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  • June 2019

    • June 2019

    The June issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature stories on Rural Firefighting, Firefighter PPE (traditional helmets vs. European style) and Car Wash Fires. There are also two bonus online exclusives: Firefighter Nutrition and Part 1 of the Firehouse National Run Survey.
    Photo courtesy First iZ
    FirstiZ is working on a CAD integrated autonomous drone project, integrated with remote hazmat detection sensors as well as other payloads.
    Drones

    Fire Technology: Public Safety Drone Update

    Charles Werner
    June 1, 2019
    Charles Werner explains how recent catastrophic events plus new innovations have led to increased usage of drones in the public safety sector.
    Glen E. Ellman
    To expect some people to “tough it out” may work, but for others, “toughing it out” is not in their programming and quite frankly impossible as a solution.
    Safety & Health

    Close Calls: The Emotional Close Calls

    Billy Goldfeder
    June 1, 2019
    Chief Billy Goldfeder explains why size-ups don’t only apply to burning buildings.
    Peter Matthews
    060117 Fort Worth Rainbow Lounge Fire 3 Pm
    Careers & Education

    ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: 2018 National Run Survey—Part 1

    June 1, 2019
    For the 38th year, Firehouse shares and compares statistics about company and department levels, funding, staffing and pay for the career fire service.
    Peter Matthews
    Community Risk

    As Firehouse Sees It: Moving Forward, Looking Back

    Peter Matthews
    June 1, 2019
    Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews explains how using technology and data, attendees at the Truman Conference are updating findings from the original 1947 fire report.
    Scott Carnahan
    Helmets 1 Carnahan
    Helmets

    Fire Helmets in the U.S. - Traditional vs. European

    Edward Hartin
    June 1, 2019
    Ed Hartin and Jerry Helm compare traditional helmets with new European-style head gear. Plus, Jason Caughey explains why choosing a helmet should be a personal choice.

    More content from June 2019

    Photos by Dana Harrison
    Firefighters at the Needham, MA, Fire Department learned how to grill nutritious fruits and vegetables like pineapple slices, zucchini, and avocados.
    Health & Fitness

    Health & Fitness: Firefighter Nutrition: Understanding Nutrition Labels

    Dana Harrison
    June 1, 2019
    Dana Harrison explains what we can learn from a nutrition label, ingredients to watch out for, and how to simplify nutrition through your food-shopping list.
    Photos courtesy Twin Cities Firefighters Operation Warm
    The real payoff for all this work comes at the coat distribution events.
    Off-duty

    Off Duty: Operation Warm

    Colin Oglesbee
    June 1, 2019
    Colin Oglesbee describes how Twin Cities Firefighters Operation Warm provides coats for underprivileged local children.
    Barry Furey
    CAD/Dispatch Systems

    Fire Dispatch: 20 Critical Questions About Computer-Aided Dispatch

    Barry Furey
    June 1, 2019
    Barry Furey provides the questions you need to ask before purchasing a CAD system.
    John Salkav3
    Operations & Training

    The Fire Scene: Time Is Not on Their Side

    John J. Salka Jr.
    June 1, 2019
    Chief John Salka explains that victims need us to be efficient with time management, because it is their time not ours!
    1a B Evans
    EMS

    EMS: Good Customer Service is Essential

    June 1, 2019
    Bruce Evans explains how good customer service can pay off in the long run.
    Bob Bartosz
    A rural agency responding to an incident may use the same strategies as a suburban agency, but the tactics could vary widely.
    Operations & Training

    Do it the Same Way, Differently

    Devon Wells
    June 1, 2019
    Devon Wells explains how rural volunteer fire agencies operate similarly, but differently, from their suburban and urban counterparts.
    Ron Moore
    The used ratchet tie-down webbing showed signs of seemingly minor abrasions at one spot, meaning something incurred at some point during its 3 years of in-service life. Photos by Ron Moore
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Ratchet Tie-Down Unit WLL

    Ron Moore
    June 1, 2019
    Ron Moore and the rescue team conduct destructive testing to compare the working load limit of older 2-inch-wide tie-down ratchet units compared to brand-new units.
    Chris E. Mickal
    New Orleans, Feb. 20, 2019
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 6/19

    Firehouse Staff
    June 1, 2019
    Firehouse shares recent fires from around the country.
    Steven Pfost
    Often, for employees or others familiar with the layout of car wash facilities, the front of a car wash is considered the location where the cars enter and begin the cleaning process. This may not align with the layout of the building in relation to the front of the property, exposure 1 or the A side.
    Hoselines & Water Appliances

    Car Wash Fires

    Feb. 11, 2019
    Frank Leeb shares tactics and tips related to fire operations at car wash facilities.