Check out some of the articles you may have missed from the Fire Engineering site in January 2019.
Engine Company EMS: Pediatric Patients
Little fills a firefighter with as much dread as a call for an unresponsive, sick, or injured child. Read more from Michael Morse.
Humpday Hangout: ‘Straight Talk’ with Battalion Chief Dan DeGryse
In this Humpday Hangout, Dan DeGryse, Rob Fisher, Father James Swarthout and the rest of the panel discuss managing work, life, family and marriage following the loss of a child. Battalion Chief Adam Biddle and his wife Ann share their story of pain, emptiness, strength, resilience, and recovery.
Training Minutes: Handling a Chain Saw
In this new Training Minutes video, Brandon Woodward of Lewisville (TX) Fire Department joins Scott Kleinschmidt to discuss handling a chain saw.
What Does NFPA’s Drone Standard Mean for Your Fire Department?
Matt Sloane reviews the new standard and its potential impact on your agency’s unmanned aerial system program.
Firefighting Back-to-Basics: Standpipe Systems
“Although we tend to associate standpipe systems with big cities or high-rise buildings, you will be surprised to see where they are located in smaller settings,” writes Mark van der Feyst.
FDIC International 2019: Interview with Paul Doherty
FDIC Conference Director Diane Rothschild recently spoke with Paul Doherty, President and CEO, The Digit Group, Inc., who will be a featured speaker at the FDIC International 2019 Opening Ceremony Day 2, about the whole FDIC “experience.”
Be a Different Firefighter: Accepting Diversity and Differences
“I understand that you don’t want to make waves, don’t want to stand out, and you need to be accepted by your crews, but by accepting mistreatment, you bring the entire industry down,” writes Madison Warner.
Applying FDIC Training to Your Fire Department
Jerry Knapp discusses how to apply lessons learned and experience from FDIC International to your department to maximize value of its investment in firefighter training.
Humpday Hangout: Houston Command Staff on Operations
In this week’s Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and Jim Duffy talk with Houston (TX) Chief Samuel Peña and command staff about a number of topics, including the fire service’s response to reducing occupational cancer, the Houston Fire Department’s response model, EMS response, and professional development.
Training Minutes: Rescue Task Force: Patient Removal from the Warm Zone
In this new Training Minutes video, Mark Litwinko and Mike Brown review patient intervention measures and methods for removing a patient from the warm zone of an mass-casualty incident.
Embracing Traditions in the Modern Fire Service
Tom Warren looks at how fire service traditions connect the modern-day firefighters to the roots and spirit of the profession.
Advanced Extrication: Emergency Response to the Tesla Model 3
In this new video, Brock Archer of Advanced Extrication joins Jim Bolton of Reno Fire and the Fremont (CA) Fire Department to discuss and demonstrate vehicle rescue and extrication at incidents involving the Tesla Model 3.
FDIC International 2019: Interview with Bill Gustin
FDIC Conference Director Diane Rothschild recently spoke with Captain Bill Gustin of Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue, who will be the recipient of the 2019 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.
Humpday Hangout: Supporting Our Law Enforcement Family
In this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Terry McGrath and Chief Rick Lasky discuss supporting our law enforcement family, relationships that matter.
Main Street Fires: Is Your Department Ready?
In this presentation, Joe Pronesti reviews various types of construction firefighters may encounter in the “Main Street” sections of their response areas and their impact on operations.
Standpipes 101, Part 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Standpipe Firefighting
In Part 2 of his series, Clay Magee turns his attention to nozzle, hose, and equipment selection when dealing with standpipe systems in buildings.
Firefighter Near Miss: Vehicle Fire
Erick Angulo recounts a close call he experienced at a recent vehicle fire.
Training Minutes: First-Floor VES
In this Training Minutes video, Sean Gray and company discuss some options for gaining entry when conducting vent-enter-search (VES) operations on the first floor.
Truck Company Ops: Fireground Communications
Mark van der Feyst’s latest focuses on one of the most important fireground tactics: proper communication.
Extrication Minutes International: Door Peel
In this extrication video, Brock Archer and Jocelyn Lussier of the Montreal (QC) Fire Department (Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal) work with the Chattanooga (TN) Fire Department to demonstrate a door removal with the cut/peel technique.
Humpday Hangout: Close Encounters with Carbon Monoxide
In this week’s Humpday Hangout, Bill Gustin, Mike Dugan, and the rest of the panel will address their experiences with carbon monoxide (CO).
Training Minutes: Starting a Chain Saw
In this new Training Minutes video, Brandon Woodward of Lewisville (TX) Fire Department reviews methods for starting a chain saw, including standing starts and more.
EMS Today 2019: What to Expect
Join AJ, Ryan and Bobby along with 4 special guests as they discuss EMS today 2019 and the incredible classes, events and workshops that will take place over 3 incredible days at incredible Gaylord Resort in National Harbor Maryland.
Putting the First Alarm to Work
“Your ultimate goal should be safe and efficient operation of all units at every incident. To this end, using a policy that preassigns initial resources will ensure critical objectives are not overlooked, tasks are prioritized, and all resources are used to best advantage,” writes David DeStefano.
Planning a Training Program
Developing a comprehensive program for ongoing firefighter training can be difficult for a volunteer department. What skills or topics are important to cover? How do we make the best use of our volunteers’ limited time? Read more from Kenn Fontenot.
Training Minutes: Outward-Opening Doors on Commercial Buildings
Paul DeBartolomeo and company discuss sizing up additional fortifications when it comes to conventional forcible entry on an outward-opening door
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure
“Many things we cannot measure still need to be managed,” writes David Cain.
Coffee Stains: Marks of Leadership Lessons Learned
Matt Love continues his extended meditation on the nature of coffee and leadership in the fire service.
Humpday Hangout: Training To-Do List
On today’s Humpday Hangout, the ISFSI panel will discuss the 2019 training priorities in their organizations, and their own personal “to do” list for professional development in the new year.
Mayday Monday: New Year’s Training Resolution
Make a resolution for 2019 to get yourself more prepared and to get your crew more prepared, says Tony Carroll.MORE
