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Fire Engineering Magazine, June 2009 Articles
Fire Engineering Table of Contents
Features
The use of engineered floor and roof systems in residential occupancies across the United States is skyrocketing.
Part 1 was published in the May 2009 issue.
The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Vehicle fires remain an integral part of fire department responses.
Every firefighter understands that a scene size-up requires a 360° assessment, including a careful and critical observation of conditions as they exist.
So what if the scene is unsecure? Do we really need to stage for law enforcement?
The loss of firefighterS in America is staggering; intolerable; and, most of all, tragic for families and peers.
I see a lot of training topics cross my desk and computer monitor screen. One that passes by on occasion is “large-area search.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) June 2006 report, U.S. Firefighter Deaths Related to Training, “Between 1996 and 2005, 100 firefighters in the U.S. died while engaged in training-related activities (10 percent of all on-duty firefighter deaths).”
The emergency services have little control over the increase in violence, infectious diseases, and disrespect for authority in our society.
Departments
Editor's Opinion
The burning question over the past few years has been “How can we achieve greater fireground safety?” There’s nothing more essential to protecting the lives of the citizens we swore to protect that is more important on the fireground than firefighter safety.
Volunteers Corner
How do you maintain your company and department personnel’s efficiency?
Training Notebook
One of the key aspects in mitigating railroad emergencies is preparation. Similar to preplanning existing high-hazard structures, you should preplan to fully understand the host of challenges associated with railroad operations.
Fire Service EMS
Post-blast (or post-detonation) response takes place after an explosion has occurred.
Roundtable
I have recently become aware of several instances where a line-of-duty death occurred and firefighters were ordered not to give any reports or make any statements to the media concerning the incident.
News In Brief
Firefighter Anthony Rueda, of the Milwaukee (WI) Fire Department, is the 2009 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award recipient.
Letters to the Editor
We feel compelled to respond to comments by Battalion Chief (Ret.) Chuck Smeby in Letters to the Editor (Fire Engineering, March 2009).
Bruno “Unplugged”
Last month we began to look at the steps in a basic management model that could help us first get through the front end of the change process and then with ongoing performance management.
Speaking of Safety
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in 1992 to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Apparatus Deliveries
Features/Equipment: FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 277-inch wheelbase and five-seat raised roof cab; MERCEDES MBE 900 370-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission; 20-foot non-walk-in body with GORTITE roll-up doors and rear ZICO access ladder to roof; Oil dry hopper at rear wheel well; four-bottle air cascade system with SPACESAVER fill station; HOLMATRO rescue tools; ON SPOT tire chains; WARN 4½-ton portable winch with four receivers; and light and power with ONAN 25-
Company / Association News
SPERIAN FIRE announced that it is donating a combined $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation to increase awareness and support for these foundations.
Names in the News
The HOME SAFETY COUNCIL presented the Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education to PATRICIA MIESZALA, RN.
On Fire
Sizing up the building’s rear with a halligan tool on a fire alarm call, the truck firefighters noticed water running out the back door.
Apparatus Supplement
This past year, the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation took an extensive look at the apparatus purchasing practices around the state.
Once again, the City of Indianapolis rolled out the red carpet and welcomed more than 27,000 firefighters seeking to learn more about their chosen profession.
The latest news around the fire apparatus industry centers on the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) diesel exhaust regulations that are due to take effect in 2010.
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