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    • 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.

    More content from September 2024

    John J. Salka Jr.
    Different departments position their officers in different locations while they operate at fires and emergencies.
    John J. Salka Jr. tells why various engine and truck company operations can dictate where a company officer should be positioned.
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Brett Ellis
    There are important lessons to learn for company officers from examining the approaches of U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Harold G. 'Hal' Moore.
    Dr. Brett Ellis finds important lessons for company officers by examining the approaches of U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore.
    Sept. 26, 2024
    Maggie Coen-Murphy
    The possibilities are numerous as far as how artificial intelligence can affect the performance of EMTs and paramedics, though a healthy dose of reality is necessary.
    Maggie Coen-Murphy provides perspective about expectations for the incorporation of AI into the response and efforts of EMTs and paramedics.
    Sept. 25, 2024
    Photos by Chris Soda
    This example of the bracket system that’s used in electric vehicles (EVs) sits directly in front of the bulkhead wall.
    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.
    Sept. 24, 2024
    Photo by Robert Policht
    The ceiling level that’s above the windows in the dormer of this house created a void that was well charged with fire. Consider your ability to create that gable opening to allow for smoke and fire to ventilate more quickly and higher.
    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.
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Timothy S. Cowan
    Crew integrity and collaborative training and response guidelines result from three departments’ program that ensures that a chief officer always is on scene at an emergency.
    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...
    Sept. 20, 2024
    Photo by Joe Powers
    fire department community risk reduction Charlottesville Virginia Fire Department
    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.
    Sept. 19, 2024
    Photos by Aaron Zamzow
    Because firefighters don’t isolate muscles during emergencies, focusing on functional movements is crucial. Exercises that utilize dumbbells and various stances, such as, deadlifts, strengthen muscles and stabilize joints.
    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.
    Sept. 18, 2024
    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.
    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...
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Photo by Joey Baxa
    Limited staffing means that the department’s driver must be able to perform fireground tasks after he sets the pump. In this case, that person knocked down nearly all of the exterior fire on the front porch of the house using a deluge gun.
    Joey Baxa recounts how he and his team saved a trapped woman because of their training particular to limited staffing.
    Sept. 12, 2024
    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.
    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...
    Sept. 9, 2024