APPARATUS DELIVERIES
The Harrison (OH) Fire Department has in service two PIERCE apparatus: a pumper/tanker and a quint.
FE Volume 165 Issue 10
The Latest
(October 2012)
The July 2012 issue of Fire Engineering had several articles on leadership that inspired me to share some of my thoughts.
NSEFO, CFSI issue Firefighter Code of Ethics
To offer fire service leaders guidance in resolving complex ethical issues that may emerge in local fire and emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, the National Society of Executive Fire Officers (NSEFO) and the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) have released the Firefighter Code of Ethics.
Safety in the Medevac Landing Zone
Safety on the fireground is instilled in each firefighter from the beginning of probie school to the day of retirement.
More FE Volume 165 Issue 10
(fireengineering.com)
I would like to think that in today's fire service there are very few rules that are hard-and-fast.
Initial Company Operations and Considerations for Defensive Attacks
It is a widely accepted fact that initial engine company operations--defensive or offensive--help set the tone for the entire incident.
Calculated Forcible Entry
The fire service has three objectives: 1) life safety, which includes the direct life-saving efforts at fires and emergencies and fire prevention efforts to prevent the fire from starting; 2) property conservation; and 3) incident stabilization.
Using Educational Incentives to Retain Volunteer Firefighters
Volunteer chiefs are always looking for new ways to attract and retain members, which is still as challenging as ever.
Remember One Piece of Equipment, Part 1
We've all read articles on "what to carry in your bunker gear pockets"; many of these present terrific information on carrying the "essential" items (knife, pliers, cutting pliers, 5-in-1 screwdriver, shove knife, sprinkler chock, and so on) for those moments when the bigger hand tools can't perform the functions needed and it's time to revert to smaller tools.
Don’t Throw Out Your Skinny Ties
Being firefighters, most of us wore one uniform or another for our entire lives; consequently, most of us have a very limited fashion sense.
Names in the News
SENATOR JOSEPH LIEBERMAN (I-CT) received the Congressional Fire Services Institute's 2012 Legislator of the Year Award at a special presentation ceremony at the Wallingford (CT) Fire Department.