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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.

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    The nozzle firefighter must stretch the proper size and length of attack line to be successful at getting to point of origin. It also is critical that the fireground commander assign the proper staffing based on size, length and location. The line must enter and advance to get water on the fire.
    Curt Isakson hammers home why preparation for fireground attack must take into account all of the elements of the Big Four: pump, hose, nozzle and water.
    Dec. 12, 2022
    A rescuer only should go to a victim when it’s determined that the victim can’t self-rescue/requires assistance.
    Bo Tibbetts tells technical rescue experts within fire departments to be conscious of the difference between static ice and moving ice.
    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
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    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