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  • March 2019

    • March 2019

    The March issue of Firehouse includes feature stories on Wildland Firefighting, Building an Urban Swiftwater Rescue Arsenal, Forced Staff Assignments and Fire & Emergency Apparatus. Plus, training tips from the Australian Fire Service and a preview of Firehouse World 2019.
    Photo by Keith Cullom
    Firefighters must thoughtfully and systematically determine if each structure is not threatened, threatened but defensible, or threatened and non-defensible.
    Wildland

    Tactical Structure Triage

    Todd McNeal
    March 1, 2019
    Todd McNeal outlines the criteria for sorting threatened structures to determine actions in the wildland/urban interface.
    Photo by FEMA/U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago
    South Florida Urban Search and Rescue, Florida Task Force 2, conducts reconnaissance missions in Bucksport, SC, following Hurricane Florence.
    Water & Ice

    Building an Urban Swiftwater Rescue Arsenal

    Russell McCullar
    March 1, 2019
    Russell McCullar offers tips for building an urban swiftwater arsenal so teams are ready for a variety of water rescue conditions.
    Green
    Health & Fitness

    Firefighter Nutrition: Keys to Effective Weight Loss

    Brandon Green
    March 1, 2019
    Brandon Green shares tips for weight loss related to motivation, meal prep, critical changes in diet, and building a support system.
    Photo by Dr. Marc Eckstein
    EMS provider agencies need to be creative in their approach to these growing public health demands.
    Careers & Education

    Worldly Education

    March 1, 2019
    Firehouse presents summaries of three key sessions from Firehouse World 2019.
    Photo by Ken LaBelle
    East Putnam, CT, Jan. 16, 2019
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 03/19

    March 1, 2019
    Firehouse shares recent fires from around the country.

    More content from March 2019

    Shane Ray
    Leadership

    Fire Politics: Don’t Let Gridlock Now Create Setbacks in the Future

    Shane Ray
    March 1, 2019
    Shane Ray explains why it’s time for leaders to join forces to prepare for what’s ahead for the fire service.
    John Salkav3
    Careers & Education

    The Fire Scene: Words of Wisdom

    John J. Salka Jr.
    March 1, 2019
    John Salka offers some advice that he recently shared with a graduating class of firefighters.
    Photo courtesy Hanover, VA, Fire-EMS
    A tractor-trailer struck Engine 6 in the rear, knocking the pumper forward overtop of Clark, pinning him under the unit.
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls: Tragedy on the Roadways

    Billy Goldfeder
    March 1, 2019
    Billy Goldfeder shares two incidents that underscore the dangers of operating on roadways.
    Peter Matthews
    Careers & Education

    As Firehouse Sees It: Be Careful What You Share

    Peter Matthews
    March 1, 2019
    Peter Matthews underscores that firefighters have a responsibility to help our citizens, not garner attention by sharing their worst moments.
    Photo courtesy Burton Fire District
    CRR personnel’s knowledge and relationship with the community keeps them informed about the enemy, the risk it poses to every home in the community, the battle being waged by the troops, and what is needed to win the battle.
    Community Risk Reduction

    Fire Prevention: The Strategic War for Resilient Communities

    Daniel Byrne
    March 1, 2019
    Dan Byrne shares how community risk reduction plays a critical role in victorious battle plans.
    Steven Gillespie
    Leadership

    Leadership Lessons: It’s Time to Up Your Game

    Steven M. Gillespie
    March 1, 2019
    Steven Gillespie says it's time to shed the regrets and “should-haves” from the past and make some changes—now!
    Photo by John McDonough
    An instructor delivers formal skills acquisition and sets expectations.
    Hoselines & Water Appliances

    International Exchange: Training on the “Non-Negotiables”

    John McDonough
    March 1, 2019
    John McDonough explains how the Australian fire services focus on shared expectations for four key task-level skills.
    Photos by Tom Shand
    Engine 27 of the Los Angeles City Fire Department carries an assortment of appliances and hand tools. Note the two breathing apparatus carried in the left-side rearmost compartment.
    Apparatus Components

    The Apparatus Architect: Success Story Showcase

    March 1, 2019
    Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur review rigs from around the country, some featuring first-time concepts and others with enhancements of tried-and-true layouts.
    Gary Ludwig
    EMS

    EMS: A SIREN Could Bring You Money!

    Gary Ludwig
    March 1, 2019
    Gary Ludwig explains how grant money from the SIREN Act could be used for rural EMS programs to fund training, equipment and more.
    Curt Varone
    Cancer Prevention

    Fire Law: Cancer Presumption Laws: Data- or Policy-Driven

    Curt Varone
    March 1, 2019
    Curt Varone argues that a policy-based approach is the strongest argument for cancer presumption laws.
    Ron Moore
    After tightening a ratchet tie-down unit as fully as necessary by hand, rescuers should close the handle, so it latches over the sprocket slide bar and secures the mandrel core in position.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Tie-Down Ratchet Strap Unit Safety

    Ron Moore
    March 1, 2019
    Ron Moore reviews safety procedures rescue teams must follow when using 2-inch-wide tie-down ratchet strap units at a rescue incident.
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    Valor Awards

    For the Record 3/19

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2019
    Firehouse is seeking nominations for the 2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor, Unit Citation Awards and Thomas Carr Community Service Awards.
    Globe
    The Pattonsburg, MO, Fire and Rescue Protection District was one of 13 volunteer departments to receive new, state-of-the-art turnout gear through the 2018 Globe Gear Giveaway.
    Turnout Gear

    Scuttlebutt 3/19

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2019
    The 2019 Globe Gear Giveaway application period is now open.
    Dennis Merrigan
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    Careers & Education

    Forced Staff Assignments: Perk or Purgatory?

    Feb. 17, 2018
    Dennis Merrigan says forced rotations in the fire service may be counterproductive.