Letters to the Editor
August Cover Remarks
Pennsauken, N.J.
In regard to the letter to the editor by George Noll in your November 1980 issue, Mr. Noll admits knowing nothing about the background of the fire or the picture that appeared on the cover of the August 1980 issue. In my opinion, you cannot take a photograph of an emergency or hazardous situation, without it looking dangerous to the people involved in the situation. Instead of criticizing the magazine and the picture he knows nothing about, why doesn’t he write an article on fire safety, and include some statistics about the safety record of the fire service. To my thinking, that would be more constructive.
Ernest F. Busch
Fire fighter, Pennsauken. N.J.
Physical performance tests
Maywood, N.J.
The Maywood, N.J. Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of designing a physical proficiency test (in addition to a medical exam) in order to help us evaluate the potential of applicants for membership.
It is our intent to include several exercises of a highly practical, fireground nature. Not wishing to “re-invent the wheel” we would appreciate hearing from departments (paid or volunteer) having such entry level physical tests in place.
Specifically, we request descriptive data of the exercises employed and, if possible, any analyses of the test results which may be available.
Please send information to Maywood Fire Department, 15 Park Ave., Maywood, N.J., Attn.: Capt. James P. Moran or call (201) 845-8696, 845-8800, or 284-2133.
J. P. Moran
Captain, Maywood, N.J. Fire Dept.
