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    As we mark the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Firehouse remembers and honors the members of the FDNY who were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center with a special section that includes photos of the 343 brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. More heroes are honored with the announcement of the 2020 Valor & Community Service Awards. The September issue also includes feature articles on drones, firefighter training, school bus extrication and much more.

    More content from September 2021

    Photo courtesy of the FDNY
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    FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations Richard Blatus explains how the department's operational readiness has been evolving ever since 9/11.
    Sept. 11, 2021
    Photos courtesy of the Richmond, IN, Fire Department
    This photograph of a rail car was captured by a drone from one-half mile away. Such capability permits identification of products in rail cars and highway transportation vehicles without putting personnel in harm’s way.
    Robert Burke's research into a recently launched drone program sheds light on what can work in such a process and what can hinder it.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photo by David A. Coleman
    The author isn’t convinced that the “¼ out for every foot up” rule is the default approach when it comes to climbing angles, particularly when it comes to a circumstance in which a firefighter must perform a ladder bailout.
    James L. Jester provides tips for how a volunteer department that isn't privy to certain training opportunities that others are still can accomplish hoseline, ladder and search...
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos by Jonathan Hall
    The massive size of apartment buildings (an expanse of an entire city block isn’t unusual) can make hose stretches grueling. Also, the buildings might not have standpipes, because their height might not meet the definition of a high-rise as defined by NFPA 1: Fire Code and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code.
    Jonathan Hall's explanation of how to attack a fire in one unit in an apartment building by beginning in a unit that's next to it is both comprehensive and easy-to-digest.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos by Paul Hasenmeier
    When a school bus that’s involved in a crash comes to rest on its side, its roof can be breached quickly to provide access, including to remove victims and to provide a path for sending in equipment.
    Paul Hasenmeier breaks down into great detail the process of extricating victims from school buses that were involved in a crash.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    The Prince George’s County, MD, Fire/EMS Department has developed a standard engine company design, as shown on this 2021 Pierce Enforcer rig, which features a short wheelbase (with an overall length of 29 feet, 4 inches), an aluminum body, a low rear hosebed and lowered ground ladders on the right side of the body.
    Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur took advantage of their relationships with fire department fleet managers to collect hands-on-useful information that a department can apply to its collection...
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos by Ron Moore
    A 1st Responder Cut Label (yellow) for this Chevrolet Bolt EV is visible at upper right along the firewall. The larger label at lower left on the top of the radiator trim piece indicates that there is a 400-volt lithium-ion battery onboard and that the 12-volt battery is in this front compartment, somewhat buried on the lower left side.
    Ron Moore instructs rescuers on how to ascertain whether an automobile has more than one 12-volt battery, which is critical to protecting responders from electrocution.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos courtesy of Spokane, WA, Fire Department Media Services
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    Brian Schaeffer builds the case for his challenge to everyone who reads his article about diversity, equity and inclusion to immediately begin the conversations that will launch...
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photos courtesy of the city of Westerville, OH
    A way to give residents of a community a better chance to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is through a fire department effort to educate citizens regarding the importance of chest compressions and to empower them to action.
    Mindy Gabriel makes the case for why departments should trigger efforts to connect with their municipality's citizens to teach them basic lifesaving skills, if CPR training isn...
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Corey Smith's suggestions to volunteer fire department officers regarding how to improve hinge on trust and knowledge--and popularity.
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Brandon Heggie reminds EMS providers that noninvasive measures for respiratory distress must be considered on equal ground with intubation.
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Dr. Brett Ellis explains how comfort zones in firehouses, fire departments and organizations are detriments to members and internal and external customers.
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Firehouse Magazine remembers the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    The IFD partners with the city's police department, including sharing of resources within and outside of the city.
    Irving, TX, Fire Chief Victor Conley says that firefighters embracing self-improvement will ultimately be meaningful to their department as a whole.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Photo by Zackery Newton
    When training on deploying hose, locations that present a variety of obstacles should be utilized, rather than practicing only direct shots to the front door.
    Devon Wells speaks to how ingenuity, community relations and perseverance set the table for a training program that could be better than one that's carried out at a training facility...
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Firehouse Expo shines once again, as exemplified by four sessions that are spotlighted below.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Grant Yardley
    Oklahoma State University student Grant Yardley is the recipient of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association 2021 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Kevin Tighe and Randy Mantooth
    The Midland, PA, Volunteer Fire Department and Springville, TN, Volunteer Fire Department are the latest recipients of MSA’s and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Ken Morris
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    Part 4 of the National Run Survey looks at Pay Scales & Staffing.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    Keith Addie
    CARTERET, NJ, JULY 23, 2021
    Hot Shots include members of the Carteret, NJ, Fire Department responding to a large, four-story, 48-unit apartment building for a reported fire.
    Sept. 8, 2021
    When a large metal barn collapsed, the FFD deployed its drone to monitor structural defects of the structure while firefighters worked inside.
    Glenn Johnson points to a handful of operations that prove the worth of his department's launch of a drone fleet.
    Sept. 8, 2021
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    The top honor in the 2020 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor went to George O. Mueller of the FDNY.
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2020 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards.
    Sept. 8, 2021