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H.O. BOSTROM COMPANY, INC. received the 2016 Governor’s Export Achievement Award, which recognizes its success in global business development. The…
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Cattle Cars
Responding to a reported stalled elevator with people trapped is a typical run for many departments. Most of us are so accustomed to them that we feel quite comfortable responding to them.
Coming Events
conferences/exhibitions AUGUST 1-6, NAEMSE Educator Symposium and Trade Show. Fort Worth, Texas. Sponsor: National Association of EMS Educators. Contact: (412) 343-4775. E-mail: naemse@naemse.org AUGUST 4-7,…
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The ANTARI FT-100 SMOKE MACHINE is specifically designed for fire training purposes. A 1,500-watt heater block generates high-volume, thick fog in a short period of…
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Responding to Solar Fire Incidents
To formulate standard operating procedures for solar fire incidents, first you must understand the basics of a solar photovoltaic system and how it operates.
Apparatus Deliveries
The Mokena (IL) Fire Protection District designed this ALEXIS pumper to be first out in response to structure fires and auto accidents, says Chief Howard…
An Evolution of YOUR Firefighter Near-Miss Program
With the success of the national near-miss program, such programs are being developed on the local level. Programs that are successful have two key qualities: They are anonymous, and they are nonpunitive. JOHN H. RUSS
Developing Tactical Decision Games
Use tactical decision games to build experience on the incident scene through effective training. BRIAN WARD
Commercial CNG Vehicles: A Whole New Danger for Responders
Steve Smith on what to do—and NOT to do—when a commercial vehicle fueled by compressed natural gas is on fire.
For Officers, Failure Is Not an Option
It is especially important early in an officer's career, while trying to build a reputation, to address issues head on. After all, your credibility is at stake. CHRISTOPHER PEPLER
The Tactical Pause
A temporary hold on fireground operations initiated by the first-due officer gives him time to gather more intelligence to aid in his decision making. SEAN W. STUMBAUGH
Stalled Elevator Operations
Although elevators have many safety features to prevent movement with the doors open, it can happen - with deadly results.