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    • January 2024

    The January issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on incident command technology, leadership, soliciting bid proposals for new rigs and a preview of CTEX 2024.

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    Dr. David Griffin is adamant about continuing his education and urges you to be, too, including consideration of the Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
    Jan. 30, 2024
    Photos courtesy of the Hanover, NH, Fire Department
    The second 1¾-inch hoseline that was pulled was used to knock down the fire from the Bravo side of the garage to hit the large volume of fire from the exterior as the first line was transitioned for an interior offensive attack.
    Billy Goldfeder scrutinizes the lessons learned from a mayday that occurred when members defaulted to a "routine" mindset.
    Jan. 30, 2024
    Photos by Dennis Reilly
    Chiefs who are assigned to shift work must get out of the office and spend time in the field with the people who they lead.
    Dennis Reilly urges chief officers to recognize the importance of considering themselves the "chief firefighter."
    Jan. 29, 2024
    Photo by Dan Gonska
    The tower ladder platform can be used as a stable base to overhaul unstable structures. Consider a short length of 1¾-inch hose with a straight-tip nozzle and a ½-inch overhaul tip to attach to the stang for light overhaul operations.
    Charles Hendry reminds members that diligence during overhaul helps to ensure that the fire doesn't rekindle and that the possible worst day in the life of the property owner ...
    Jan. 28, 2024
    The very latest about mentoring, company officer decision-making, and health and wellness is prominent among the sessions that will convene during the second annual CSFA Training & Education Expo.
    The very latest about mentoring, company officer decision-making, and health and wellness is prominent among the sessions that will convene for fire service officers and members...
    Jan. 28, 2024
    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    When developing apparatus specifications, details are important and must reflect the level of customization that a department expects with respect to compartment layouts. Advance planning by the Circleville Volunteer Fire Department (North Huntingdon, PA) resulted in this well-designed Sutphen Monarch rescue engine.
    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur remind departments of the importance of detailed fire vehicle specification in today's marketplace.
    Jan. 25, 2024
    Leonard Chan
    Leonard Chan tells why firefighter knowledge must be accompanied by the ability to assess and organize, which leads to exercising wisdom, strengthening courage and passing along...
    Jan. 25, 2024
    Jon Tenca
    Just because a neighboring department implemented the use of a piece of technology doesn’t mean that your department is in need of that option, let alone ready to utilize it. Evaluation of the technology’s suitability is necessary.
    Jason Moore provides the factors that members and departments must explore so that their decisions on purchasing new technology is as buttoned down as possible.
    Jan. 25, 2024
    The Ellis Grove, IL, Volunteer Fire Department and Ripton, VT, Fire & Rescue are the latest recipients of MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway.
    The Ellis Grove, IL, Volunteer Fire Department and Ripton, VT, Fire & Rescue are the latest recipients of MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway.
    Jan. 16, 2024