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    The October issue features the 2017 Firehouse Valor and Community Service Awards, plus feature articles on search operations, training drills, fireground safety and more. There is also a sneak-peek at Firehouse Expo 2018 and a special Q&A about Firehouse World 2019.
    Photo by Scott LaPrade
    Royalston, MA, Aug. 21, 2018
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse offers photos of recent fires from around the country.
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    Oct. 1, 2018
    Ed Nichols, vice president of events and show director for Firehouse World, answers key questions about the move and shares the long-term plan for the show.
    Peter Matthews
    Peter Matthews
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Peter Matthews reflects on how fire service legends and icons leave a legacy on the fire service.
    Kevin O'connor
    Kevin O’Connor
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Kevin O'Connor underscores the need to manage pension plans for the firefighter, not political correctness.
    Photos courtesy DFD
    DFD members are solid, trained and no-nonsense interior firefighters. They also understand when that approach isn’t the best option for the occupants.
    Billy Goldfeder
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Billy Goldfeder shares two examples from a Wisconsin department to underscore the importance of "getting the wet stuff on the red stuff."

    More content from October 2018

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    John J. Salka Jr.
    Oct. 1, 2018
    John Salka explains that firefighters and officers are often measured by the outcomes of incidents, regardless of the intentions.
    Photo by Patrick Kerrigan
    Boston firefighters rescue a woman and her child from a fire in a three-story building.
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2017 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.
    LAFD SOBER Unit (from left to right): Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Ingstad, Nurse Practitioner Nancy Richmond, Dr. Marc Eckstein and Case Manager Victor Chavez.
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse is proud to honor the following departments and individuals for their commitment to community.
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    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2017 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.
    Members of Belvidere, IL, Fire Department Engine 102 and Ladder 150, from left: Captain Mark Zumbragel, Firefighter Jim Kriebs, Firefighter Jeff Vaughan, Firefighter Nic Thornton, Lt. Shawn Schadle, Firefighter Aaron Pihl, Firefighter Jason Swanson and Firefighter Mark Beck.
    Oct. 1, 2018
    The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.
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    Nick Holderbaum
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Nick Holderbaum shares firefighter nutrition tips involving ancestral health techniques.
    Photo by Shawn Tompkins
    Firefighters need to learn to use defensive tactics to see indicators of potential violence.
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse offers summaries of four key sessions from Firehouse Expo 2018.
    Gary Ludwig
    Gary Ludwig
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Gary Ludwig explains the value of firefighter-paramedics who can do it all.
    Harry Carter
    Dr. Harry Carter
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dr. Harry Carter shares that effective leaders know when to talk and, more importantly, when to listen.
    Figure 1: Levels of particle-bound PAHs (ng/m3) throughout one day of sampling at one station. Data represents particulate levels in the apparatus bay and just outside of the station, along with the apparatus run times (leave the station and arrive at station).
    Emily Sparer
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Emily Sparer and Lisa Burke explain a research partnership with the Boston Fire Department, which highlights apparatus bays and gear-washing.
    John Odegard
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    Oct. 1, 2018
    Firehouse proudly presents its 30th annual Volunteer Run Survey.
    Ron Moore
    Command is established as the first-due company officer arrives. A walk-around size-up of the entire scene reveals that one of the two vehicles involved is a roof-resting SUV with one person trapped inside.
    Ron Moore
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Ron Moore discusses incident management skills at SUV rollover incidents.
    Photos courtesy BFD
    Upon arrival, the aerial was extended to prepare for the rescue of the man from the grain bin.
    Brandon Howard
    Sept. 18, 2018
    Brandon Howard reports on how the Burlington, IA, Fire Department rescued a man trapped up to his neck in a large grain bin.
    Photos courtesy Joe Buvid
    Figure 1: The Oriented Search allows the firefighters to focus more intently on the speed and search of the actual floor space and furnishings rather than the walls themselves.
    Chris DelBello
    July 16, 2018
    Chris DelBello explains the tools and techniques firefighters need for the comprehensive oriented search method.
    Photo by JC Kriesher
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    William Pessemier
    June 18, 2018
    Bill Pessemier underscores the need for the fire service to adopt a culture of operational risk management.
    It is vital that crews can determine the connection type and then make the connection during a real-life emergency.
    Emory Epps
    May 24, 2018
    Emory Epps and Robin House share a drill for practicing with various types of SCBA interfaces to ensure firefighters can make the connection.
    Photo by Glen Ellman
    An ideal engine staffing level is an officer, chauffeur, nozzle, backup, door and control firefighters.
    Paul Mastronardi
    April 1, 2018
    Paul Mastronardi details the duties of each member of the nozzle team.