FIRE ENGINEERING
November 1978 Volume 131 No. 11
THE JOURNAL OF THE FIRE PROTECTION PROFESSION SINCE 1877
24 EMS growth
29 EMS training
33 Seattle paramedics
41 County paramedic service
features
23 The Editor’s Opinion Page
24 EMS Growth in Montgomery County
29 Starting EMS Training in Halifax
33 Direct Physician Control Enlarges Responsibility of Seattle Paramedics
41 Milwaukee County Plan for Paramedic Service Tailored to 19 Communities
46 12-Hour Rescue Course Developed to Fill Needs of 57 Squads in County
51 Brighter Future Painted for NFPCA
53 Civilians Replace Fire Fighter EMTs
58 New Turnout Gear, Women’s Roles Among Topics at IAFC Conference
63 Fire Academy Catches Criticism
65 N.Y. State Chiefs 72nd Conference Draws 7000 Attendance, Record Exhibits
66 Disaster Drill Conducted at Hotel
69 5000-PSI Air Supply Truck in Miami
70 Home Fire Safety Survey Tested with CETA Funds
74 Buff Club Canteens Are Responding More Frequently
76 Listening Is a Skill Requiring Preparation
79 Fire Fighters Help Residents Place Smoke Detectors
departments
8 The Volunteers Corner
Fire fighter safety
10 Fire Schools and Seminars
13 The Round Table
Improving life safety
17 Letters to the Editor
81 Fire Equipment Digest
85 Manufacturers’ Literature
89 From the Publisher’s Desk
90 Advertisers’ Index
91 Reader Service Card
