Vacancy/No Vacancy
There seems to be SOME controversy about whether to enter a vacant structure on fire or stand outside and dump water through a window to extinguish the fire.
FE Volume 167 Issue 5
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Names in the News
KEN KOEPPEN was named the new chief of the Arlington Heights (IL) Fire Department.
Company/Association News
AIR VACUUM CORPORATION (AVC) is celebrating its 20th year of manufacturing and installing its AIRVAC 911® Engine Exhaust Removal System within firehouses and EMS facilities.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA
Kussmaul's AUTO CHARGE 40/20 AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER is a fully automatic battery charger for vehicles with a single-battery system.
More FE Volume 167 Issue 5
Command an Accident with MVA Boards
Tactical classes and training tell us that, when arriving at the scene of a structure fire, the first five minutes of your actions, communications, rig positioning, and initial tactical decisions can dictate the next five hours.
Apparatus Deliveries
The North Arlington (NJ) Fire Department designed this KME pumper with low crosslays for an easier, safer deployment and with a larger water tank for a stronger initial fire attack, states Captain John Inzinna. The scene lighting covers 360° around the vehicle.
Simulation-Based Training for Successful Operations
Robert G. Burton-Although simulation training is not new, it has vastly improved in the past decade and is still the next-best thing to experiencing a real-life event.
Clearing the Air: Common Ventilation Misconceptions
Kevin R. Lewis-Here's how to handle "nonideal" fires that do not fit your typical positive pressure ventilation "profile" but require ventilation.
Big Data in the Fire Service
Will Linger-The more accurately you measure your operational outputs, the better you can manage your inputs. Learn to use data as the excellent tool that it is.
Taxpayers and Strip Malls: Construction and Tactics
Dave Topczynski-Knowing these structures' similarities and differences enables you to gather pertinent preplanning information to select the best firefighting tactics.
“Can You Read Me?” Standard Radio Signatures and Terms
Gerald L. Hughes-Uniform radio signatures for all on-duty firefighters are needed to effectively identify all personnel on scene.
Standpipe Operations: Stretching and Advancing Hose
Bill Gustin-Proficiency in stretching and advancing hose from standpipes comes only through frequent, realistic, and intense hose evolution drills.