Bringing Fire Department Communication to the Next Level
John R. Waters reviews how one Pennsylvania fire department uses digital video to improve its communications.
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Known and Unknown
Firefighters should not work out, stair climb, or do emergency medical calls in our gear, given the “known and unknown” health risks.
Fire Attack: Experience-Based Principles and Practices
In firefighting, experience and knowledge go hand in hand. Don’t pass up opportunities to learn from the job, writes Jeff Shupe.
Evaluating Fireground Exposures: Why the Sample Matters
The article reviews research sampling methods and their pluses and minuses when it comes to evaluating fireground exposures.
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Letters to the Editor: May 2021
Read some thoughts from John D’Alessandro and Mark Nielsen from the May 2021 issue, plus a new cartoon from Paul Combs.
Apparatus Deliveries: May 2021
Check out some recent fire apparatus deliveries, including this West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Rescue Department operates this MCI rescue unit.
UAVs in Public Safety: The Next Steps in Technology
Now that UAVs are standard pieces of equipment for many public safety agencies, UAV program personnel are wondering, what’s next? Ryan Gifford takes a look.
Evaluating sUAS Drone Pilot Skills
NIST has developed a turnkey set of sUAS Standard Test Methods (USTMs) that are available free of charge.
The Right Foam for the Job
The fire service uses a variety of foam products, depending on the situation. Patrick L. Brown addresses some confusion about foam use.
FE Volume 174 Issue 5
Read the May 2021 issue, which contains features on bowling alley fires, experienced-based fire attack principles, UAVs in public safety, and more!
Tactical Procedures for Explosive Gas Alarms
Jerry Knapp and Brian Focht review important size-up procedures, strategic planning, and tactical steps to add to your explosive gas response procedures.
The Floor Below
It’s important to realize that the floor below is just as important as the one above, writes Mike Ciampo.