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  • August 2019

    • August 2019

    The August issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature stories on leadership, emergency scene lighting, higher education and fire prevention. The issue also includes an exclusive Firehouse supplement on Clean Cabs.
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    Jobs

    Take Our 2019 State of the Fire Service Survey

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2019
    We'd like to invite you to participate in our 2019 State of the Fire Service Survey!Endeavor Research, in partnership with Firehouse, is conducting a short survey to understand...
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    Safety & Health

    8 Ways to Keep Cab Interiors Clean

    Aug. 1, 2019
    A list of key areas to keep clean in order to stay safe.
    Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
    The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department began its clean cab initiative in 2015 and hopes to have all of its apparatus meeting the standard by the end of 2020.
    Apparatus Components

    Apparatus Makers, Fire Chief Share Practical Tips for Keeping Cabs Clean

    Ed Ballam
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Ed Ballam takes a look at how fire departments and manufacturers are pioneering the clean cab concept.
    Prince Frederick VFD
    On April 3, 2019, a fire started in a pile of freshly spread mulch outside a row of four elevated, wood-frame townhomes in Calvert County, MD.
    Rescue

    Close Calls: A Fire Chief’s Worst Nightmare, Part 2

    Billy Goldfeder
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Responders recount events from a fire at an occupied townhouse with trapped victims.
    Careers & Education

    Industry News 8/19

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2019
    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is looking for proposals for its Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL in 2020.

    More content from August 2019

    Photo by Landon Jensen
    Fire crews take part in an active shooter drill at a local school.
    Community Risk

    The Fire Code: A Tool Against Terrorism

    Aug. 1, 2019
    Dennis Merrigan says past code enforcement shows how we can apply these lessons to help thwart the impact of shootings.
    John J. Salka Jr., a Firehouse® contributing editor, is a retired FDNY battalion chief who was commander of the 18th Battalion in the Bronx.
    Radios, Pagers & Accessories

    The Fire Scene: What Is Your Radio Identity?

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Aug. 1, 2019
    John Salka explains how an uncomplicated communications system is critical to effective and safe fire department operations.
    Harry R. Carter, PhD, a Firehouse® contributing editor, is a fire protection consultant based in Adelphia, NJ. He is chairman of the Board of Commissioners in Howell Township Fire District 2 and retired from the Newark Fire Department as a battalion commander.
    Leadership

    Command Post: Good Leaders Must Find and Nurture the Next Generation

    Dr. Harry Carter
    Aug. 1, 2019
    If you don’t share your experiences with those moving up the ranks, who will?
    Richard Bossert is an EMS operations chief for the Philadelphia Fire Department.
    EMS

    EMS: Use Your Common Senses

    Richard Bossert
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Richard Bossert says a complete assessment can save your patient’s life … and maybe your own, too.
    Brandon Dreiman, JD, EMT-P, is an 18-year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department where he also serves as the coordinator for the IFD Office of Wellness & Support.
    Safety & Health

    Behavioral Health: Does Chronic Stress Promote the Growth of Cancer in Firefighters?

    Brandon Dreiman
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Brandon Dreiman discusses how research into firefighter cancer is far from complete and that chronic stress may be a factor.
    Timothy R. Szymanski has been in the fire service for 48 years and is the public education and information officer (PEIO) for Las Vegas, NV, Fire & Rescue.
    Leadership

    Fire Service PIO: How to Handle Confrontational Interviews

    Timothy Szymanski
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Tim Szymanski cautions PIOs and firefighters of all ranks to not get caught up in a situation that may be a set up.
    Ron Moore
    When accomplishing a pie cut on the roof rail structure, remember that the cuts need to “join” with each other. The structure must be completely cut free if it is to be successfully removed from the vehicle.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Use the Pie Cut Technique to Accomplish Total B-Pillar Removal

    Ron Moore
    Aug. 1, 2019
    This age-old rescue technique involves making cuts from multiple directions.
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    Careers & Education

    Higher Education: Much More Than Checking the Box

    Glenn James
    Aug. 1, 2019
    How collegiate learning can prepare a more well-rounded firefighter.
    Norvin Collins was selected as the Fire Chief for San Juan Island Fire & Rescue in October 2018.
    Leadership

    The Varied Needs of Those We Lead

    Norvin Collins
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Norvin Collins explains why fire chiefs need to understand the motivations and expectations of their crews and the community they serve.
    Robin Zevotek is a research engineer with the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Firefighter Safety Research Institute. He specializes in the use of fire research for the development of fire service tactical considerations. He has 16 years in the fire service, and is currently serving as a firefighter with the Ellicott City, MD, Volunteer Fire Department.
    Rescue

    Research Corner: Survivability Profiling

    Robin Zevotek
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Research can help firefighters understand risk during search and rescue operations
    Glen E. Ellman
    Adequate lighting should be available for any active command post whether a vehicle, tent or other location.
    Scene Lighting

    Can You See the Light?

    Peter Lamb
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Don’t overlook one of your most important assets on scene.
    Brian Brown
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    Cancer Prevention

    Clean Cab Concept is Alive and Well

    Brian Brown
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Health concerns about contaminated gear are driving the movement.
    Tod Sudmeier
    Riverside County, CA, June 21, 2019
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots August 2019

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2019
    This month's Hot Shots features Houston, TX, firefighters exiting the roof after completing vertical ventilation operations that allowed the crew from Engine 67 to find the fire...
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    Careers & Education

    For the Record 8/19

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Th NFPA has released its annual report on firefighter fatalities.
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    Careers & Education

    Scuttlebutt 8/19

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2019
    The Fire Department Safety Officers Association is accepting applications for scholarships to the 30th annual Health & Safety Conference.
    Peter Matthews
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    Careers & Education

    ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: 2018 National Run Survey—Part 3

    Aug. 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.
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    Leadership

    Knowledge and Strength

    Peter Matthews
    Aug. 1, 2019
    A message written on the wall at the fire academy serves as a reminder
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    Apparatus

    Clean Cab Supplement

    Aug. 1, 2019
    This supplement offers tips for keeping your cab clean and gives a firsthand account of how one department is embracing the clean cab concept.