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    John Salka 10933460
    John Salka says next time you walk into your firehouse, take a look at the ceilings and other surfaces.
    June 1, 2013
    Photos by Ron Moore
    The instrument panel of this i-MiEV electric vehicle indicates that it is in the 'ready' mode, is powered up, and can be operated and driven. Once the ignition is turned off, the ready light will go out, the red needle will drop, and the speedometer and battery-level displays will go out.
    SUBJECT: Electric Plug-In VehiclesTOPIC: Electric Plug-In Vehicle Shut-down TechniquesOBJECTIVE: Understand the recommended procedure for powering down electric plug-in vehicles...
    June 1, 2013
    Each year, the expansion of the technical rescue segment provides more knowledge for our readers and listeners. Listed are a few of the topic areas that you will be seeing during...
    June 1, 2013
    AP Photo/Craig Ruttle
    A construction transport bucket, right, is moved into place at the scene where a worker at a subway construction project was trapped underground. The worker was rescued after being trapped up to his chest in debris for several hours. One hundred fifty rescuers descended on the site to free the trapped worker.
    New York City has one of the oldest subway systems in the world. By miles of track and numbers of stations, it is the world’s largest. But even at that, the mass transit needs...
    June 1, 2013
    Bradharvey 10938202
    Firefighters are an inquisitive group and I often receive requests to provide training tips for using thermal imagers. The fact remains, even in 2013, that training materials ...
    June 1, 2013
    Cairns Visor 10937587
    BlauerBlauer’s Multi-Threat Ensemble is certified to NFPA 1994 Class 2 and NFPA 1992 for serious protection during physically demanding HAZMAT response. GORE CHEMPAK Ultra-Barrier...
    June 1, 2013
    Dennis Compton 10937465
    In previous columns, I have mentioned the political and operational challenges and opportunities facing fire service-based EMS systems as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) moves through...
    June 1, 2013
    Last month, we presented a fire service perspective on the Hurricane Sandy and other massive storms that hit the mid-Atlantic coast within the past year and their impact on firefighters...
    June 1, 2013
    Thanks to Firehouse® Magazine and Chief Vincent Dunn for his March 2013 Safety & Survival column “Fireground Setup Time, Measured Scientifically: Research Fills a Gap in Knowledge...
    June 1, 2013
    Photos by Barry Furey
    Facilities that have access to criminal history information must meet security standards set by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities.
    The fire service is no stranger to standards, and many of the more commonly known entities such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Insurance Services Organizatio...
    June 1, 2013
    Photos by Bryan T. Smith
    The most critical portion of the size-up affecting the stretch starts on arrival at the scene.
    Size-up is all about gathering and evaluating information in order to make good fireground decisions. At the scene of a fire we gather and evaluate information at a rapid pace...
    June 1, 2013
    Photo courtesy of Gershow Recycling
    Charles Keeling (second from right), Safety Director, Gershow Recycling, poses with members of the Hagerman Fire Department, the South Country Ambulance Corps and the “crash victims” in front of a passenger bus provided by Gershow for a mass casualty drill.
    Navy names ship after Pentagon 9-11 victims, first respondersA Navy ship named in honor of the victims and first responders of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon recently joined ...
    June 1, 2013
    For The Record 6 13 Fema Eas 10933019
    FEMA and Premiere Networks Work Together to Increase PreparednessThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a cooperative effort with Premiere Networks and private...
    June 1, 2013
    As public officials look for ways to counter budget cuts, non-emergency medical transportation may be a viable option for some fire-based EMS providers.
    Essentially, there are two types of medical transportation – emergency (EMS) and non-emergency (transport service). This month’s question revolves around non-emergency medical...
    June 1, 2013
    A lot of emphasis is placed on saving firefighters’ lives during fireground operations. Bunker gear, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective clothing, radios and...
    June 1, 2013
    In late 2012, Congress approved and the President signed into law the Dale Long Act, the latest effort to close gaps in coverage of the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) ...
    June 1, 2013
    Photo by Steve Gentry
    Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 16, 2013
    LOS ANGELES, CA, FEB. 16, 2013 – Task Force 90, Rescue 90 Engine 100, Rescue 100, Battalion 10 and Engine 81 as the command post unit responded to a reported structure fire in...
    June 1, 2013
    Photo from Paul Hashagen Collection
    NEW YORK CITY: MARCH 19, 1958 – FDNY units battle a five-alarm fire at 623 Broadway in Manhattan. A textile oven exploded and set fire to the third floor of the five-story factory. Twenty-five people were killed and numerous others were saved by firemen using Ladder 20’s aerial ladder. The fire was reported at 3:55 P.M.
    COLON, PANAMA: JUNE 3, 1913 – A morning fire swept through an entire block of frame buildings. The Panama Fire Department rushed engines to the scene on a special train and assisted...
    June 1, 2013