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    The January issue of Firehouse includes feature articles on best practices for avoiding COVID-19, planning an incident action plan, vertical ventilation of metal roofs, fireground accountability and the clean cab concept.

    More content from January 2021

    Richard Bossert
    Richard Bossert explains why respect, recognition, responsibility and reward are the keys to prompting EMS personnel to seek the highest of heights.
    Jan. 18, 2021
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    Steve Prziborowski shares his five requisites for utmost performance by a company officer or a chief officer.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by Chad Sexton
    Crew-based accountability comprises four areas: prevention, preparation, response and recovery. Included among the latter: Upon return to the firehouse, fill out an exposure report if members were in the hot zone, for tracking purposes regarding cancer risks.
    Eric Valliere pinpoints the particulars of a system of fireground accountability that incorporates the individuals as well as supervisors and the organization.
    Jan. 18, 2021
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    John J. Salka, Jr., reminds newly promoted officers of the changes that they must make in the firehouse and on the apparatus.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Curt Varone
    Curt Varone hones in one how departments put themselves in jeopardy of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photos by Central Valley Fire District
    With the launch of plans to construct a new fire station for the Central Valley Fire District of Belgrade, MT, the department’s chief was committed to exploring all means to limit contaminants in the firehouse. The result: An outbuilding (foreground) where apparatus, equipment and crew are decontaminated before entering the main station.
    Architect Brian Harris and Fire Chief Ron Lindroth explain the nuts and bolts behind construction of a standalone decontamination building for the Central Valley Fire District...
    Jan. 18, 2021
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    Dr. David Griffin urges leaders to look inward to identify what they can do to facilitate exceptional team-building.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by James Wood, Sr.
    When a fire that involved a boarded-up two-and-a-half-story extended to exposures on both sides, the incident action plan (IAP) had to be revised quickly. This included stationing a chief officer to the rear of the original fire building and assigning a safety officer. Ultimately, the IAP was modified numerous times.
    John Hayowyk, Jr., explains why it is ideal to break down an incident action plan into segments.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Jarret Hill was named 2020 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year by Firehouse and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association.
    Hill Named EVT of Year
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes
    NFFF Pays Tribute to Sarbanes
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by Jim Bauld
    The officer of a first-due truck must maintain accountability of a crew and its operations. However, an officer of a three-person truck crew must take an active operational position, too.
    Sean Eagen explains the most critical assignments for a three-person truck company and how those assignments are delegated.
    Jan. 18, 2021
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    Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company hired Dr. Rich Gasaway as its newest sales representative.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by Casey Saussaman
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    January Hot Shots include Northeast Fire & Rescue in Summerdale, PA, responding to reports of a garage fire and finding heavy fire engulfing a two-story detached garage.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by Mario Carrillo
    In March 2020, the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) command staff and its EMS medical directors adjusted operations. Many of the adjustments align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s interim recommendations for EMS and public safety answering points (PSAPs) during the pandemic. Included among these: ensuring that providers are trained in donning and doffing PPE.
    C.J. Winckler explains the many COVID measures that the San Antonio Fire Department put into place to increase effectiveness and improve the safety of members and civilians.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Peter Matthews
    Peter Matthews stresses the importance of training by whatever means is necessary.
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Photo by Ken Sikora
    Traditional metal roofs are easy to spot. That might be their only saving grace in the instance of a fire. When it comes to vertical ventilation, the process is extremely laborious, heat builds up more than it does under normal roofs, and footing can be treacherous.
    Matthew Osinski sheds light on the complexities of carrying out vertical ventilation on traditional metal roofs and today's advanced metal roofing systems.
    Jan. 18, 2021