Issue Description: The December issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on company-level drills, a CTEX 2024 preview, and an Apparatus Architect look at the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department. Photo by Gordon Nord.

Cover Description: The Bedford Park, IL, Fire Department responded to a report of a hazardous materials leak in an industrial building. Building personnel described a chemical release that created an orange cloud. All personnel were evacuated, and command requested a Level II Hazmat response, which brought equipment from 13 neighboring departments. A Level A entry was made. A 55-gallon drum of sodium hydroxide failed, and the contents leaked out. The incident was escalated to a Level III Hazmat response for additional technicians as a precaution. The entry team reported that the drum no longer was leaking, that the area was clear of haze or a cloud and that all product was contained underneath the drum. Photo by Gordon Nord.

Dedication: Nine U.S. firefighters recently died in the line of duty. This issue of Firehouse is dedicated to these firefighters.