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FE Volume 174 Issue 10
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Finding the Fire Using the Cool Air Gravity Current
Paying more attention to the lower atmosphere may allow firefighters to operate more effectively, writes Robert L. Daley.
FE Volume 174 Issue 10
Check out the October 2021 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, with firefighter training articles by Greg Sellers, Jerry Knapp, and more!
‘My ‘She-Shed’ Is on Fire!’: Response to Fires in Residential Workshops and Outbuildings
Fire department command staff must identify residential outbuildings in their district and develop response plans for them. Read more from Robert Callahan.
More FE Volume 174 Issue 10
Smoke Signals
In today's lightweight construction, collapse can happen much faster than in legacy buildings. Remember to read the smoke, says Mike Ciampo.
Considerations of the First-Due Engine Company Officer on Residential Structural Fires
Greg Sellers offers a few considerations for engine company officers as they prepare for what could be the fire of their careers.
The Three Rs of Fireground Size-Up
The effectiveness of your size-up will depend on your ability to quickly and accurately read three key fireground factors, says Gary Bowker.
Developing a Hydrant Management Program
Developing a hydrant management program makes the difference between uncertainty and informed response when it comes to water supply.
The ‘Ready Eddie’ Hook Hinge
A simple improvement on a pair of devices has yielded a slick new option for holding doors open when needed: the “Ready Eddie.”
Apparatus Deliveries: October 2021
Check out some recent fire apparatus deliveries, including this pumper for the Montgomery (AL) Fire Department.
Letters to the Editor: October 2021
Read some letters to the editor we received that were published in the October 2021 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.