovative Rigs on the Street: Paxtang’s Short Wheelbase Pumper
    Innovative Rigs on the Street: Paxtang’s Short Wheelbase Pumper

    The Paxtang Fire Company operates as Company 40 in the Dauphin County, PA, fire service and is under the command of Chief Todd Zwigart. The fire company annually responds to more than 400 alarms in the borough of Paxtang as well as neighboring...

    Article • November 11th, 2011

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 43

    Drill # 43: Wet Barrel Fire HydrantsReaders will learn about wet barrel fire hydrants, which are used exclusively in milder climates, and see the advantages it has over dry barrel hydrants.

    Article • November 6th, 2011

  • Specifying & Financing Fire Apparatus in Today’s Economy
    Specifying & Financing Fire Apparatus in Today’s Economy

    Firehouse Magazine asked a cross-section of apparatus manufacturers, large and small, about their recommendations and creative ideas on how to specify and finance apparatus in this challenging economic environment. An excerpt appears in the November...

    Article • November 4th, 2011

  • So You Want to be a Mentor

    Not long ago I had the pleasure of partaking in another outstanding and informative sermon from Pastor Scott Brown at the Colts Neck, NJ, Reformed Church. The concept of shared knowledge was at the heart of his message to our flock. One of the primary...

    Article • November 4th, 2011

  • Assessing What They LACK: Accountability is Critical

    Editor's Note: The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Courage to be Safe program identified four area where fire officers needed to improve their awareness, training and skills: leadership, accountability, culture and knowledge (LACK). This...

    Article • November 1st, 2011

  • A Debt We Can Never Truly Repay
    A Debt We Can Never Truly Repay

    American Jobs Act Sets Aside $1 Billion for Firefighter Jobs

    Article • November 1st, 2011

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