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    The December issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on firefighter training, the evolution of aerial device controls and the importance of driver/operator situational awareness when responding to emergency calls.

    More content from December 2022

    Baton Rouge Ferraras
    Eleven Ferrara Fire Apparatus rigs heading to Baton Rouge, LA, Fire Department
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Dustin Lambert explains why driver/operators should be attuned to the effect of external pressures while they are on the way to an emergency incident.
    Dec. 12, 2022
    Negligence Triangle
    To get their mind wrapped around negligence, Curt Varone points firefighters and officers in the direction of something with which they already are familiar: the fire triangle...
    Dec. 12, 2022
    Photos by Jeffrey D. Gaskin
    All aerials have manual override controls, but, unfortunately, they aren’t always clearly labeled. Also, the manual override controls for the aerial usually are in a different place than the outrigger override controls are.
    Many apparatus operators and departments alike are sure to have their eyes opened by Jeffrey D. Gaskins' report on how controls for aerial devices have changed.
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    John J. Salka Jr. explains how departments can employ seniority, required courses and qualifications to increase the level of training and the professionalism of future officers...
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Hot Shots includes the New Orleans Fire Department on scene of a fire at a residence-turned-appliance repair shop, where members had to deal with an interior space that was packed...
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Bill Dungey's insights about his volunteer department's approach to resiliency training can be applied easily.
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Dr. Brett Ellis cites numerous traits of Santa Claus that are perfectly adaptable to the role of the company officer.
    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Brandon Heggie offers a path to enlightment: what EMS providers must know about treating people who ingested LCD, psilocybin, ecstasy and other such substances amid the psychedelics...
    Dec. 12, 2022
    Photos courtesy of Illinois Fire Service Institute
    Fire instructors who have first-hand experience can combine that with their knowledge base when they present, but they should avoid turning instruction into sharing war stories.
    Ed Levy and Sam Vega explain the extent of the responsibility that fire instructors must embrace.
    Dec. 12, 2022