FIRE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENTS
EDITORIAL 6
VOLUNTEERS CORNER 8
Size-up: Another consideration
TRAINING NOTEBOOK 10
Pre-planning: A team concept
DISPATCHES 17
Data available for haz-mat scene Inner city fire protection NFA training packages
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 12
MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE 55 APPARATUS DELIVERIES 56
COURSES/COMING EVENTS 57
EQUIPMENT DIGEST 59
CLASSIFIEDS 62
READER SERVICE CARD 63
FEATURES
RESCUE TECHNIQUES
HYPOTHERMIA AND THE SCUBA DIVER 18
Hypothermia is a topic that should concern all rescue personnel. This article discusses the potential dangers involved when in-water personnel are exposed to cold for prolonged periods of time.
BY WALT HENDRICK AND BRIDGET THOMSON
EDUCATION
STUDYING FOR PROMOTIONAL EXAMS, PART II 23
There are various memory enhancing strategies that you can use to study for your exams. Part II of this article discusses these strategies and suggests some helpful study habits. BY MIGUEL ROIG
MANAGEMENT
GAMES 28
For many firefighters, attaining the supreme rank of chief of department provides a sense of power. However, there are many factors involved with this job. Be sure that the position of fire chief is what you want.
BY MIKE VENTIMIGLIA
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CEILINGS AND SUSPENDED LOADS 30
Look up at the ceilings the next time you are making pre-plan surveys. This article describes the many dangers that firefighters are exposed to in buildings, including old and restored ceilings, BY FRANCIS L. BRANNIGAN
MAINTENANCE
PROPER LUBRICATION REDUCES ENGINE WEAR 42
Engine life depends on many things, but lubrication is the most important one. To prolong the life of your engine, make sure it is properly lubricated. BY JERRY SHELBY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
AMMONIA 44
Ammonia is a colorless gas with a bitter taste and a sharp, intensely irritating odor. This article discusses the properties of ammonia and the many hazards associated with it. BY FRANK L. FIRE
TRAINING
LIFT PROCEDURES USING HIGH-PRESSURE AIR BAGS 51
The air bag has become an important tool used by fire departments, emergency medical service units, and hazardous material response teams. This article discusses the proper uses of air bags in what should become routine situations. BY HARRY METCALFE
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