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  • Does Anything Really Change after a Catastrophic Incident?
    Does Anything Really Change after a Catastrophic Incident?

    The author served as the fire incident commander for the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999.

    Article • April 30th, 2007

  • Surviving the Offensive Attack
    Surviving the Offensive Attack

    It seems that everyday across America firefighters are being asked to handle a larger number of incidents, with a greater variety and with fewer resources. There are many great instructors across this country that instruct you how to get yourself out...

    Article • April 27th, 2007

  • 'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XIV
    'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XIV

    Body structural components in the Caliber form a structural safety-cage for occupant protection in the event of an impact.Dodge has introduced a new vehicle with the 2007 model year; the Dodge Caliber. The Caliber is a five-door hatchback roughly the...

    Article • April 18th, 2007

  • Trics Of The Trade: Exothermic Torch for Entry & Rescue
    Trics Of The Trade: Exothermic Torch for Entry & Rescue

    An exothermic torch works by feeding oxygen through an exothermic carbon steel cutting rod that is charged by the 12-volt battery.Slideshow Images: Trics Of The Trade: Exothermic Torches for Entry & Rescue Operations

    Article • April 11th, 2007

  • Avoiding Common Fire Academy Pitfalls

    It's not uncommon to have a group of firefighter candidates let go in the final two weeks of the academy because they can't master basic skills.

    Article • April 9th, 2007

  • Heart Disease in Firefighters: #1 Killer!

    One-third of firefighter deaths so far this year appear to have been due to Cardio vascular disease! Firefighters have one on the most stressful jobs around! Many firefighters are overweight and lack adequate physical fitness, which may be...

    Article • April 9th, 2007

  • Rapid Intervention: What Should We Be Seeing and Doing?
    Rapid Intervention: What Should We Be Seeing and Doing?

    The most experienced firefighter can have difficulty applying realistic approaches to rapid intervention methods, techniques and maneuvers especially if they haven't even pursued the training.Well it has been a good 10 years since rapid intervention...

    Article • April 6th, 2007

  • Dealing with Death as the Public Information Officer

    Make sure you have "all of the information" and it has been "confirmed" by a reliable source before you release anything.

    Article • April 2nd, 2007

  • Fire Department Response to Emergencies Involving Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    Fire Department Response to Emergencies Involving Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Mark Brown details the challenges that firefighters can face when operating in the vicinity of MRI units at medical facilities. See why he suggests that medical personnel be involved in suppression, salvage and investigation operations when possible.

    Article • April 1st, 2007

  • Let’s Help One Another Get in Shape

    In an effort to level the playing field, this column will interview fire departments that are willing to share information about their fitness programs.

    Article • April 1st, 2007

  • Safer Driving Operations Offered

    For the first time in 2003, firefighter statistics from NIOSH and NFPA showed crashes were the leading causes of injuries and deaths.

    Article • March 26th, 2007

  • Code Change Proposed for Composite Propane Cylinders

    There is a proposed code change to NFPA Standard 58 that might allow these containers to be used indoors with cabinet heaters.Historically cylinders used for storage and use of propane gas were made from steel. Recently composite propane cylinders...

    Article • March 25th, 2007

  • The Fast Track to Firefighter Fitness: Sequenced Timed Sets

    We workout to protect our own health and enhance performance at operations, thereby protecting the lives and property of others."If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." - Albert EinsteinFitness is defined as the capability of the body...

    Article • March 21st, 2007

  • 'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XIII
    'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XIII

    A recent safety trend in the U.S. fire service has been to provide a pattern of diagonal striping across the rear of emergency vehicles to increase visibility of the vehicle when it is working in or near moving traffic.Painted traffic markings are used...

    Article • March 18th, 2007

  • Trics Of The Trade: Providing Air to a Downed Firefighter
    Trics Of The Trade: Providing Air to a Downed Firefighter

    "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday". Ladder One Officer to Command, Mayday" "Command to Ladder One Officer, go ahead with your Mayday" "Ladder One to Command, Mayday, I am lost in the basement and running out of air, I am not sure where I am!" "10-4. Command to...

    Article • March 16th, 2007

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