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    The July issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on vertical ventilation, fire-based EMS, and preparing for a potentially destructive wildfire season. And don't miss the special apparatus supplement and part two of the National Run Survey.

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    2107 Fir A1 A20 Apparatus Supplement Final Page 01
    This special Firehouse Apparatus Supplement includes articles on choosing the right aerial, aerial ladders, compartment design and more.
    July 19, 2021
    Photos courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue
    July 21 Chief's Corner Pic 4
    Bob Baker's insight into how South Metro Fire Rescue in Centennial, CO, handles its varied response district provides possibilities for others who are looking to evolve their ...
    July 19, 2021
    Registration is open for ninth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field on Sept. 11, 2021.
    Registration is open for the ninth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
    July 19, 2021
    Photos by Mark Miller
    The disadvantage of H-style jacks, such as those that are on this Sutphen SPH-100, is that they can take up such a large amount of space so as to limit compartment space.
    Mark Miller covers the pros and cons of A-frame, H-style and under-slung jacks, tormentors and downriggers.
    July 19, 2021
    Photos by Ron Moore
    Photo 1: To show that flexible end fittings, such as a hinged base, can make a difference in a strut’s working load limit, equal weights were placed at the top of each steel band. (The band on the right has V-shaped end fixtures at the top and is wide open at the bottom. The band on the left has rigid, fixed end fittings.) The steel band that has the rigid end fittings (similar to fixed ends for struts that are used in a trench rescue application) holds up well. The other band buckles under the same weight. Without rigid ends, the steel band is allowed to move and flex under the load.
    Ron Moore explains how four factors regarding the use of a strut for a vehicle rescue can affect the working load limit of the strut.
    July 19, 2021
    July 21 Leadership Lessons Author Pic 60be32c025eba
    Jeanine Nicholson taps into her experience on top of the San Francisco Fire Department to provide suggestions for the first days, weeks and months of any fire chief's tenure.
    July 19, 2021
    Photo by Greg Stone
    Figure 1. A rear-mount chassis and aerial prior to compartments being added.
    Jeffrey Gaskin and Greg Stone explain how the differences in the construction of mid-mount, rear-mount and tractor-drawn aerial apparatus require different consideration of compartmenta...
    July 19, 2021
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    Marc Aloan warns of the danger of viewing the fire service as a business.
    July 19, 2021
    John Salkav3
    John J. Salka Jr. reminds of the how's and the why's of the fireground size-up.
    July 19, 2021
    Photo by Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services
    Vertical ventilation on a peaked-roof residential structure is an effective tactic as long as a plan is in place, conditions are conducive and members are trained on it.
    Sean Eagen explains why residential flat-roof and peaked-roof ventilation is useful and should be included in a department's training regimen.
    July 19, 2021
    Photos courtesy of Columbus, OH, Division of Fire
    Certain pieces of equipment help to facilitate a fire-based EMS team’s ability to quickly and properly diagnose a patient’s condition. They also can provide the capability to store valuable information on patient status and EMT performance for review later.
    Dr. Eric Cortez spells out in detail how to pin down a fire-based EMS program to improve its productivity and to protect its members.
    July 19, 2021
    Billy Goldfedder
    Billy Goldfeder is impressed with the awareness of members of the Lenoir, NC, Fire Department to back off from the front of a strip mall store moments before a smoke explosion...
    July 19, 2021
    Higher Education2 Copy
    Jared Renshaw provides the information that a new fire chief needs to know about a smooth transition to working with the city manager and elected and appointed officials.
    July 19, 2021
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    Chief Dennis Compton is the recipient of the 2020 Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
    July 19, 2021
    Photos by Jeffrey Gaskin
    An assumption that an engine that generates higher horsepower is required in the specification of a new apparatus could result in unnecessary costs, particularly if your department’s response district doesn’t require highway cruising speeds on a grade.
    Jeffrey Gaskin and Greg Stone explain how to evaluate engines, transmissions, driveshafts and rear axles based on the geography of the community you serve.
    July 19, 2021
    Photo by Gordon Nord Jr.
    Gordon Nord 6 12 21 Chicago Airport Training Pic 2
    Hot Shots includes a triennial training exercise that was conducted at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
    July 19, 2021
    Ken Morris
    National Run Survey Test Try 60d206a08ffd2
    For the 40th year, Firehouse shares and compares statistics about company and department levels, funding, staffing and pay for the career fire service. Part 2 looks at Total Calls...
    July 19, 2021
    Peter Matthews
    Peter Matthews explains how three recent nonfireground events serve as prime examples of why continued training and reinforcement of tried-and-true skills are vital.
    July 19, 2021