And I’m Climbing a Stairway to…
We OFTEN take FOR GRANTED the value of stairs. Whether we're using them for "attack" or "evacuation," one of our main tactics should be control of the stairwell.
FE Volume 168 Issue 9
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The GORE® PARALLON™ Liner System
One of the biggest challenges that firefighters face when responding to an emergency scene is the impact of heat stress on their ability to function effectively.
Willis v. Charter Township of Emmet
Scenario: Christopher WilliS was driving his pickup truck eastbound on Interstate 94 in Michigan when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the median, and became airborne.
Turnaround: You Can Get There from Here
You've undoubtedly heard, "You can't get there from here"-probably in an impossible traffic situation, or you may have uttered it when trying to give directions to a difficult-to-reach location.
More FE Volume 168 Issue 9
Water Supply: Preplanning Alternatives
We received a call ONE DAY at around 1700 hours from one of our Fire Department of New York (FDNY) members who was just getting off shift.
Simple Technique for Constructing Shores for Sloped Floors
Emergency shoring is the temporary support of structures during construction, collapse, or demolition. Shoring systems protect rescuers while working in a potential or confirmed collapse area.
Regional Response Facilitates Complex Tractor Extrication
A request was transmitted over the Brown County (WI) Radio Communications 800 MHz fire frequency to send assistance for a "tractor overturned on a man at 3875 Dickinson Road."
Off-Gassing Contaminants from Firefighters’ Personal Protective Equipment
Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) provides excellent protection from environmental hazards during firefighting, but the protective ensembles often become contaminated with combustion by-products while serving this purpose.
Truck Crashes into MRI Facility
by RANDY PADFIELD and GEORGE STAPLETON At 2305 hours on Monday, December 1, 2014, Cumberland County (PA) Companies 41 and 36 and Rescue 45, Cumberland-Goodwill…
More Boundary Management
A timely management topic we started to discuss last month is how organizational boundaries are established, maintained, and revised-they pretty much establish the lane we all personally and occupationally "drive in" and describe what is acceptable behavior/performance as we go along in our lane.
Company/Association News
McNEIL & CO. is celebrating its 25th anniversary by launching a national marketing and communications campaign including a new logo, refreshed marketing tools for brokers…
Products
Better Tools, Inc. EZ SPANNER™ fire hydrant wrench offers a unique ratcheting design that enables firefighters to open fire hydrants in a safer body position…
