FE Volume 143 Issue 8

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

DENNIS M. SARGENT has been appointed chief of the Salt Lake City, Utah Fire Department. A 22-year veteran of the fire service, Sargent began his career in Cleveland in 1967. In 1971 he moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he advanced to battalion chief. In 1986 he was appointed chief of the Myrtle Beach (SC) Fire Department, where he served until his current appointment.
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CHANGE

They tell us that change is for the better. And so it is my duty to report on changes that affect Fire Engineering. First, we’ve moved! Everyone likes to get out of the city and into the suburbs. Magazines are no different. Fire Engineering has left downtown Manhattan for the rolling hills of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, where we’ll be just as accessible and willing to help in any way.
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WHAT’S NEW IN RESCUE EQUIPMENT

WHAT’S NEW IN RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Conferences, conventions, and symposiums are where representatives of fire departments throughout the world come together to discuss common issues and concerns. Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training give attendees the opportunity to discuss ways to deal with the situations and problems they encounter.
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FIRE LOSS MANAGEMENT

Many people categorize the entire nongovernmental fire protection field by one vague term—the underwriters. They say, “The underwriters approved this” or “The underwriters didn’t approve that” or “Since the underwriters approved this, why are you concerned?” or “The insurance company is in business to not have losses, and they approved this, so it should be no problem for you.”
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DISPATCHES

DISPATCHES

The city of Cincinnati has decided that Fire Chief William A. Miller has the legal right to say what firefighters can and cannot wear on fire department property. Chief Miller explains that the question arose when members of the Black Firefighters Association began wearing T-shirts sporting the association’s logo.
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FIREFIGHTER DEATH AND INJURY: 50 Causes and Contributing Factors

What is a “falling object” in terms of firefighter death and injury statistics? What exactly do they mean when they say “in contact with” is one of the second leading causes of firefighter deaths? What are “products of combustion”? These statistical categories are of little meaning to a firefighter.
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MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

Chubb National Foam's “A Firefighter’s Guide to Foam” discusses how foams work, foam types, how foam is made, proportioned, haz-mat vapor suppression, high-expansion foams, and more.
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MANAGING MUTUAL-AID INCIDENTS

MANAGING MUTUAL-AID INCIDENTS

You are the chief of an all-volunteer rural fire district. It is 2:00 a. m. and the shrill sound of your pager wakes you from a sound sleep. The dispatcher alerts you to a warehouse fire on the edge of your district. As you respond, a number of thoughts race through your head: What is stored in the warehouse? Is there an adequate water supply? Are there exposure problems?
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GETTING THE MOST FROM MICROCOMPUTERS

There are many aspects of running a fire department today that can be assisted and enhanced by the use of microcomputers. Here is an overview on various computer applications, selecting the best computer for your needs, and whether general or specific software is more suitable.
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COMPANY NEWS

COMPANY NEWS

The IFSTA EXECUTIVE BOARD has been announced for 1989-1990. The board is the sole policy-making authority for the association. The voting members are: BOB BACA, deputy fire marshal for the New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office; PAUL H. BOECKER, chief and administrator of the Lisle-Woodridge (IL) Fire District;
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APPARATUS MYTHS

APPARATUS MYTHS

Many of us have opinions as to the use, safety, outfitting, and positioning of apparatus on the fire scene. I guess by now you know: So do I! Aerial shear stress. For a long time, aerial ladders have depended on the truss assemblies forming the rails for strength.
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TRANSITION TO A COMBINATION DEPARTMENT

TRANSITION TO A COMBINATION DEPARTMENT

In rapidly growing communities, one of the biggest decisions is whether to add career personnel to the fire department. This transition to a combination fire department is a major change and requires detailed planning, cooperation, communication, and strong leadership.
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COMING EVENTS

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TRAINING BURN ON THE 19th HOLE

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THE PATH TO FIRE SERVICE EXCELLENCE

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1990 IAFC Convention Exhibitors List

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EQUIPMENT DIGEST

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ADIPIC ACID

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THE POWER OF POSITIVE VALUATION

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COACHING TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

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FIRE ENGINEERING

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APPARATUS DELIVERIES

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Increasing Your Fire Alarm Literacy

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CHANGING YOUR DEPARTMENT’S ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

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