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    Glen Ellman
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    We are pleased to announce the newest honorees in our 2014 Firehouse Magazine Heroism Awards program. All displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.
    June 1, 2015
    Sliding hosebed covers permit personnel to operate these devices without having to climb on top of the engine prior to loading attack and supply line hoses. Always think safety when specifying stepping surfaces and points of access on the apparatus.
    Tom Shand reviews the apparatus specification process, underscoring that operational efficiency, safety and maintenance are key in the process.
    June 1, 2015
    High side body compartments can have pegboard or similar material provided in the reduced depth sections to permit mounting of hand tools and appliances.
    Tom Shand considers the question and offers suggestions related to multi-purpose vehicles, weight constraints and determining dimensions.
    June 1, 2015
    Photos Courtesy of GFD
    Following the near-fatal incident on South Elm Street, the GFD is conducting additional training on size-up and determination of the appropriate strategy for a variety of situations.
    In January 2014, the Greensboro, NC, Fire Department (GFD) experienced an extreme close call when a roof collapsed during a large fire at an auto shop. Chief Billy Goldfeder review...
    June 1, 2015
    Photo by Glen Ellman
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    We are pleased to announce the newest honorees in our 2014 Firehouse Magazine Heroism Awards program. All displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.
    June 1, 2015
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    For the 34th year, the career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics about company and department levels, funding, staffing and ...
    June 1, 2015
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    Mobile water supply apparatus can be critical to our fireground operations so it’s important that they meet the requirements set forth by the applicable standards.
    Mike Wilbur addresses tankers and tenders, underscoring the need for fire departments to ensure that these mobile supply apparatus meet the necessary standards.
    June 1, 2015
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    Gary Ludwig considers the current movement to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers and how that applies to salaries for EMS workers.
    June 1, 2015
    John Salka
    After attending the most recent CFSI dinner, Chief Salka summarizes keynote speaker Vice President Biden's remarks to firefighters.
    June 1, 2015
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    Fires at grow-op structures are becoming a more common call for firefighters. With this in mind, John Hays offers advice as to how thermal imaging cameras can be used to aid in...
    June 1, 2015
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    Kevin O'Connor addresses legislation related to flame retardants and the importance of firefighters understanding the dangers posed by the toxins within.
    June 1, 2015
    Photo by Glen Ellman
    Assessing a situation as a team and coming up with the safest and most effective disentanglement procedure is our best plan of attack for man vs. machine incidents.
    Mark Gregory shares valuable techniques to help responders better prepare themselves for the calls we respond to. The 10 minute drill, familiarization of equipment you carry, ...
    June 1, 2015
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    Face-to-face meetings between chief officers and their staff is a good example of participative management.
    Why participative management trumps a single-minded approach
    June 1, 2015
    The Paladin Caselight CL10K
    The Paladin Caselight CL10K offers up to 10,000 lumens of light for up to seven hours on battery power and can be deployed in under 20 seconds.
    June 1, 2015
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    A collapse zone is defined as the area around the perimeter of a structure that could contain debris if the building collapsed. This area is often defined by establishing a perimeter at a distance from the building that is equal to 1.5 times the height of the structure.
    Chris Naum explains how crews can predict building performance and common risks during firefighting operations.
    June 1, 2015
    MSA Safety and Motorola Solutions have collaborated to add new life-saving features to MSA’s G1 SCBA.
    June 1, 2015
    Photos Courtesy Ron Moore
    The exterior of a 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe does not reveal the significant use of carbon fiber that lies underneath this beautiful exterior.
    How to recognize and manage it at vehicle crashes
    June 1, 2015
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    Understanding thermal assault is about making sensible decisions that keep us safe
    June 1, 2015
    Photo by Sarah Alston
    Firefighters line up to climb 1,311 steps of Seattle's Columbia Center Tower.
    The 24th annual Scott Safety Firefighter Stairclimb brought together firefighters from 26 states and seven countries and raised $1.96 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...
    June 1, 2015
    Dennis Smith
    Firehouse Founder Featured in New York Daily News
    June 1, 2015
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    Members of Rescue Company 1 wearing smoke helmets during the FDNY 50th Anniversary parade and Medal Day presentation, June 12, 1915.
    Fires from 100 years ago
    June 1, 2015