Escape Plans
Safety should be a paramount concern when firefighters are operating on fire escapes, says Mike Ciampo.
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Engine Company Operations: You Have Only One Job to Do!
Stephen Marsar examines the most basic and vital task expected of every first-due engine: "Putting the wet stuff on the red stuff."
A Case for the Static Bed: A Suburban Department with Large Urban Buildings
When it comes to extended hose stretches, firefighters must have a reliable way of rapidly and effectively putting the first line in operation.
Fire in Baltimore Row Homes
When dealing with a fire this advanced on arrival, it is always best to call for additional help as soon as possible.
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Mitigating the Fire Escape Advance
Alexander Degnan offers a multistory building fire tactic that gives firefighting crews another, rarely considered option for advancing hose.
You’re a Pump Operator, Now What?
Your basic firefighter training may not cover the finer points of delivering safe and effective water flows to the fireground, says Doug Haviland.
Standpipe Operations at a Hospital Fire
A hospital fire response in Ann Arbor, Michigan, tests firefighters' newly implemented high-rise standpipe operations.
Fast Water Revisited: The Fundamentals of Smart Fire Attack
Firefighters must make the most out of what resources we have on arrival, prioritizing essential functions, and developing proficient methods for quick attack delivery.
Tactical Considerations for Engine Company Officers
The first-arriving company officer often is also the incident commander in those first crucial minutes on scene. Bill Gustin on decision making and tactics.
Considerations for the First-Arriving Engine Company Officer
The engine company officer is both the coach and quarterback of a firefighting team that must be ready for “game day” at any moment.
To Tell the Truth
Once firefighters lose their self-respect, they lose the trust of their fellow firefighters and the public we serve, says Bobby Halton.
FE Volume 175 Issue 10
Read firefighter training articles from the October 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.