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    • November 2017

    The November issue of Firehouse includes the 2017 Station Design Awards, the annual Apparatus Showcase and feature stories on Specialized High-Rise Firefighting Units, Understanding the Value of Training & Education and The Apparatus Architect.

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    When the door to the mechanical room was opened, there was a light haze inside, and firefighters reported hearing a hissing noise that seemed to be coming from a green cylinder. Upon entering the room, the four firefighters began to feel lightheaded.
    Billy Goldfeder shares the story of Spokane firefighters who felt lightheaded and sick during alarm system response call.
    Nov. 1, 2017
    Photo by Mike Meadows
    Sun Valley, CA, Sept. 25, 2017
    Recent fires from around the country.
    Nov. 1, 2017
    Photo courtesy Interim Fire Chief John B. Tippett, Jr.
    Chief JJ and I inside the command vehicle. Notice the look on his face. He is mentoring me and focused on every word I say to ensure I do the job correctly.
    Dr. David Griffin shares why it's important to put your crews through the minor leagues before the big leagues.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Chief Brian Helmick explains how California departments developed a collaborative psychological/spiritual mutual-aid system.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Tim Sendelbach shares that two months of challenging responses underscores the immense responsibility of being a firefighter.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Gary Ludwig explains why it seems fire departments pump more oxygen than water.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    John Salka explains why not all roof vent holes are equal.
    Nov. 1, 2017
    Photos courtesy Illinois Fire Service Institute - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    In some cases, the certificates earned in training may provide academic credit for individuals who want to pursue a college degree.
    Anthony Mangeri shares how to blend training and education to earn a degree.
    Nov. 1, 2017
    Photo by Nick Wilbur
    The rear crew area on College Park, MD, Truck 12 carries two sets of irons, a Hydra Ram and other equipment.
    Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur offer ideas for specifying cab configurations to meet your department’s needs.
    Nov. 1, 2017
    This winch skills training checklist is designed to assist departments with their winch training efforts.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    UL FSRI Launches Safety Campaign
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    U.S. Landmarks Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
    Nov. 1, 2017
    Ron Moore
    This snatch block has an ultimate strength rating of 36,000 pounds. With a 4:1 safety factor, the Working Load Limit is 9,000 pounds. It has a 5-inch diameter sheave and works with up to a half-inch diameter wire rope. Rescue personnel should be able to explain specifications such as this for the snatch block used within their rescue inventory. Photos by Ron Moore
    Ron Moore and the rescue team shall establish winch skills and competencies that can be used when responding to incidents with a vehicle that has a rescue winch.
    Nov. 1, 2017
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    Firehouse is pleased to offer the fourth annual showcase of fire and emergency services facilities.
    Oct. 21, 2017