Drawn by Fire: Driver’s Seat Legacy
What will your legacy be? Check out Paul Combs's illustration from the March 2022 issue of Fire Engineering Magazine.
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The Prison of Two Ideas
Two ideas can exist at the same time. Bobby Halton on the dangers of binary thinking for firefighters.
Putting ‘Fire Location’ Back into the Search Function: Accounting for Truck Company Operations
Ladder or truck companies should always be engaged in search. But how to translate this to systems that lack dedicated truck companies?
Conflagrations in Very Large Apartment Complexes
Fires in very large apartment complexes represent extraordinary challenges for many fire departments. Drew Smith on some tactical considerations.
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Be a Professional in a Volunteer Fire Department
Developing, displaying, and maintaining a professional image and reputation are the duty and responsibility of everyone in fire department, says Tom Merrill.
The Oddballs
When it comes to construction and unexpected fireground obstacles, the oddballs are out there. Don’t be surprised if you run into one when you least expect it.
Products/Services/Media: March 2022
Check out some firefighting products from the March 2022 issue of Fire Engineering, including Fire Soaps' Fire Wash Liquid.
Expectations: A Tool for Leadership Success
Clear and consistent expectations provide a benchmark for measuring firefighter performance and are a tool for a leader to set a positive tone.
Apparatus Deliveries: March 2022
Check out some recent fire apparatus deliveries, including this pumper/tanker built for the Prima (AZ) Volunteer Fire Department.
Tagging and Extending a ‘Blind’ VES
Alexander Degnan offers tips to firefighters who may find themselves needing to search for victims in an IDLH atmosphere that offers almost no visibility.
Response to High-Rise Buildings Under Construction
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy review fire response to building construction sites and considerations for firefighters on scene.
The Efficient and Effective Truck Company: House Fires
Steve Faulkner gives this overview of truck company responsibilities and tactics as well as how to best approach search ops.