May 2021

The May issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles covering technology & communications, apparatus innovations, higher education, hazardous materials response and a preview of this summer's Station Design Conference in St. Louis. There is also a special "Technology for Today's Fire Department" supplement.

More content from May 2021

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John Facella explains how NFPA ups its game when it comes to requirements for portable radios and remote speaker microphones.
May 17, 2021
Curt Isakson explains why fireground commanders shouldn't prioritize water/supply ahead of rescue.
May 17, 2021
Michael Daley provides invaluable guidance about where to find decision-making indicators in the first few minutes on scene.
May 17, 2021
Jared Renshaw tells why it's a mistake for fire chiefs to rest on their laurels when it comes to their education.
May 17, 2021
From tablets and updated radio standards to new alerting systems and AI learning tools, Firehouse has you covered in this special supplement.
May 17, 2021
Andrew Starnes demystifies color palettes' role in the use of drones on the fireground, at a hazmat scene and for missing-person searches.
May 17, 2021
Charles Werner's discussion with two fire departments that use tablets on the fireground exhibits how the requirements of the devices and apps for the ICS are quite established...
May 17, 2021
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Barry Furey illustrates how improved ways of providing information to personnel and of controlling numerous station functions are continually evolving.
May 17, 2021
Lori Moore-Merrell lays out clearly why the generation and collection of data must be at the forefront for every member of a fire department.
May 17, 2021
Nominations for Station Design Awards
May 17, 2021
Firehouse Hall of Fame Class of 2021
May 17, 2021
May Hot Shots includes LAFD's use of its industrial robotic firefighting vehicle on scene of a massive commercial building fire.
May 17, 2021
Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews recognizes the value of fire service observances while stressing that the best practice is to "observe" on a daily basis.
May 17, 2021
Cody Santiago warns that a volunteer department's capability to retain members suffers when the department is run as something other than a volunteer operation.
May 17, 2021