It is imperative to understand how massive lightweight wood-frame multiple dwellings are being constructed, the dangers they present, and how to deal with them under fire conditions.
The author explains how leaders can train firefighters to prepare for and face potentially traumatic events using methods that significantly reduces the chances of suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. Included are developing strengths in the firefighters that make them physically and emotionally stronger; interpersonal relations, and support and follow-up after the event.
Dive into the topics you can't ignore - everything from the role of emerging technology to leadership and management insights for today's fire service.
Combining stone wool insulation with I-joists provides the highest level of construction standards, fire safety, and many other benefits to homeowners, construction contractors, and firefighters.
Actions have consequences. Inaction too has its consequence; and when it pertains to acts of violence against first responders, those consequences can and will have broad, wide-sweeping impacts to more than just the targeted audience.
Chief Bobby Halton’s well-chosen words in the Editor’s Opinion (December 2017) on Chief Alan Brunacini are well-appreciated. “Great” seems to miss the mark when describing his impact on our chosen craft.
Mark Waters details the lessons learned and shows you how to train all day and every day—no matter your department’s location—by building an indoor training prop.
The author explains that ventilation is an important operation that can enhance as well as impede safe and effective structural firefighting and reveals the “why” of this issue.
The new ECPR Alert prehospital life support protocol being tested at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in conjunction with the Columbus (OH) Division…
The authors explain how a fire department in a small community can put together an efficient and safe response plan for a terrorist attack in its area.