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    Photo By Robert Burke
    Level A protective clothing is required when the types of airborne agents are unknown, the dissemination method is unknown or aerosol generation is still occurring.
    For many years, emergency service terrorism training programs have warned about the potential use of biological materials by terrorists. Anthrax threats had become the bomb threats...
    Jan. 1, 2002
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    Jan. 1, 2002
    Despite the expectation of more federal aid and the public’s new admiration for firefighters, 2002 still looks like another tough year for the nation’s fire departments as local...
    Jan. 1, 2002
    Survivors share their dangerous fireground experiences and detail the lessons learned from them.
    Jan. 1, 2002
    Ginger James suggests ways to manage a fire department through a major structural change, among the biggest challenges faced by fire chiefs.
    Jan. 1, 2002
    Dr. Bill Lowe teaches fire officers what they can do today to ensure higher motivation levels from firefighters tomorrow.
    Jan. 1, 2002
    Photo By Tom Shand
    The Lower Swatara Fire Department in Pennsylvania placed in service this Seagrave CAFS-equipped pumper. The pumper maintains both Class A and Class B foam capability and is equipped with nine preconnected attack lines of various sizes and lengths.
    Tom W. Shand and Michael Wilbur introduce concepts that a fire department should consider when developing engine company apparatus specifications.
    Jan. 1, 2002
    Michael A. Telesca reports on rescue and recovery efforts after a municipal worker was sucked into the base of a reservoir drain.
    Jan. 1, 2002