October 2023

The October issue of Firehouse includes feature articles on finding the perfect set of alternative PPE and the news of Firehouse returning to California to partner with the California State Firefighters' Association for CTEX 2024. Plus, read the results of the Firehouse Volunteer Run Survey, which includes responses from more than 650 volunteer departments.

October 2023

First Due: Bugles, Leadership and Communication

Dec. 8, 2023

Operations & Training

As Firehouse Sees It: Lessons from My Uber Driver

Oct. 16, 2023

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Operations & Training

Hot Shots 9/23

Oct. 16, 2023

Leadership

Leadership Lessons: Communication Is Key

Oct. 16, 2023

Even after vertical ventilation was completed at a reported structure fire, members weren’t aware that they were dealing with a fire in the space below the floor of the second floor and above the first floor ceiling, which was caused by flame from a pinhole in corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) that was caused by a lighting-induced arcing event.

Operations & Training

Close Calls: Our Latest Enemy Strikes … Again

Oct. 16, 2023

More content from October 2023

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Careers & Education

2022 Volunteer Fire Department Run Survey

Firehouse proudly presents its 35th annual Volunteer Fire Department Run Survey.

Oct. 16, 2023

Operations & Training

The Fire Scene: Being Ready Is Being Safe

John J. Salka Jr. provides an important reminder that getting ready for a shift or a drill is more than dropping your gear next to the rig at your riding position.

Oct. 16, 2023

PPE

Your Perfect Set of Alternative PPE

Patrick Redd explains what fire departments must consider when they contemplate the purchase of turnout gear for responses other than fires.

Oct. 16, 2023

A major drawback to wooden shores is that a rescuer must enter the trench to build the system.

Trench Rescue

Technical Rescue: Basic Considerations for Trench Collapse Shoring

Brian Gettemeier, Mike Shafferkoetter and Matt Wilcox construct an easy-to-follow explanation of the equipment and steps that are involved in protecting victims and responders...

Oct. 16, 2023

Lateral and vertical spread are concerns in these types of occupancies. Note the tin ceiling that’s installed above the drop-tile ceiling in this store.

Operations & Training

Fire Studies: Rules of Engagement for Strip Mall & Taxpayer Fires

Michael Daley explains the particularly ways by which fires in these occupancies can injure and kill firefighters who work inside of them.

Oct. 16, 2023

EMS

EMS: Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Kristen Wade shares how South Metro Fire Rescue convinced its EMS clinical services personnel to embrace POCUS imaging to improve course of care and time to treatment.

Oct. 16, 2023

Stations

Station Design: Economizing the Firehouse that Runs Electric Rigs

Michael Benson explains how equipping a station with a nontraditional power system has benefits beyond ensuring that an electric apparatus always is ready to respond.

Oct. 16, 2023

Careers & Education

For the Record 10/23

Firehouse Magazine and the California State Firefighters’ Association (CSFA) announced a dynamic new collaboration on the CSFA Training & Education Expo (CTEX).

Oct. 16, 2023

CTEX isn't just for California firefighters but is open to brother and sister firefighters from across the United States.

Careers & Education

Going Back to Cali

Fireground operations, wildland fire and behavioral health are among the numerous session tracks that will be presented at the second annual training and networking event.

Oct. 16, 2023