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  • Thermal Imaging:
    Thermal Imaging: "Taking It To the Streets"

    As thermal imaging becomes more mainstream in the fire service, the potential uses of the technology expands on a daily basis. Many firefighters think of a thermal imager as a “firefighting tool,” and immediately relegate its use to those...

    Article • January 7th, 2013

  • Weekly Drill: No. 100 - Chemistry of Fire
    Weekly Drill: No. 100 - Chemistry of Fire

    Drill #100: Chemistry of Fire The most important objective an Incident Commander can focus on is that of firefighter safety! To assist him in this very important challenge, he must master the chemistry of fire. Understanding the reactions of the...

    Article • January 6th, 2013

  • Close Calls: With Nothing Showing Initially... Part 2
    Close Calls: With Nothing Showing Initially... Part 2

    This is the second of two columns about a close call experienced by members of the Mantua Township Fire District (MTFD) in New Jersey on Feb. 7, 2012 (part one was in the January issue). Part one featured an account by Chief Brian Hauss, who suffered...

    Article • January 3rd, 2013

  • Weekly Drill: No. 99 - Lockout/Tag Out
    Weekly Drill: No. 99 - Lockout/Tag Out

    Drill #99: Lockout/Tag Out All firefighters need to understand the hazards of not following “Control of Hazardous Energy” 29CFR part 1910.147, better known as Lockout/Tag Out. Readers will learn the difference between Lockout and Tag Out and...

    Article • December 30th, 2012

  • Download: Weekly Drill 98 - Ropes & Knots Part 1
    Download: Weekly Drill 98 - Ropes & Knots Part 1

    Drill #98: Ropes & Knots: Part 1 The fire service uses a plethora of different tools. One that is often overlooked, but worth its weight in gold, is the rope. In Part 1, readers will learn about the variety of materials being used for fire service...

    Article • December 23rd, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 97
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 97

    Drill #97: Sprinkler Heads The most important component of the sprinkler system is the sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads must be appropriate in design for them to function to their maximum capability. Readers will learn about the different types of...

    Article • December 16th, 2012

  • Weekly Drill: No. 96: The Physics of Fire
    Weekly Drill: No. 96: The Physics of Fire

    Understanding of the chemical and physical properties of fire can help firefighters when it comes to controlling it. Having the ability to predict what the fire will do with the fuel available and where it will head will make it easier for choosing...

    Article • December 9th, 2012

  • Weekly Drill: No. 95 - MSDS Part 2
    Weekly Drill: No. 95 - MSDS Part 2

    Drill #95: The MSDS: Part 2 One of the rare, but welcomed pieces of information at a Hazardous Material incident is the material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS is comprised of 16 sections that will assist you in managing the incident and...

    Article • December 2nd, 2012

  • Thermal Imaging:A Vital Tool For Extinguishing Any Fire

    When people think of firefighters, they often think about them running into burning buildings and risking their lives to save others. Movies and TV glamorize this aspect of the job and attach a certain hero status to it. All of us who work in the...

    Article • December 1st, 2012

  • Weekly Drill: No. 94 - The MSDS: Part 1
    Weekly Drill: No. 94 - The MSDS: Part 1

    Drill #94: The MSDS: Part 1 One of the rare, but welcomed pieces of information at a Hazardous Material incident is the material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS is comprised of 16 sections that will assist you in managing the incident and...

    Article • November 19th, 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

  • Close Calls: Multiple Challenges –Then a Firefighter Trapped
    Close Calls: Multiple Challenges –Then a Firefighter Trapped

    “One civilian fatality, seven firefighters injured, Mayday and the rescue of a lost, unconscious firefighter, complete building loss...” Firefighters in Oconomowoc, WI, are breathing a sigh of relief after a close call as one of their own narrowly...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 92
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 92

    Drill #92: Rules of the Road The safety of our firefighters is our number one concern. These "Rules of the Road" will ensure our firefighters get to, and return from, calls safely. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to...

    Article • October 28th, 2012

  • Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 91
    Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 91

    Fire Station Safety

    Article • October 21st, 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

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