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    The June issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on diversity and inclusion, apparatus refurbishment, and aerial ladder placement. Plus, the results of our "Diversity in the Fire Service" survey and a look ahead to the new HOT Sessions at Firehouse Expo.

    More content from June 2023

    Photos by Robert Policht
    Overhead obstructions that you might encounter include power and communication wires. Getting the turntable under the wires makes for the most likely chance of successfully positioning the aerial to the target. That said, you also must consider your terrain (e.g., the sidewalk, a driveway, a grassy area).
    Robert Policht provides instruction regarding how to position an aerial ladder and aerial bucket for rescue, ventilation, master streams, ingress/egress and special situations...
    June 5, 2023
    June 23 Ems Author Pic
    Brandon Heggie provides the critical methods that responders must employ when they encounter patients who are overwhelmed when the thermometer reaches its highest points.
    June 5, 2023
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman
    Fire walls and smoke dampers prevented the spread of flames at this commercial building fire. Despite the usefulness of these and other smoke containment systems and of smoke management systems, they can lead firefighters to misread signs during a size-up. This adds to the importance of preplanning one's community.
    Justin Rodino explains why firefighters benefit from learning which of the buildings in their response area have fire-rated walls, smoke curtains, fire doors, smoke dampers, smoke...
    June 5, 2023
    June 23 Leadership Lessons Pic 1
    Dr. David Griffin explains how the former fire chief of the Charleston, SC, Fire Department shaped his career and life and that of countless others in the department and in the...
    June 5, 2023
    Photo by Victorian Simmons
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    Andrew Holter explains why a department's mission statement and its core values lead to inclusion—if they are created correctly.
    June 5, 2023
    Photo by Dana Harrison
    Here is an example of healthifying firehouse classic to fit within a gut health-promoting lifestyle. Homemade chicken parmesan is transformed by excluding added sugar and artificial ingredients and including anti-inflammatory cooking oils, such as extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. This dish was served over spiralized zucchini noodles with tomato sauce plus a side of roasted broccoli.
    Dana Harrison boils down to the basics of how members can evolve their diet so that their digestive system can work to improve their overall health.
    June 5, 2023
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    John J. Salka Jr. urges members to consider risk as definitively as possible rather than based on feel.
    June 5, 2023
    Photos by Michael Daley
    Departments that normally respond to areas that have ample hydrants, few setbacks from the street and common utility control capabilities might struggle with the rules of engagement in a more rural setting.
    Michael Daley explains for urban and metropolitan departments how they must preplan and prepare differently for responses to fires in rural sections of their jurisdiction.
    June 5, 2023
    Photos by Kristin Gousse
    Teams that have long hauling systems, limited staffing and/or continual operations might find that using a winch/drill combination makes raising and lowering easier. Here, a Harken LokHead winch is powered by a 60-volt cordless drill. A winch/drill combination can reduce dynamic forces through uneven hauling. The line that’s shown is Courant 11mm Rebel low-stretch static kernmantle rope.
    Jeremy Urekew notes why training and standards are crucial to a department's decision on whether to purchase innovative rope rescue equipment or stick with what currently is employed...
    June 5, 2023
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    Kanen Blackwell shares his experience in transferring to a new department and what does and doesn't work for the person and for the organization.
    June 5, 2023
    Photo by Chris E. Mickal
    Chris Mickal 4 23 23 New Orleans Four Alarm Row Houses Pic 1
    New Orleans Fire Department Engine 38 found a single-story occupied dwelling heavily involved, and the fire already had extended to the left to another single-story occupied dwelling...
    June 5, 2023
    Photo courtesy of SVI Refurb
    June 23 Apparatus Innovations Pic 1
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin provides a checklist to guide a department for a decision on whether a refurbishment of a fire apparatus makes sense.
    June 5, 2023