July 2003

Firefighters are well aware that a burning building is a dangerous place where they must be constantly alert and follow well-established safety procedures. Unfortunately, many...

When I was 8 years old, nearly every adult male figure in my life was a career firefighter. I can remember looking up at that bunch and saying something like, "When I grow up,...

Question: Is there one organization, in particular, that has the strength and effectiveness to support my department's needs and its agenda while furthering those of the fire ...

I have written a great deal over the past three years regarding the things that make a leader great. The thrust has been on the leader. But wait a minute. What good is a leader...

Most terrorism experts agree, it is no longer a question of "if," it is now a question of "when" - when will suicide belt-bombers bring their brand of terrorism to the United ...

Responding to acts of terrorism will in many ways be unlike any other type of emergency response you have ever experienced. While many of the procedures typically used in fire...

This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow. Our tower ladder company (quint) was dispatched to assist a neighboring community for a working building...

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The "Big One" - defined in fire service terms as that response that will surpass all others in a lifetime. We in the fire service often talk about the "Big One" in terms of fires...

Jay K. Bradish reports on a 10-alarm warehouse fire that required the response of 400 firefighters from 40 departments in Maryland and Delaware.

Frank Viscuso’s new book is a compelling collection of true stories focusing on intense firegrounds and dramatic rescues by firefighters.

Steve Meyer continues his focus on funding with ideas for maximizing resources.

Firehouse® Magazine, Cygnus Expositions and their fire department partners showcase the skills being taught in the new Hands-On Training program.

Michael M. Dugan discusses why a truck company needs standard operating procedures to accomplish its basic tasks.

Robert M. Winston reports on a civilian outreach program.

John J. Salka Jr. outlines the duties of a key fireground officer.

Chief Jeff Bowman of San Diego Fire & Life Safety Services.Jeff Bowman was appointed as chief of San Diego Fire & Life Safety Services on May 6, 2002. Prior to his appointment...

Jeffrey Fisher, M.D., investigates cardiac inflammation as a cause of firefighter fatalities, with the goal of preventing future occurrences.