May 2008

Jay K. Bradish reports on a multi-alarm fire with more than 200 firefighters from 43 departments responding to the Chicago suburb of Alsip, IL.

Jay K. Bradish discusses the heavy fire conditions and collapse potential at a four-alarm fire in Pottstown, PA.

Jay K. Bradish reports on a multiple-alarm fire that destroyed four historic buildings in downtown Wauseon, OH.

Coverage of a multi-alarm blaze that leveled several businesses.

Coverage of an arson fire that destroyed historic trains; plus the latest "Hot Spots on the Web."

Mark Emery continues this series with part four discussing the heart of the pyramid: condition, skill and team spirit.Part 4 -- Heart of the Pyramid: Condition, Skill and Team...

Larry Sagen and Tony Pini discuss issues and challenges that increase risk to firefighters & multicultural communities.

Jack Gardner details how to train effectively for the unexpected. Firefighting is a team effort and the best results are achieved when individuals practice as a unit.

Deborah Parker reviews why the Carver, MA, Fire Department is able to recruit and retain its call members.

An investigation by the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Inspector General has produced a report that is sharply critical of the department's failure to implement the Hometown Heroes...

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This month's column draws our attention to three specific areas:Safe driving, road conditions and challenges in controlling the vehicle The seatbelt issue Protecting our personnel...

It is clear that the recently formed group Fire Service Based EMS Advocates (FSBEMSA) has ruffled the feathers of some EMS providers and leadership of some EMS national organizations...

Choosing the Best Staffing Option for Your Fire DepartmentAt a recent breakfast with fire marshals from neighboring communities, the topic of staffing options for their fire prevention...

SUBJECT: SUV Extrication Techniques TOPIC: Completing a Three-door Evolution on an SUVOBJECTIVE: Given an acquired SUV-style vehicle, the rescue team shall open, move, and/or ...