FE Volume 174 Issue 8
Read the August 2021 issue of Fire Engineering, which features features from Jim Silvernail, Tim Kreis, Stephen F. Shaw, Caleb Langer, Cedric Patterson, and more!
FE Volume 174 Issue 8
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The 2021 Apparatus Supplement
Download the 2021 Apparatus Supplement, which comes bundled with the August 2021 edition of Fire Engineering magazine.
What It Means to Be the Chief
Visionary leadership isn't enough to chart a course; you must have the right tools and environment to achieve the desired outcome, says Jim Silvernail.
More FE Volume 174 Issue 8
Revisiting Incident Action Plans and the Incident Management System
The most important tool in the incident commander's toolbox is an incident action plan, says Tim Kreis.
Letters to the Editor: August 2021
Read some letters the staff of Fire Engineering received, including thoughts on Mike Rowe and Eagle Scouts.
Fire Service Leadership: Preparing the Next Generation
The fire service is calling for leadership. Regardless of how this call to action is being made, how are you preparing future leaders today?
Enhancing Responder Scene Safety: The Six Layer Concept
Firefighters get tunnel vision even though we know that scene safety is paramount. The authors discuss why basic scene safety training is not enough.
Building Trust: Decentralized Idea Making
The modern fire service must bury the notion of centralized decision making as an absolute right of command at fireground operations, says Mike Emillio.
Products/Services/Media: August 2021
Check out some firefighting products showcased in the August issue of Fire Engineering, including the Rosenbauer 6x6 Panthers.
Small Town, Big City Problems
Private-dwelling tactics and procedures that many small-town firefighters rely on may not work well in multiple dwellings, says Mike Ciampo.
Create an Inspired Team in 100 Days or Less
Erin R. Barger offers these tips for fire service leaders on how to most efficiently provide the quality leadership that results in focusing team members to achieve a common goal.