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Firefighters' lack of familiarity with tools and equipment on their rig and inadequate training are at least partially the fault of company officers who spend an inordinate amount of time in their office, John J. Salka Jr. contends.
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"I will continue to lead the greatest fire department in the world and will ensure an orderly transition," FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker wrote in a letter to Mayor Eric Adams.
Pennsauken Fire Department Tower Ladder 11 operated at a two-alarm fire at a four-story warehouse for several hours, focusing on suppression efforts within the Division B exposure and extinguishing fire that extended into the void space beneath the rain roof.
Clarkston Fire Chief Darren White said he will be reviewing options including adjusting staffing and exploring potential service contracts with other agencies.
Did you know your fire department can install a P25 fire station alerting system without disrupting your facility’s operations? Learn about this economical system with low-impact installation.
The rising threat of domestic and state sponsored terrorist related HazMat and CBRNe threats, the prevalent technological advances in the nuclear energy sector and the increased use and transportation of toxic industrial chemicals growth around the world are all forcing fire departments to make some...
