FE Volume 174 Issue 3
Check out the March 2021 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, with pieces by Mike Ciampo, Nick Papa, Jeff Chandler and Frank Ricci, and more.
FE Volume 174 Issue 3
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When Wishes Come True
For those lucky enough to get the nod to take a position of leadership, I ask: What are you going to do with this almost-sacred duty?
Hose, Hooks, and Rope
Hose, hooks, and utility rope—often used separately—have tactical value when used together, says Mike Ciampo.
Product Showcase: March 2021
Check out some firefighter products and gear showcases in our March 2021 issue.
More FE Volume 174 Issue 3
Apparatus Deliveries: March 2021
Check out some recent fire apparatus deliveries, including this dive/water rescue unit for the Stony Point (NY) Fire Department.
Letters to the Editor: March 2021
Letters, we get letters...check out some of the letters to the editor that ran in the March 2021 edition of Fire Engineering.
Vehicle Crash into Building: Not What It Seems?
Thomas Castellow reviews a seemingly "ordinary" incident that could have had a disastrous effect on firefighters responding to the scene.
Anhydrous Ammonia Hazmat Response: Command, Control, and Tactics
Jeff Chandler and Frank Ricci review the operational, technical, and tactical considerations to a response to an anhydrous ammonia leak at a bakery
Tactical Operational Tips in Laddering
To be considered an effective, respected, and counted-on unit in the department, a truck company must be well-versed in portable ladder operations.
Country vs. City Truck Company: How Do They Compare?
Although the urban vs. the rural settings present distinct challenges, the truck company skills used are the same.
The Economic Benefit of Firefighting
Dave Waterhouse of the Service de Sécurité Incendie de Montréal discusses a study on economic impacts of firefighting and an incident that underscores its findings.
Successful Response to a Chicago Taxpayer Fire
Bill Gustin examines the tactics used and which brought great success in extinguishing a dangerous fire at a taxpayer building in Chicago.