PROPER POSITIONING OF APPARATUS
Whether responding to an automatic alarm or a working structure fire, proper positioning of apparatus is critical.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Most states require a minimum of continuing education (CE) hours for EMT and EMT-Paramedic certification.
NEW TECHNOLOGY ON A DOOR FROM THE PAST
When the Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department (LACoFD) approved a number of building projects, it appointed a building committee to determine the best way to construct fire stations.
From the NFAAA
Well, it HAs been awhile since we were in contact with the membership of the National Fire Academy Alumni Association (NFAAA) through Fire Engineering; however, it doesn't mean there's not a lot going on.
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Company Association News
The National Fire Protection Association appointed Jack Terefinko chief engineer for KME Fire Apparatus, and Jim Currin, director of KME Aerial Engineering, to the committee…
Preplanning Building Hazards
BY FRANCIS L . BRANNIGAN, SFPE (FELLOW) Editor's note: For further reference, consult Building Construction for the Fire Service, Third Edition (BCFS3). Page numbers, where…
ALL-TERRAIN RESCUE VEHICLE
Every day in the United States, firefighters are faced with challenging rescues that go beyond their equipment and personnel resources. Nevertheless, only one thing is paramount—getting to the victim, treating the victim, and getting the victim to the hospital expeditiously. Our job is to save lives!
PROPER POSITIONING OF APPARATUS
Whether responding to an automatic alarm or a working structure fire, proper positioning of apparatus is critical.
NFPA 1720: THE FORGOTTEN STANDARD
With all of the controversy surrounding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Departments,
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Fire departments across the country have added considerably to the number of nonfirefighting duties they routinely perform—providing rescue services, hazardous materials control, and emergency medical treatment, to name a few.
Product Focus
The waterproof TANKVISION from Fire Research Corporation (FRC) has a wide viewing lens with ultrabright LED indicators that show the amount of water or foam…
USFA/NFA COURSES: A FORMAT TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE
"My work responsibil-ities keep me from attending classes on a regularly scheduled basis."