The February 2021 Water on the Fire Supplement
Download our 2020 Water on the Fire supplement, which contains a number of select articles on the fire department's most fundamental function.
FE Volume 174 Issue 2
The Latest
Studying the Wild Weather of Wildfires
Two wildfire science vehicles, one equipped with radar and one with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) from San Jose State University, are studying wildfires to better understand their behavior.
Working Fire! Put the Stick Up?
Too often, ladder companies quickly deploy the aerial but delay or completely neglect throwing ground ladders.
Shut the Door! VEIS, Search, and Sheltering in Place
Research and experience confirm that a closed door can save lives. Bill Gustin reviews several options for protecting life at a fire.
More FE Volume 174 Issue 2
Heroism on the High Rise Bridge
Greg Sellers recounts a technical rope rescue on the Chesapeake High Rise Bridge.
Hostile Situations: First Responder Awareness
Philip Duczyminski presents a system to de-escalate a situation involving a hostile individual and keep responders safe.
The Importance of Overhaul at Your Next Multiple-Dwelling Response
Daniel P. Sheridan uses his real-life experiences with the department to talk about this vital aspect of ladder and truck company work postfire work.
Ladder Company Positioning Tips for Encountering Obstacles
Positioning a ladder company apparatus is usually not an issue when you’re first due, but what happens when you’re not?
FE Volume 174 Issue 2
The February 2021 issue has ladder company positioning tips from Mike Ciampo, Bill Gustin writing on VES, and more.
Are Your Loved Ones Prepared?
Those left behind who know the decedent’s wishes can benefit immeasurably because you were smart enough to have the hard conversation.
Products/Services/Media: February 2021
Check out some fire service products highlighted in the February 2021 issue of Fire Engineering.
Apparatus Deliveries: February 2021
Check out some recent deliveries from the February 2021 issue of Fire Engineering, including this E-ONE Quint for the Camp Taylor (KY) Fire Department.
