Apparatus Deliveries: July 2019
John Malecky has some recent fire apparatus deliveries, including a new ladder truck for the Cambridge (MA) Fire Department.
FE Volume 172 Issue 7
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The Merrimack Valley Gas Crisis: ‘The Day That Wouldn’t End’
Brian F. Moriarty discusses a fatal gas emergency that caused numerous simultaneous fires and explosions and destroyed multiple houses.
More FE Volume 172 Issue 7
Delegation: Dividing Tasks Multiplies Your Chances of Success
Effective delegation is necessary for an organization’s success; failure to delegate will result in inadequately developing your team. Knowing how and to whom to delegate will make your overall job easier. It will show the rest of your team that you are a strong leader with confidence in their ability, resulting in greater efficiency and increased morale.
A ‘Typical Nuisance Call’ Fraught with Dangers
Patrick Agostinelli illustrates why firefighters must guard against complacency when responding to a call that appears to be similar in type to one they are called to hundreds of times a year. Even though the building in his article was vacant, it was filled with hazards that included wires in the hallway, explosives, and half-filled gasoline containers.
Tips and Tricks for Improving Firefighters’ Diets
The authors explain why firefighters should adhere to a diet that supplies adequate nutrients for their demanding job and is protective of their hearts and overall good health, and provide some tips for taking small steps toward an improved diet.
Structural Triage in the Wildland Urban Interface
Thomas W. Aurnhammer looks at the all-important process of tending to structures inside the wildland urban interface before they are ravaged by wildfire.
Prebuild Wood Shores for Efficiency
Jeremy Rifflard and William White offer readers their department’s experiences with these easy-to-make, low-cost structural support devices.
Volunteer Departments: Winning on the Fireground
Richard Ray offers these best practices for volunteer crews looking to gain an edge on the fireground minus the resources that are at the disposal of some career departments.
Skill Sets: Basic and Advanced
We must be ready to throw ladders with precision and expertise in any situation we encounter, writes Mike Ciampo.
Names in the News: July 2019
JEANINE NICHOLSON was sworn in on May 6, 2019, as the first openly LGBT chief in the history of the San Francisco (CA) Fire Department…