Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
Fire Attack
The mission of the fire service is saving lives and property, and the main method of accomplishing that is by getting water on the fire, fast. Fire attack is at the heart of firefighters’ lifesaving efforts, and that means having a thorough understanding of water supply, pump operations, hoselines and methods of deployment, nozzles, and application of water.
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Humpday Hangout: Stretching the Initial Attack Line
In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky and John Salka talk about getting water on the fire and stretching the initial line.
Generation Engine: Sean Duffy
Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards speak with Sean Duffy about being both safe and tactically proficient on the fireground.
Humpday Hangout: Stretching into Complicated Buildings
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the other members of the panel examine prefire planning with a focus on stretching hose into complicated buildings.
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In the Books: Jeff Rothmeier
On the In the Books podcast, host David Rhodes talks with Jeff Rothmeier about his new book, aggressive fire attack, and more.
Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment
Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
More Fire Attack
The Aggressive Fire Attack: Get Your @$$ in There!
In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka discuss the aggressive fire attack and risk management.
The Fire Attack Triangle
Richard Ray cites three critical elements that can determine your firefighters' success or failure on the fireground.
Fast Water Revisited: The Fundamentals of Smart Fire Attack
Firefighters must make the most out of what resources we have on arrival, prioritizing essential functions, and developing proficient methods for quick attack delivery.
Podcast: Generation Engine: Mick Farrell
Hosts Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards are joined by Mick Farrell to discuss coordinated fire attack.
To Be or Not to Be Supplied
Should fire departments consider a major shift to their fire attack methodology? Not until a comprehensive review is undertaken, argues Ray McCormack.
Interior Fire Attack: Obsolete or Indispensable?
Is interior fire attack headed for the dustbin of history? Leigh H. Shapiro argues that exterior-only tactics cut against fire service tactics and ethics.
In Their Own Words: Phil Jose and Dennis LeGear
Phil Jose and Dennis LeGear talk to host Joe Pronesti about their recent Fire Engineering article on the modern fire attack.
Tightrope Fire Attack
Ray McCormack discusses a pitfall for the engine company where temperatures rebound during fire attack. So how do we avert this?