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  • January 2020

    • January 2020

    The January issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on accountability & tracking systems, fire & emergency apparatus, incident command tasks and a special sneak-peek at Firehouse World 2020, which will be held in Las Vegas Feb.24-27.
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    Mike Noyes

    April 1, 2020
    Marshall “Mike” Noyes retired January 2019 from the Fort Worth Fire Department with 35 years of service as a Battalion Chief in Operations. Mike earned his M.S. degree in Fire...
    Curt Varone
    Careers & Education

    Fire Law: Firefighters, Overtime and the Fair Labor Standards Act

    Curt Varone
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Curt Varone explains why no law affects fire department operations or costs to local government more than the Fair Labor Standards Act.
    CFSI is accepting applications for the CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award.
    Vehicle Services & Inspections

    For the Record 1/20

    Firehouse Staff
    Jan. 1, 2020
    2019 EVT of the Year Announced
    Peter Matthews
    Educational Materials

    As Firehouse Sees It: Reflecting on Lessons Found in Rookie and Job Books

    Peter Matthews
    Jan. 1, 2020
    As we embark on a new year, Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews says there is a lot to look forward to and plenty to recall.
    David Griffin
    Leadership

    Leadership Lessons: Do You Have a GrAttitude?

    David Griffin
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Dr. David Griffin shares his reasons for believing that fire service leaders who appreciate their good fortune and the marvels of everyday life can serve their team in ways that...

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    Community Risk Reduction

    Fire Prevention: CRR is a Team Sport

    Daniel Byrne
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Daniel Byrne stresses the importance of maintaining the Fire Prevention Week mentality throughout the year.
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    Leadership

    First Due: Performance Culture

    Adam Parkhurst
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Adam Parkhurst explains why a new perspective regarding "average" needs to be adopted.
    Barry Furey
    Tech & Comm

    Fire Dispatch: Dispatcher Wellness: An Overlooked Concern

    Barry Furey
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Barry Furey sheds light on the worrisome matter of dispatcher stress and physical risk.
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    Health & Fitness

    Health & Fitness: Fitness for the Fire Attack

    Aaron Zamzow
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Aaron Zamzow explains the functional connection between six exercises and the physical rigors of advancing a charged hoseline.
    An example of ground ladder banking, where the aerial waterway was run outside of the torque box to accommodate multiple portable ladders.
    Aerial

    The Apparatus Architect: Outfitting & Equipping Your Aerial Apparatus

    Tom Shand
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur provide valuable tips on how to design in space to an apparatus without sacrificing room for ground ladders.
    When more companies arrive on scene, the most important task is to accurately capture the organization for the next phase of the incident.
    Incident Command

    Managing the Multiple-Alarm: Delegating Command Tasks

    Mike Noyes
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Insight from Mike Noyes, Jeff Holloway and Richard Tice, who have 110 years of combined experience, can help ICs excel at multiple-alarm fires.
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    Incident Command

    The Fire Scene: Effective Fireground Communications

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Jan. 1, 2020
    John J. Salka, Jr., stresses the value of describing the smoke and fire in radio transmissions.
    Chief Billy Goldfeder
    Operations & Training

    Close Calls: It’s a Fire until We Determine It Isn’t

    Billy Goldfeder
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Chief Billy Goldfeder reminds that when the bells go off you should treat the situation as if your own house was involved.
    Accountability
    Accountability & Tracking

    Accountability Systems Explained

    Kenneth Willette
    Jan. 1, 2020
    NIOSH cites the lack of a fireground accountability system in dozens of LODDs. Kenneth Willette believes when you incorporate one into operations, you need to support them with...
    The basics of a properly operating firehouse must be combined with considerations for firefighter training to ensure the best service for the community.
    Architects

    Station Design: Facilitating Training into Facility Planning

    Dean Sparaco
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Architect Dean Sparaco explains why departments that hold firefighter training in the highest regard incorporate that element into the design of new stations.
    Photos by Ron Moore
    For an extra cost, a chain manufacturer will certify chain to twice normal working load limits (WLL), indicated by tags, as shown here.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Rescue Chain Safety Protocols

    Ron Moore
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Ron Moore's hands-on evaluation of chain and hooks provides vital information related to using the equipment during rescues.
    Tami Kayea
    EMS

    EMS: Call of the Wild: Preparing for Raves

    Tami Kayea
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Dallas Fire-Rescue's Tami Kayea applies lessons learned for the benefit of EMS across the country who encounter rave events.
    Petzl America will host the 2020 Petzl RopeTrip U.S. & Canada Series in Salt Lake City on Jan. 27–30.
    Safety & Health

    Scuttlebutt 1/20

    Firehouse Staff
    Jan. 1, 2020
    NFPA Accepting Nominees for Safety Advocate Award
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    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 1/20

    Jan. 1, 2020
    January Hot Shots include Los Angeles County firefighters responding to a report of a commercial building fire.
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    Operations & Training

    Firehouse World 2020 in Focus

    Firehouse Staff
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Firehouse takes an inside look at the upcoming Firehouse World 2020 show in Las Vegas, including the dozens of impressive educational opportunities.