Response to NFPA 3000 Article
A response to a recent article on NFPA 3000, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response and more.
FE Volume 172 Issue 3
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Calming the Fears of Fentanyl
Fears of fentanyl and other opioids are greatly overblown and waste time and resources that interfere with our ability to serve the public.
Expect the Unexpected
by MICHAEL N. CIAMPO Sometimes, when we have a certain “go-to” plan of action, we get into the mindset that if it has…
Hackensack Furniture Store Fire Challenges Firefighters
Many factors helped limit the spread of a wind-driven fire.
Creating a Successful Retainment and Recruitment Strategy in 2019
John M. Buckman III uses his 35-plus years as a volunteer fire chief to break down how best to make your volunteer department the best it can be.
Standpipe Operations, Part 1: Preparing for Fire Attack
To control a high-rise fire, gain control of the fire building’s systems. Read more from Bill Gustin.
Too Small? Not at All: Enlarging Small Basement Windows
A Mayday in a below-grade compartment could present many challenges—issues with the masonry foundation, ventilation, gravity, and limited access. We must maximize what we have and find a way to evacuate our fellow firefighter as quickly as possible. In some situations, a small basement window may be the only option for access/removal.