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    • October 2016

    Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Firehouse Magazine! Special sections include: Firehouse, Decade by Decade; and Reflecting on 40 Years (featuring vintage ads and memories from long-time contributors). Also, the Valor and Community Service Awards!

    More content from October 2016

    Photos by Peter Matthews/Firehouse
    As part of the research, firefighters extinguished fires using either an interior focused attack in which they entered the front door and advanced the line to the fire in the bedrooms, or a transitional attack (initial knock down from the window before entering the front door).
    The authors explain how research aims to better understand firefighters’ physiological strain on the fireground.
    Oct. 1, 2016
    Fresno, CA, Fire Department Fire Captain Pete Dern fell through a roof into heavy fire conditions at a one-story, single-family dwelling last year.
    Billy Goldfeder reviews the Fresno Fire Department’s Cortland Incident in which Captain Pete Dern fell through a roof into a well-involved garage.
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    Boston Fire Department Deputy Chief Greg Mackin explains how his department seeks to protect its members from unnecessary exposure to carcinogens.
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    John Salka reflects on 40 years of change in the fire service.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Store gear in a clean, dry, well-ventilated setting that's away from direct sunlight or any UV-producing lights.
    Pat Freeman offers a health-conscious approach to PPE cleaning, maintenance and storage.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Dr. Harry Carter poses the question, do you want to be one of the great ones?
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    Chief Marc Bashoor addresses issues related to alcohol, drugs, mental health issues and reckless driving in the fire service.
    Oct. 1, 2016
    A great option for an extended stretch is five or six lengths of 1¾-inch hose connected to a bed of 2½-inch line with a “bell-style” reducer.
    Stephen Kalman offers tips related to private dwellings, multiple dwellings, commercial structures and standpipe operations.
    Oct. 1, 2016
    A timeline of Firehouse milestones from 1976 to present day.
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    A timeline of Firehouse milestones from 1976 to present day.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach reflects on how one person, one incident or even one magazine article can inspire others and change lives.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Nanaimo Fire Rescue's RIT program focuses on practical, hands-on training.
    Brad Wood shares how Nanaimo Fire Rescue developed a rapid-intervention program to enhance fireground operations.
    Oct. 1, 2016
    Mesa Fire and Medical Department ChiefHarry Beck
    Pierce, IAFC Honor Fire Chiefs of the Year
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    FAMA recently presented a scholarship award an an annual meeting. Participating in the presentation were: (left to right) Jason Nawrocki, FAMA Education Committee Chair/National Sales Manager - Fleet, Pierce Manufacturing; David Durstine, 2016 FAMA Board President and Vice President – Akron Brass (Scholarship Sponsor); and Tim Van Fleet – FAMA Membership Committee Chair and Vice President of OEM Sales, Akron Brass.
    FAMA Awards Scholarship to Maryland Student
    Oct. 1, 2016
    HURST Jaws of Life has added Chip Johnson to its sales team
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    This cut-away view of a Toyota Mirai shows the major components related to the fuel cell propulsion system. A complete Mirai, the first mass-produced FCV available for sale in North America, weighs just over 4,000 pounds and is a front-wheel drive, four-passenger automobile. Photos by Ron Moore
    Ron Moore looks at the major components of an FCV.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Firehouse Magazine proudly presents its 28th annual Volunteer Run Survey.
    Oct. 1, 2016
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    Fishers, IN, Fire Department Fire Captain Todd Rielage and Cincinnati Fire Captain Matt Flagler begin a classroom session on SCBA during the Africa Fire Mission training in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the newest honorees in our Community Service Awards program.
    Aug. 29, 2016
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    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions...
    Aug. 29, 2016
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    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions...
    Aug. 29, 2016
    #4: Michael Ryszetnyk, FDNY
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions...
    Aug. 29, 2016
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    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.
    Aug. 29, 2016
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    Dennis Compton reflects on how you can have a great fire service career based on your interviews.
    July 13, 2016