Lessons Learned from Years of Industrial Responses
The author shares his experiences in responding to commercial occupancy fires and other emergencies and the “hidden” hazards that can injure or kill responding firefighters.
FE Volume 171 Issue 11
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Collaborating in Safety: Fire Department/Industry Partnerships
The Bath Township (OH) Fire Department has proactively engaged all local industries to ensure it is adequately prepared to respond and mitigate all hazards safely and appropriately. We don’t want any surprises. When a fire occurs, we want to have visited the facility numerous times and be well aware of the building and its surroundings. We have made it a top priority to visit, tour, preplan, and meet with facility employees, managers, engineers, and safety personnel.
Chemical Fires: The Hazards Follow You
Dennis Rubin describes how a fire involving chemicals presents hazards for responders not only on the fireground but also long after the fire is over, necessitating follow-up actions to protect firefighters’ health.
Responding to “Bug Bomb” Incidents
The discharge of a total-release fogger (also called a “bug bomb”) in a senior living facility presents challenges for hazmat and EMS responders.
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Taking the Load Off
Steven G. Knight explains how the use of “peak load units” can help to alleviate stress on medical responders and help to ensure that they can keep up with the demands for service during those hours when the call volume is greatest and workers may be limited.
Industrial Firefighting: Preparing Your Fire Department for Response
Building a solid relationship with the industrial responders before you have to respond to an industrial site is the first step in preparation.
Transform Routine Calls into Training Evolutions
Alider Pratts explains why your next routine call could also be your next training opportunity.
Lead Your Rural Agency to Success with an Organizational Philosophy
Devon Wells discusses the best ways to transform your rural volunteer fire department into a leading light of your community.
Wildland Tactics for the Structural Firefighter
Thomas W. Aurnhammer discusses the tactics every fire department must employ when fighting fires in the wildland urban interface.
Reed Was Right
A look at two innovators—one in the auto industry and one in the firefighting profession—who were before their time in inventions.
Autoexposure
Learn how to recognize autoexposure of a fire to stay safe when operating.