Issue Description: The September issue of Firehouse includes feature articles on community risk reduction technologies, heavy rescue apparatus design and operational matters of personnel and records-management.

Cover Description: While members of the Fall River, MA, Fire Department were en route in their response to a box alarm, dispatch received calls that reported a fire. On arrival at an assisted-living facility, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming out of the main entrance. Several residents were hanging out of windows. At least 12 residents were rescued over ground ladders. About 50 firefighters responded, many of whom were off-duty. Fire damage was contained to one wing of the three-story facility, but there was smoke damage throughout the building. Ten residents were killed, about 30 residents were transported to the hospital, and five firefighters suffered minor injuries. Photo by Kenneth Leger

Dedication: Three U.S. firefighters recently died in the line of duty— Fire Police Capt. Ed Margavich, Capt. Christopher Brown and Firefighter/Sawyer Ruben Romero. This issue of Firehouse is dedicated to these firefighters.

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