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    The September issue of Firehouse includes feature stories on the Initial Attack Command in the WUI, Secondary Search Techniques and Cities in Crisis. Plus, there is a special supplement on Cardiovascular & Chemical Exposure Risks!

    More content from September 2017

    Photo by First Due Photography
    Applying specific leadership skills and strategies at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire resulted in an improved culture and many positive changes.
    Darryl Jones, fire chief in Pittsburgh, PA, explains why it takes guts to be a leader who is willing to challenge the status quo.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    The stage is set for exceptional education and training in Nashville.
    Sept. 1, 2017
    How to perform the Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch: Start with one knee down on the floor or a cushion with the other leg bent with the foot flat on the floor. Stay in an upright and tall position with your back straight. Next, squeeze the butt cheek (glute) of the knee that is down and try to push your hip forward. You should feel a stretch in the front of your hip and maybe even down your quad depending how tight you are. Breathe as you hold your hips in this position. You can reach your hands toward the ceiling to add more stretch but, be sure to keep your back straight and do not arch. Hold the stretch for 20–30 seconds for 3x on each side.
    Aaron Zamzow offers simple exercises to yield improved posture, a healthier spine and a prolonged career.
    Sept. 1, 2017
    Photo by Glenn Vincent
    The Harrisburg Blitz Box was developed out of necessity to provide multiple attack lines on older engines, which had limited preconnected lines. This concept was adopted by many departments in the greater Harrisburg area in the last 1960s.
    Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur describe how two Pennsylvania departments used experience to influence apparatus design and selection.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Dan Byrne explains how to make your presence known in the community to be a part of the solution.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Oxford, MA, firefighters responded to a fire in a mixed-use building with a commercial hair-styling business on the first floor and apartments above—a fire that ultimately resulted in a mayday and close call for two mutual-aid firefighters.
    Billy Goldfeder and personnel from Oxford Fire-EMS share key takeaways from a mayday incident in Oxford, MA.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    From left: Kenneth Fent, Gavin Horn, Stephen Kerber and Denise Smith
    Research highlights the health impacts of fireground activities and exposure.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    The researchers provide final thoughts on the data presented and share what's head for further studies.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    An evaluation of tactical considerations for inside operations, including getting water on the fire, the value of the hollow core door, and VEIS from the inside.
    Sept. 1, 2017
    Strenuous physical work in heavy, insulating firefighting PPE—the type of work performed during overhaul—can result in significantly increased core temperatures.
    Research tackles exposure considerations for outside and overhaul operations related to heat stress, hydrogen cyanide and high concentrations of PAHs and particulate exposure....
    Sept. 1, 2017
    Outside vent firefighters had the highest neck exposure, most likely from inconsistent use of hoods. However, attack and search firefighters had the highest maximum levels of exposure on the neck.
    Research reviews cleaning and decontamination after fire incidents related to PPE and skin contamination, gross decon, hood laundering and PPE-off-gassing.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Jeff Brand explains that ICs must consider multiple factors that impact life safety and property preservation.
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    Gary Ludwig shares his thoughts on the fact that some people in the industry want to use the term “paramedic” for all EMS practitioners.
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    Steven Gillespie explains that dynamic simulation training develops strong tactical decision-making for real-world events.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Recent fires from around the country.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Shane Ray argues that it’s time to focus our collective resources for a common cause.
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    Marc Bashoor advises to be aggressive while taking care of the important and delicate things in life.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    The instrument cluster of this 2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicle shows rescue personnel that not only is the vehicle still powered up, the engine is running and the transmission is in Drive. Note that the engine stop button (lower right) is also illuminated. Photos by Ron Moore
    Ron Moore updates procedures where an automatic stop-start system is operational.
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Siarnicki Receives Leadership Award
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    For the 36th 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 ...
    Sept. 1, 2017
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    Jeremy Mitchell offers a critical assessment of fire and life safety programs.
    April 7, 2017