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  • September 2024

    • September 2024

    The September issue of Firehouse magazine includes feature articles on community risk reduction, fleet replacement considerations, fireground operations at a small-city department, firefighter training using AI to improve training programs and the Firehouse Labs reviews the mpower 9x7 Scene Light.
    Brandon Fletcher
    Leadership

    Volunteer View: Alternative Funding Sources to Enhance Department Operations

    Brandon Fletcher
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Brandon Fletcher provides specifics for how volunteer fire departments can research, plan and execute efforts to obtain funding.
    Operations & Training

    Firefighter Training Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach to Increase Performance

    Matt Shronts
    Oct. 7, 2024
    Matt Shronts believes consideration of how delivery and retention of information is accomplished enhances the likelihood of successful outcomes and firefighter safety.
    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect: Fleet Replacement Considerations & the Hicksville Fire Department Experience

    Tom Shand
    Oct. 3, 2024
    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur saw firsthand how the effects of longer delivery times, costly construction and new engine emissions standards can affect apparatus replacement.
    Photo courtesy of SoundOff Signal
    Apparatus

    Firehouse Labs: SoundOff Signal mpower 9x7 Scene Light

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 2, 2024
    The mpower® 9x7 Scene Light is bright, covers a wide area, has a low profile, meets the NFPA standards, and has an innovative lens. making it a great addition to your scene lighting...
    Photo by Bill Tompkins
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 9/24

    Sept. 30, 2024
    The first-arriving unit of the Tenafly Fire Department transmitted a working fire for smoke showing from a large, 2½-story house. A second alarm was sounded as heavy fire was ...

    More content from September 2024

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Operations & Training

    The Fire Scene: Where Is the Officer?

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Sept. 27, 2024
    John J. Salka Jr. tells why various engine and truck company operations can dictate where a company officer should be positioned.
    Brett Ellis
    Leadership

    The Company Officer: What We Need is ‘Moore’ Leadership

    Dr. Brett Ellis
    Sept. 26, 2024
    Dr. Brett Ellis finds important lessons for company officers by examining the approaches of U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore.
    Maggie Coen-Murphy
    EMS

    Recalculating: Tech & AI in EMS

    Maggie Coen-Murphy
    Sept. 25, 2024
    Maggie Coen-Murphy provides perspective about expectations for the incorporation of AI into the response and efforts of EMTs and paramedics.
    Photos by Chris Soda
    Rescue

    Technical Rescue: Tools in Tandem for EV Extrication

    Chris Soda
    Sept. 24, 2024
    Chris Soda's guidance about the simultaneous use of a spreader and a ram gives rescuers a process that's best for extricating victims from electric vehicles.
    Photo by Robert Policht
    Operations & Training

    Truck Tactics: Vertical Ventilation: Gable & Louver Vents

    Robert Policht
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Robert Policht instructs on how to use these design features of many peaked-roof houses to help to relieve toxic gases, byproducts of combustion, smoke, heat and fire.
    Timothy S. Cowan
    Operations & Training

    First Due: The Duty Chief

    Timothy Cowan
    Sept. 20, 2024
    Timothy S. Cowan explains how his small combination department and two others conceived a program that eliminates the need for company officers to do double duty as incident commanders...
    Photo by Joe Powers
    Community Risk Reduction

    Innovations in CRR: Data-Centered, Web-Based Forms

    Joe Powers
    Sept. 19, 2024
    Joe Powers tells of how the Charlottesville, VA, Fire Department found the capability to improve its fire watch and frequent 9-1-1 caller reporting without spending a dime.
    Photos by Aaron Zamzow
    Health & Fitness

    Health & Wellness: Strive for Longevity

    Aaron Zamzow
    Sept. 18, 2024
    Aaron Zamzow explains why the newest and the most seasoned firefighters must think beyond physical strength and stamina to give themselves the best chance at a long career.
    Credit: Marianne McIntyre, generated with AI via Adobe Firefly
    By asking a generative AI program to create an image that shows a firefighter climbing a ladder, the staff of Firehouse received this.
    Tech & Comm

    Four Uses of AI to Improve Fire Service Training Programs

    Edward Tracey
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Eddie Tracey says company officers and fire instructors can tap ChatGPT and other generative AI programs but they must remain the ultimate decision-makers as far as information...
    Photo by Joey Baxa
    Operations & Training

    Small-City Grab: A Story of Preparation and Success

    Joey Baxa
    Sept. 12, 2024
    Joey Baxa recounts how he and his team saved a trapped woman because of their training particular to limited staffing.
    Peter Matthews
    Peter Matthews urges veteran members of the fire service to share stories of firefighters who were integral to the company and department--and he advises younger members to inquire about everything and anything about their department and the service as a whole.
    Historical Incidents

    As Firehouse Sees It: Remembering the Past to Never Forget

    Peter Matthews
    Sept. 9, 2024
    Peter Matthews urges veteran members of the fire service to share stories of firefighters who were integral to the company and department--and he advises younger members to inquire...