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  • April 2019

    • April 2019

    The April issue of Firehouse includes feature stories on the FDNY's use of drones, technical rescues involving bariatric patients, wearing structural PPE in wildland environments, foam fundamentals, and training for officers.
    John Odegard
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    Careers & Education

    Combination Fire Department 2018 Run Survey

    April 1, 2019
    Firehouse, the Volunteer & Combination Section of the IAFC, and the National Volunteer Fire Council have compiled the ninth-annual Combination Fire Department Run Survey, featuring...
    Photos courtesy FDNY
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    Drones

    FDNY: Drones in the Big City

    Michael Leo
    April 1, 2019
    Michael Leo describes the evolution of FDNY’s drone program and offers a look at the future.
    David Griffin
    Leadership

    Leadership Lessons: Leading Is a Team Sport

    David Griffin
    April 1, 2019
    David Griffin shares simple steps for enacting changes with a new team.
    Tim Szymanski
    Tech & Comm

    Fire Service PIO: Media Releases Concerning Criminal Matters

    Timothy Szymanski
    April 1, 2019
    Tim Szymanski underscores that accuracy of information is most critical with cases involving fire-related crimes.
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    Operations & Training

    Fire Scene: Parallel Operations

    John J. Salka Jr.
    April 1, 2019
    John Salka highlights the benefits of implementing a second strategy even before the first one fails.

    More content from April 2019

    Barry Fureyv2
    CAD/Dispatch Systems

    Fire Dispatch: Is It Time to Nationalize 9-1-1?

    Barry Furey
    April 1, 2019
    Barry Furey details five problems plaguing our current dispatch system to underscore why we should consider making the switch to a nationalized system.
    Photos by Christopher Sobieski
    On a recent call involving a bariatric patient, a ramp was constructed with roof ladders side-by-side and plastic backboards secured to the ladders to facilitate sliding the patient up onto the floor of the ambulance.
    EMS

    Fire-Based EMS: Technical Rescue Meets the Bariatric Patient

    Christopher Sobieski
    April 1, 2019
    Chris Sobieski addresses the technical rescue, medical and safety factors to consider for calls involving bariatric patients.
    Photo by Robert Burke
    Rescue 1, 2 and 3 are the heart of the Memphis All-Hazards Rescue response, including hazardous materials.
    Hazardous Materials

    Hazmat Studies: Memphis’ Evolution of Hazmat to All-Hazards Rescue

    Robert Burke
    April 1, 2019
    Robert Burke shares Memphis’ evolution of hazmat response to all-hazards rescue in an area with many unique hazmat exposures.
    Photo by Wayne Salat
    The fire was reported in a ski shop that was part of a complex multi-story structure.
    Structures

    Close Calls: “I No Longer Knew Which Way Was Out”

    Billy Goldfeder
    April 1, 2019
    Billy Goldfeder shares the story of a captain who loses contact with his team while trying to exit a complex structure.
    Photo by David Bryce
    Townsend, MA, Feb. 4, 2019
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 04/19

    April 1, 2019
    Firehouse shares recent fires from around the country.
    Photo by Jake Hoffman
    Alternate egress routes may have to be created due to collapse, and training scenarios should include this skill whenever possible.
    Training Drills

    Improving Mayday Procedures

    April 1, 2019
    Jake Hoffman presents 8 training priorities based on research and LODD incidents.
    Photos courtesy Skidmore College
    The question of how best to protect firefighters at wildland incidents is an especially timely matter as departments nationally are experiencing an increasing number of wildland fires.
    Turnout Gear

    Research Corner: Structural PPE in the Wildland Environment

    Dr. Denise Smith
    April 1, 2019
    Researchers explain how the SMARTER project identified heat stress concerns in real-world fire incidents.
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    Embedded technology detects vital signs, such as core body temperatures, respirations, high blood pressure and even illnesses (heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.).
    Mobile Technology & Accessories

    Fire Technology: Looking Toward 2040

    Charles Werner
    April 1, 2019
    Charles Werner offers a hopeful prediction about fire service technology in the future.
    Gary Ludwig
    EMS

    EMS: After 250+ Columns …

    Gary Ludwig
    April 1, 2019
    Gary Ludwig shares that he will be "pressing pause" on his EMS column to embrace a new fire service opportunity.
    Photo by Glenn Duda
    AFFF use is extensive in the aviation, petroleum and firefighting world.
    Extinguishers

    Foam Fundamentals

    Todd B. Bane
    April 1, 2019
    Todd Bane outlines the best uses of Class B foam while Anthony Tricarico addresses Class A foam and wetting agents.
    Photos by Aaron Zamzow
    Choosing the right equipment for a fire department exercise facility will involve many factors, including the space available, numbers of users, and budget.
    Health & Fitness

    Health & Wellness: Firehouse Gyms: Equipment & Exercises

    Aaron Zamzow
    April 1, 2019
    Aaron Zamzow explains how a proper firehouse workout area can foster the performance of effective and functional exercises.
    Peter Matthews
    Careers & Education

    As Firehouse Sees It: Continuing Education & Training

    Peter Matthews
    April 1, 2019
    Peter Matthews poses the question, "What is your department doing to build and maintain firefighter and officer skill sets?"
    Post-promotional training at every level includes an Officer Development Academy for Captain II’s (whose scope of responsibility includes riding up as battalion chiefs).
    Operations & Training

    Establishing a Continuum of Training

    Marc Davidson
    April 1, 2019
    Marc Davidson underscores the need to move past the fire service’s failure to its officers by creating a better approach to training.
    Ron Moore
    The crushed fender of this 2010 KIA Optima hides everything you need to see for successfully rolling or jacking the dash to free trapped occupants. Moving or removing the fender will provide crews with a clearer picture of the task at hand. Photos by Ron Moore
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Dash & Instrument Panel Entrapment

    Ron Moore
    April 1, 2019
    Using rescue tools and equipment provided by the department, the rescue team will be able to complete the F-I-A-T procedure on an acquired vehicle and accomplish a successful ...