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  • Positioning Aerial Apparatus for Defensive Operations
    Positioning Aerial Apparatus for Defensive Operations

    Recently, we discussed apparatus positioning for truck companies at the scene of a working fire, and we approached this topic with considerations towards operating in an offensive mode; that is, crews were going to be assigned specific areas of...

    Article • November 24th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 93
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 93

    Drill #93: High-Rise Buildings Modern technology and energy codes have created many hazards for the firefighters in high-rise buildings. Having a thorough knowledge of a high-rise building’s systems is important. Improper or careless ventilation...

    Article • November 11th, 2012

  • Thermal Imaging: Thermal Imagers Key In Search and Rescue
    Thermal Imaging: Thermal Imagers Key In Search and Rescue

    I ’ll never forget that morning. It was a cold day in February. As I drove to the fire station to report for duty, I smelled it – that unmistakable smell of a structure fire. It was a bit foggy and still dark, so I couldn’t tell where the odor...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • On The Job Georgia: Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Columbus Mill
    On The Job Georgia: Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Columbus Mill

    On Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, a three-alarm fire destroyed the historic Swift Textile Manufacturing Co. mill in downtown Columbus, GA. Despite firefighting challenges involving water supplies and unusual wind patterns, the fire was contained to the...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Fire Wire 11/12
    Fire Wire 11/12

    SEPT. 1: GREENBELT, MD – Two firefighters were injured when apparatus responding to a possible house fire collided with a vehicle. The possible house fire turned out to be a malfunctioning electrical outlet.   SEPT.  3: WEST MAUI, HI...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Three Lessons from the Fire Behavior Lab
    Three Lessons from the Fire Behavior Lab

    Today’s firefighters are experiencing an old danger that has come full circle to affect everyone.  Flashovers are becoming a more common problem due to many factors.  Why are we seeing more and more of them when we arrive?  I believe that it is...

    Article • October 19th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 90
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 90

    Drill #90: Building Collapse Readers will learn about the different types of wall collapses and the warning signs of a building collapse. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members...

    Article • October 14th, 2012

  • The Strategic Six & the First Five Minutes
    The Strategic Six & the First Five Minutes

    Initial responding companies to the scene of a working fire have a huge responsibility when it comes to setting the stage for a successful suppression operation. When it comes to tasks on the fireground, the National Institute for Standards and...

    Article • October 12th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 89
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 89

    Drill #89: Strip Malls Readers will learn how strip mall fires can pose several different types of safety issues to firefighters. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down...

    Article • October 7th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 88
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 88

    Drill #88: Lumberyard Fires Readers will learn what to look for and how to attack a fire in a lumberyard. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk about the...

    Article • September 30th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 86
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 86

    Drill #86: Emergency Management With large-scale disasters happening more frequently, readers will learn the responsibilities of the emergency manager during such an event. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up...

    Article • September 16th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 85
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 85

    Drill #85: Directing and Penetrating Hose Stream Readers will about the science behind how to direct the hose stream. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk...

    Article • September 9th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 84
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 84

    Drill: Hazmat Cylinders

    Article • September 2nd, 2012

  • Chief Concerns: Fires in Vacant Buildings
    Chief Concerns: Fires in Vacant Buildings

    Question 1 – What is a vacant building? What criteria do you use to determine that a structure is unoccupied? In the 1970s, some fire departments had separate categories for fires occurring in vacant and abandoned buildings, the thought being that...

    Article • September 1st, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 82 - Hotel Incidents

    Readers will get understand the various size-up points for these high risk structures that often require additional alarms for suppression and life safety efforts.

    Article • August 19th, 2012

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