July 2026

Issue Description: The July issue of Firehouse includes feature articles on vehicle extrication, a Firehouse product review, the next evolution of interoperability and building mental resilience.

Cover Description: Paterson, NJ, Fire Division Ladder 2 radioed dispatch to ask whether it had any reports of a fire near to the firehouse. The dispatcher confirmed that no calls were received, and Ladder 2 went to investigate a large column of black smoke that was visible. On arrival, a second alarm was requested for an occupied, 2½ story woodframe, with fire on all floors as well as on all floors of the D-side exposure. Deputy 1 reported heavy fire conditions and that companies were transitioning to a defensive operation. A third alarm was requested. A propane cylinder was located in the original fire building and removed. The fire took almost two hours to be placed under control. Photo by Pete Danzo.

Dedication: Seven U.S. firefighters recently died in the line of duty— Fire Chief Russell Shoultz, Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible, Engineer Steven Decker, Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Llyod, and Firefighters Thomas Kelly, Robert T. Kilduff Jr. and Robert Cross. This issue of Firehouse is dedicated to these firefighters.